Medical Equipment Technician inTruro inTruro PUBLISHED 14 DEC 2023

Band 5: £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata  PERMANENT 

Located within the Department of Clinical Technology (DCT).

Provides evaluation, acceptance, service, repair, and calibration of a range of complex medical devices and systems maintained by the Department of Clinical Technology.

The post holder will be required to work unsupervised under their own initiative at hospitals & health centres located throughout Cornwall. A valid driver's license is required for this role.

Working in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act, local quality management system, COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) and local management work instructions.

The Department of Clinical Technology currently has two vacancies for a band 5 Medical Equipment Technician for an enthusiastic and motivated individual with relevant technical experience. The post holder will support the specialised clinical and technical services via preventative maintenance and repair of complex medical devices across The Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust and Community Partnership Foundation Trust. The post holder will work within the Critical Care Team, primarily supporting mechanical, pneumatic and electronic equipment such as cpap, portable suction, regulators etc.

An engineering background is essential for this position; medical device knowledge or an electronics background would be an advantage, however device-specific training will be provided.

To utilise core and specialist skills to provide day-to-day technical/clinical support for the organisation and other Health Care providers within the equipment management service.

To organise the Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM), service and repair of the specialist area, and meet medical device maintenance turnaround times.

Ensure complex clinical equipment operates and performs effectively, practically, and safely with minimum downtime to a high standard.

To work as part of a multi-skilled technical support team, providing essential and specialised skills.

The post may involve direct and indirect contact with patients where tact, diplomacy, discretion, and confidentiality are paramount.

Located within the Department of Clinical Technology (DCT).

Provides evaluation, acceptance, service, repair, and calibration of a range of complex medical devices and systems maintained by the Department of Clinical Technology.

The post holder will be required to work unsupervised under their own initiative at hospitals & health centres located throughout Cornwall. A valid driver's license is required for this role.

Working in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act, local quality management system, COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) and local management work instructions.

The Department of Clinical Technology currently has two vacancies for a band 5 Medical Equipment Technician for an enthusiastic and motivated individual with relevant technical experience. The post holder will support the specialised clinical and technical services via preventative maintenance and repair of complex medical devices across The Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust and Community Partnership Foundation Trust. The post holder will work within the Critical Care Team, primarily supporting mechanical, pneumatic and electronic equipment such as cpap, portable suction, regulators etc.

An engineering background is essential for this position; medical device knowledge or an electronics background would be an advantage, however device-specific training will be provided.

To utilise core and specialist skills to provide day-to-day technical/clinical support for the organisation and other Health Care providers within the equipment management service.

To organise the Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM), service and repair of the specialist area, and meet medical device maintenance turnaround times.

Ensure complex clinical equipment operates and performs effectively, practically, and safely with minimum downtime to a high standard.

To work as part of a multi-skilled technical support team, providing essential and specialised skills.

The post may involve direct and indirect contact with patients where tact, diplomacy, discretion, and confidentiality are paramount.



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