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Job Title:

BIOMEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST, FT

Posted Date:

2020-09-30

Closing Date:

2020-10-14

Functional Discipline:

BIOMEDICAL

Job Description

VACANCY DETAILS

VACANCY NUMBER: 20233CG

JOB TITLE: BIOMEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST, FT
STATUS: FULL TIME
DEPARTMENT: BIOMEDICAL
LOCATION: ST. CATHARINES SITE
HOURS OF WORK: 75 HOURS PER PAY PERIOD

POSTING DATE: 30 SEPTEMBER 2020
CLOSING DATE: 14 SEPTEMBER 2020

UNION: ONTARIO PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYEE'S UNION
WAGE RANGE: $32.43 TO $43.47 per hour

POSITION OBJECTIVE:
Reporting to the Manager of Biomedical Engineering, the Biomedical Technologist will demonstrate the technical knowledge and skills required to achieve customer focused medical device service objectives within an integrated multi-site health care system. Working within a team environment, the Biomedical Technologist will provide high quality technical services including day to day repair and maintenance of medical devices, inspections, preventative maintenance, advice to clinical users at the various sites of Niagara Health and regional on-call for emergency service after hours. The incumbent will follow the CMBES Standards of Practice in a certified peer reviewed environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:
o Graduate of a recognized University degree or College diploma program in Biomedical Engineering Technology
o Experience as a Biomedical Technologist
o Demonstrated knowledge, skill and experience in the repair of medical devices and equipment
o Working knowledge of legislated safety requirements, codes, standards and regulations including CSA, IEC 60601, CMBESOP and Health Canada
o Excellent knowledge with the use of a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), Microsoft Office and other related Hospital systems
o Demonstrated commitment to continuing education and professional development
o Applies knowledge, skills, judgment and competencies required for safe, independent and inter-disciplinary practice by meeting professional standards as outlined by the Canadian Medical and Biological Engineering Society of Canada
o Applies NH values and professional practice standards to provide Extraordinary Delivery of Health Technology Management to Support Extraordinary Patient Care
o Integrates critical thinking, education and relevant practical experience in problem solving
o Ability to travel between Niagara Health sites
o Consistent and regular attendance required

Recruitment Specialist: Carrie Garritsen

Niagara Health is committed to Employment Equity, welcomes diversity in the workplace, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of visible minorities, aboriginal persons, and persons with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Niagara Health will provide accommodations through the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

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