Clinical Support Technologist
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Job summary
The Clinical Support Technologist team within the Clinical Engineering Department, operate primarily in the Adult and Paediatric Intensive Care Units, and interact closely with medical, nursing and other technical staff, often assisting directly with patient interventions.
The Clinical Support Technologists work a shift rota pattern to provide 24hr cover to the Hospital.
Main duties of the job
Primary roles include setting up and checking equipment, such as ventilators and dialysis machines prior to use, and also providing advice, support and assistance in the use of medical equipment and systems throughout the hospital, such as Nitric Oxide therapy and networked patient monitoring. Some current technology is complex and a level of technical understanding beyond its basic clinical application is often required. The Clinical Support Technologists endeavour to ensure that users of such equipment have detailed technical advice and support when needed. Clinical Support Technologists are required to respond to novel situations using intuition and initiative, to make decisions and take the required action based on sound knowledge, training and experience.
You should be:
- Qualified or experienced to at least degree level in a technical or scientific subject
- A skilled communicator able to deal with internal/external, technical and clinical staff
- Highly motivated and able to work safely under pressure
It will be an advantage to have:
- Experience of working in a hospital or other technical or engineering experience
- Experience of a wide range of medical equipment
About us
Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals group is the largest heart and lung centre in the UK and among the largest in Europe. We are a partnership of two specialist hospitals which are known throughout the world for our expertise, standard of care and research success.
Details
Date posted
18 July 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£34,089 to £50,364 a year Per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
18 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
196-RBH-0382
Job locations
Royal Brompton Hospital
Sydney Street
London
SW3 6NP
Employer details
Employer name
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Brompton Hospital
Sydney Street
London
SW3 6NP
Employer's website
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