Junior Clinical Engineer

Introduction

Function Engineering Facility Position Junior Clinical Engineer Introduction A vacancy exists for a Junior Clinical Engineer, based at Life Wilgers Hospital, reporting to the Senior Clinical Engineer.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the maintenance and co-ordination of all major facets associated with medical equipment technology within the hospital.

• Active involvement in maintaining an accurate computerised asset management system as per Group Engineering protocols.
• Active involvement in determining medical equipment replacement requirements for the hospital.
• Perform first line repairs, modifications and installations on equipment, utilizing the necessary test equipment, in accordance with the standards and recommendations of original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and / or governing agencies.
• Perform preventive maintenance inspections of equipment in line with Group Engineering and OEM protocols.
• Control and management of maintenance conducted by suppliers and acceptance thereof.
• Obtain and perform pre-acceptance inspections according to ECRI standards on new, demo and loan equipment.
• Implement the equipment commissioning process for new equipment as per Group Engineering protocols.
• Active involvement in the selection and acquisition of medical equipment technology that is fit for purpose and application, and up-to-date with current developments and best practices in the healthcare field.
• Consult with Physicians, Nurses and peers in the field, to evaluate equipment and determine the correct specifications and standards of the required equipment as per the Group Engineering protocols.
• Be actively involved with the Capex system, understand and manage lease and rental agreements as applied to the hospital.
• Active involvement with the 'supply chain management' of medical equipment for all growth / new projects as per Group Engineering protocols.
• Training – Perform formal operators training and monitor competency compliance by arranging training with vendors for hospital nursing staff and equipment end-users.
• Maintain high professional standards.
• Ensure professional growth and development through professional affiliations, conferences and available resources, to stay updated within the clinical engineering field.
• Support National strategic initiatives and contribute to growth.
• Participate in Clinical Engineering forums and Projects as determined by Group Engineering.
• Evaluate National projects implemented as per Group Engineering protocols.

• B-Tech or National Diploma in clinical / biomedical engineering.
• Alternatively, a National Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Light Current) with at least one year of experience in management and / or maintenance of medical equipment in a clinical environment.

• Member of the Clinical Engineering Association of South Africa (CEASA)
• Experience with in, and understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be an advantage
• Computer proficiency
• Driver's license and ability to travel
• Competencies:
  
  Problem-solving, analysis and judgement;
  Resilience Engaging diversity;
  Verbal