Under the direction of the Department Manager or delegate, the Biomedical Technologist Assistant will participate and contribute to the medical equipment management program of the department at all KHSC sites.

The technologist will repair, maintain and conduct preventive maintenance on various electro medical equipment and/or hemodialysis and water treatment systems to ensure safe and proper function for both patients and users.

Within this role the employee is accountable for contributing to the delivery of the KHSC strategy.

As an employee, one must demonstrate an awareness of and be responsible for actively promoting and supporting patient and family centered engagement and care in all we do.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

Patient Care & Departmental Delivery:

• Inspects, calibrates, repairs and performs preventive maintenance on medical equipment in accordance with manufacturers' guidelines and KHSC policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Maintain accurate records of equipment including maintenance and service history, associated costs and duration of work.
• Routinely communicates equipment issues and supply needs to the Charge Technologist.
• Assists Senior Technologist in maintaining adequate inventory of equipment and supplies.
• Travel to all KHSC sites, contracted sites, satellite clinics and/or home hemodialysis installations to provide technical support as required. The service requirements may include some overnight stays and weekend work.

Financial & Resource Management:

• Documents parts and accessories used in the course of repair or preventive maintenance on the workorder to ensure appropriate chargeback to departments and lifecycle costing of equipment.
• Maintains accurate asset inventory of devices, both active and retired on the departments CMMS system.

Leadership & Continuous Improvement:

• Provide technical assistance and instruction to users and team members regarding equipment operation and maintenance
• Performs other related duties as required.

Quality & Risk Management:

• Maintains familiarity with emergency procedures and regulations and uses physical facilities supplies and safety equipment appropriately. Practices infection control procedures according to hospital policy.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Currently enrolled in an accredited biomedical/clinical engineering technology diploma or biomedical/clinical engineering degree preferred.
• Evidence of strong organizational skills with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines is essential.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, courteously and tactfully with colleagues, and clients.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness and ability to travel to satellite clinics some air travel may be required.
• Evidence of self motivation with strong ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis.
• Valid driver's license required with willingness and ability to travel to all KHSC sites, contracted partners, home patients and satellite clinics.
• Ability to attend work on a regular basis.
• Satisfactory criminal reference check and vulnerable sector search required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The applicant must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position.

• We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Kingston Health Sciences Centre is committed to inclusive and accessible employment practices._
• If you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process, please notify the Recruitment Team._

**KHSC is located on the ancestral lands and waters of the Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee and serves a wider geographical area that encompasses many Indigenous communities including Tyendinaga, Katarokwi, as well as communities within the Weeneebayko Area Health Authority. As we partner in care, discovery, and learning to achieve better health outcomes for our communities, KHSC is committed to actively advocating for and acting upon the Truth and Reconciliation Committee's Calls to Action on Health.

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