CANDIDATE CLINICAL / ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (HEALTH)
Key Performance Areas
Responsible for the management and maintenance of all medical equipment within the renal unit, as well as in the critical care units and other sections of the hospital. Available to trouble shoot problems with medical equipment and initiate and follow through on actions. Develop and administer a maintenance management system for medical equipment to comply with manufacturer specifications and supply chain prescripts. Administration and maintenance of medical equipment data base. Formulation and implementation of on-going in house staff training with regard to medical equipment safety and maintenance. Evaluation of health device alerts and initiation of recommended actions. Conduct regular medical equipment risk analysis and safety evaluation. Pre-acquisition evaluation of all proposed new medical equipment. Motivating for the purchasing of medical equipment and the formulation of specifications. Liaising with medical equipment suppliers to stay informed and trained in latest technological development
Prerequisites
National Diploma in Electrical engineering light current or Clinical Engineering or equivalent qualification. Registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as an as professional Engineering Technician. Three (3) years appropriate experience in a Clinical Engineering environment. Good communication skills (verbal and written). Ability to work under pressure. Knowledge and skills in the use of various hand tools and test equipment such as defibrillator analyser, infusion pump analyser, multi meter, ECG Simulator, and other resources within clinical engineering.
Person Profile
Knowledge of medical equipment and its maintenance. Problem solving skills. Knowledge of public service regulations and procedures. Computer literacy. Knowledge of infection control procedures. Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team and network with suppliers. Ability to work afterhours and on call