Biomedical Technician

**Company description**

Georgian Anesthesia and Medical Corp. is a rapidly growing company, focusing on medical/surgical equipment sales and service. We provide annual preventative maintenance and repair to Veterinary facilities, Dental facilities, Endoscopy suites and any facility/surgical centre requiring medical/surgical equipment maintenance and repair. We also offer equipment set up to new and existing clinics

**Job description**

We are currently seeking contract Biomedical technicians on a casual basis for Halifax, Fredericton, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Regina. We currently have contract biomedical technicians in Calgary, Vancouver, Vancouver Island, and Ontario. Many of our contract biomedical technicians work part time or full time in other settings

The successful applicant will be going on site to veterinary, endoscopy, dental, and medical clinics to perform routine medical equipment preventative maintenance and repair in the clinic settings. You will be responsible for trouble shooting and providing the client recommendations for repair of equipment or purchasing new equipment. The role may include set up of new equipment and education as well as troubleshooting over the phone. You will document repairs, maintenance and education given to the client

**Biomedical Technician Job Responsibilities and Duties**
- Installs new equipment by adjusting, establishing, testing, and calibrating performance
- Approves potential biomedical equipment by guaranteeing that codes are adhered to
- Directs operation of biomedical equipment by providing demonstrations, supplying information and data, instructing others in the care and use of equipment, and answering all questions
- Keeps biomedical equipment in working order by performing tests, following preventive maintenance guides, repairing and troubleshooting break downs, evaluating service contracts, ordering special services if necessary, and maintaining inventories
- Prepares reports by analyzing, collecting, and recapping trends and information
- Updates job skills and knowledge by reading technical journals, taking advantage of educational opportunities, and maintaining professional networks
- Keeps patient information confidential
- Carries out the goals of the organization by exploring opportunities to add significance to job duties, and by accomplishing different and innovative requests
- Maintains a healthy and safe working environment by fulfilling and recommending procedures, performing safety tests, complying with codes, and guiding and training health care and medical personnel

**Biomedical Technician Skills and Qualifications**
- Associate diploma/degree in biomedical engineering or technology
- Good technical skills
- Comfortable going into clinics
- Documentation and Record keeping skills
- Analyzing skills
- Ability to maintain confidential information
- Ability to create a safe environment
- Equipment calibration
- Equipment repair
- Infection control
- Sterilization
- Training management
- Conceptual skills
- Multi-tasking skills
- Flexibility

**Biomedical Technician Job Responsibilities**
- Operate, maintain and perform repairs on complex medical equipment in clinics and in shop environment
- Interact with customers and make recommendations
- Interact with customers in communicating and explaining results
- Documentation of maintenance and repair
- Equipment set up and customer education

**Biomedical Technician Job Specifications**
- High school diploma or equivalent; associate diploma/degree in related field
- 2+ years of experience in a medical or laboratory setting preferred
- Conscientious attitude toward safe practices
- Dedication to maintaining professionalism
- Superior written and spoken communication skills
- Able to work in a team environment
- Superb Customer service skills
- Ability to Problem solve
- Ongoing commitment to learning
- Good time management skills
- Commitment and knowledge of best practice
- Valid drivers license
- Some lifting required

Industry: Health Care

**Benefits**:

- Flexible working hours

**Job Types**: Contract, Casual

**Salary**: $35.00-$50.00 per hour

Work Location: On the road