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Job Title:

BIOMEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST, TFT

Posted Date:

2024-03-06

Closing Date:

2024-03-12

Functional Discipline:

BIOMEDICAL

Job Description

VACANCY DETAILS

VACANCY NUMBER: 35587JF REPOST

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

POSTING DATE: 6 March 2024
CLOSING DATE: 12 March 2024

UNION: ONTARIO PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYEE'S UNION
WAGE RANGE: $35.77 to $48.78

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 Must have valid driver's license and ability to travel between Niagara Health sites
o Consistent and regular attendance required
o Proficiency in both official languages (English and French) will be considered an asset
o Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption based on medical or on a ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Recruitment Specialist: Jen Freeman

We are especially interested in connecting if you..
Value diversity, equity and inclusion;
Are excited about being part of a respectful and hard-working team in the beautiful Region of Niagara;
Identify as a member of one or more of the following equity-deserving groups: Indigenous persons, racialized, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
Have background or expertise in the healthcare environment, supporting patient care and providing extraordinary customer-service.

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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