Biomedical Engineering Technologist – Clinical Engineering

Job title: Biomedical Engineering Technologist – Clinical Engineering

Job description: Req ID: 113792
Location: Eastern Zone, Cape Breton Regional Hospital
Company: NSHA
Department: FMS Clinical Engineering
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Union Status: Support UNIFOR
Posting Closing Date: 25-Jun-21

Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM on the Closing Date.

Nova Scotia Health Authority is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia. We are over 22,000 employees who provide health care and support services in hospitals, health centres and community-based programs throughout Nova Scotia.

Nova Scotia Health Authority provides health services to Nova Scotians and some specialized services to Maritimers and Atlantic Canadians. We operate hospitals, health centres and community-based programs across the province. Our team of health professionals includes employees, doctors, researchers, learners and volunteers that provide the health care or services you may need. This is accomplished across four geographic management zones which are responsible for the operation of acute care health centres and the provision of a variety of inpatient, outpatient services including academic, tertiary, quaternary care and community based programs and services including continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions.

Responsibilities

Biomedical Engineering Technologists provide support for medical technology Biomedical Techs repair, maintain, and calibrate life support, and other medical devices including but not limited to:
Heart/lung consoles, external pacemakers, dialysis machines, ventilators, anaesthetic machines, defibrillators, patient monitoring networks, and other patient care equipment including diagnosis, surgical, laboratory, and therapeutic devices. Biomedical Techs also maintain computers and networks. Equipment is maintained to current manufacturer, and national performance and safety standards. Biomedical Techs assist in the training of physicians nurses, therapists and other technical staff. This involves existing and new equipment and software update Biomedical Techs are involved with special clinic projects to enhance research in patient care and therapy. A history of all repairs and calibrations in continuously recorded Biomedical Techs support and initialize the replacement or enhancement of medical equipment and systems. Biomedical techs install and configure the systems. Biomedical Engineer is a multi-disciplinary filed requiring expertise in sub-specialties:
a) Electronic technology
b) Dialysis
c) Mechanical technology
d) Respiratory/anesthesia technology.
Biomedical Techs receive advanced training from manufacturers and provide training to other Biomedical Engineering Techs. Travel throughout Cape Breton is required to perform repairs and maintenance on medical equipment. The Biomedical Techs report directly to the manager of Clinical Engineering. Repairs and technical support are provided during evenings and week-ends through an on call rotation.

Qualifications

• Electronics Engineering Technology (accredit 2 years diploma) required, specialized training in Biomedical Engineering, Dialysis, Respiratory Therapy, Mechanical Technology, and Electrical Technology an asset.
• C.E.T. Certification (or eligibility) through Provincial Technology Society is an asset and pre-requisite for CBET Certification.
• C.B.E.T. (c) Certification is an asset and required for Certified Technologist rate.
• Valid Nova Scotia driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle is required. Travel to other sites or throughout the province is required.
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a Passport.
• Courses in Anatomy and Physiology an asset.
• Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) service training (1 to 2 weeks) an asset.
• Courses in Networks and Information Technology (4 months) an asset.
• Strong background in Physics (fluid dynamics an asset), Math, Chemistry Biology.
• Good manual dexterity, knowledge of tools and test equipment.
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred.

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application. Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or missing information.

Hours of Work

Permanent Full-Time position, 75 hours bi-weekly.

Salary Information

$30.9509 – $36.4211 hourly

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Typically interviews are held within three to four weeks of the closing date.

Successful external applicants will be required to submit the below documents and assume any associated costs as a condition of employment. Additional documentation such as banking & proof of identity will be included in your offer letter.

• Criminal Record Check
• Proof of education & training certifications
• Proof of any additional required qualification
• Valid registration with the relevant licensing body
• Submission of immunization record along with health assessment documentation
• Proof of SIN number

Hiring Process will depend on the timeliness of delivering the above. This is a Support bargaining unit – UNIFOR position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Nova Scotia Health Authority is proud to provide a smoke free and scent free environment. Only online applications are accepted.

Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. Our priority groups are Aboriginal People, African Nova Scotians, Persons with Disabilities and Recent Immigrants. Members of these groups are welcome to apply and self-identify if they wish to be considered under our Employment Equity policy.

Company: Nova Scotia Health Authority

Expected salary:

Location: Sydney, NS

Job date: Sun, 13 Jun 2021 06:35:45 GMT