Electronics / Electro-Mechanical Technician

Job description

Job responsibilities

WORCESTERSHIRE ACUTE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Electronics / Electro-Mechanical Technician

Grade: Band 6

Department/Location: Technical Services

Alexandra and Kidderminster Hospitals

Accountable to: Technical Services Manager / Supervisor

Job Purpose

To provide a responsive and efficient technical support service for medical devices and decontamination equipment within, and on behalf of the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. To perform all duties required to provide safe operation of medical devices throughout their life cycle, this will include; pre-purchase assessment/evaluation, commissioning, planned preventative maintenance, calibration checks, regulatory testing, breakdown repairs and decommissioning as required.

All procedures are to be conducted within the departments quality procedures.

The post-holder will supervise and organise the work of junior grade staff as required. The post has no budgetary responsibility. There is a shared responsibility to maintain all items of medical equipment varying in complexity from simple battery operated equipment to advanced life support systems. The post-holder will be expected to travel between Trust sites and other clients as required. The post-holder will participate in a 24hour on-call rota as required.

Internal:

Nursing and Medical staff (all grades) in all clinical areas, other healthcare professionals, department managers and staff, patients, relatives, Estates and facilities staff (all grades).

External:

GP surgeries, other hospitals, manufacturers and representatives, Medical Healthcare products Regulatory Authority, Patients and relatives.

Risk Assessment

Duties includes: open live working at low and high voltages (at high current capacity), chemicals, operating active surgical and therapeutic equipment, lifting heavy equipment up to 30kg (with assistance). Works with contaminated equipment and sharps.

Works with visual display screen equipment on a regular basis (occasionally for long periods).

1. Responsible for the maintenance, (includes whole life-cycle of equipment, pre-commissioning evaluation, commissioning, planned maintenance, breakdowns and de-commissioning), of a wide range of patient connected medical equipment to include decontamination equipment in a safe, efficient and responsive manner causing the minimum disruption to patient services.

2. To work within clinical areas with Medical and Nursing staff, (including patients), to resolve equipment issues as they arise.

3. Will monitor progress on individual work requests in their charge to ensure an efficient resolution.

4. Will produce accurate service reports of work undertaken for audit purposes, (technical, financial, quality and statutory)

5. Will operate the Technical Services database and all computer applications required to calibrate, test and repair equipment.

6. Will operate all relevant test equipment and advise the Technical Services Manager of any issues as they arise.

7. Will participate in a rotational on-call system as and when required.

8. Will maintain good communication links with other departments and external bodies to uphold better understanding of clinical applications and needs.

9. Will keep the Technical Services Manager / Supervisor informed of potential risks to the service, general issues that are appropriate to the delivery of the service.

10. Will ensure that all procedures to maintain the quality systems and Health and Safety policies of the department are adhered to, and will actively participate in any audit of the system that is deemed necessary.

11. Will keep abreast of and keep fully aware of technology development on matters that affect or are associated with the Technical Services Department.

12. Will attend manufacturers and health service courses to obtain the necessary skills to undertake the duties of the post and maintain records of training received.

13. Will identify potential savings and implement measures to realize these when requested to do so.

14. Will maintain the departments stock system, and ensure adequate stock levels are identified and refreshed as necessary.

Person Specification

Other Job Requirements

Essential

• *Able to work outside office hours, unsupervised.
• *Physical attributes e.g. climbing ladders, pushing trolleys.
• *Must hold current driving licence
• *Must be willing to participate in departmental on call system
• *CRB / DBS check required

Personal Qualities

Essential

• *Polite telephone skills; understand and carry out instructions accurately.
• *High level of written and spoken communication skills; able to relate to the general public; team working skills.
• *Must hold current driving license
• *Ability to effectively work unassisted, under pressure for sustained periods.
• *High accuracy of physical skills, hand / eye co-ordination, sensory precision and speed.
• *To exercise analytical judgment of highly complex information
• *Ability to sustain prolonged levels of concentration.
• *Flexibility, positive and approachable outlook.

Experience

Essential

• *Four years practical experience working with electronic and electro/mechanical medical devices.
• *Previous sound engineering background accrued from experience in varying technologies

Desirable

• *Knowledge of and experience working with hospital sterilisation and decontamination equipment.

Qualifications

Essential

• *H.N.C./ Bsc Electronics / Electro-Mechanical or equivalent
• *NHS accredited courses relevant to job function

Desirable

• *City & Guilds or equivalent Periodic Testing of Washer-Disinfectors.
• *City & Guilds or equivalent Quarterly Testing, Yearly and Revalidation Testing of Large Porous Load Sterilizers.
• *AP(D) qualification.

Skills/Knowledge

Essential

• *Particular knowledge and necessary training already undertaken.
• *Must be prepared to attend training courses appropriate to position e.g. health and safety training / manufacturers courses specific to equipment types.
• *Ability to work unsupervised (including out of hours) and take ownership of problems as they arise and effect solutions.
• *P.C. literacy.
• *Familiarity with wide range of medical equipment to include decontamination equipment.
• *Understanding of HTM 01-01 (All Parts). Acceptance testing to (IEC 601) and equipment management DB 2006 (05) to MRHA Managing Medical Devices.
• *Full knowledge and understanding of electrical safety testing to IEC62353 and IEC60601.
• *Experience in working to a formal equipment quality system.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Kidderminster General Hospital

Bewdley Road

Kidderminster

Worcestershire

DY11 6RJ

Employer's website

https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)