Job summary
The Specialist EME Technician is part of a team providing whole life management of medical equipment and supporting Medical Equipment Libraries (MELs) across 2gether Support Solutions. The equipment includes mobile and fixed diagnostic imaging and ultrasound devices.
You will provide support for the most complex medical devices including first line maintenance on mobile and fixed X-ray systems, diagnostic ultrasound and Mamography vans.
You are required to apply knowledge and skills in electrical / electronic engineering and physiological measurement to a specialist clinical or technical area that requires specific support for the use and management of complex medical devices.
Main duties of the job
You will deputise for the EME Site Manager, as required. When doing so, this involves being the senior on-site representative of EME, overseeing and setting the standards with regard to interactions with customers, suppliers, clinical and corporate colleagues.
About us
Why work with us?
- Generous annual leave allowance plus the opportunity to buy or sell leave
- Company Pension
- Onsite childcare facilities
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee Assistant Programme with Health Assured
We offer discounts and savings that make a difference to you including:
- Discounted travel, accommodation, airport parking, holidays, skiing and travel extras
- Subsidised bus pass
- Health and beauty, gifts, toys, fashion and entertainment
- Training and development opportunities including BICS and functional skills training
Social values are at the core of 2Gether Support Solutions. We welcome applications from all backgrounds to encourage a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide a clinical technical service for the application, calibration, quality control and troubleshooting of a specific range of complex diagnostic, therapeutic and point of care testing equipment as agreed in the annual Individual Performance Review.
- Perform a comprehensive range of whole life inspection, maintenance and testing on a variety of (patient connected) equipment throughout the 2gether and beyond; including commissioning, acceptance testing, calibration, safety tests and performance checks to manufacturers specifications; Reporting adverse fault conditions to the MHRA.
- Use technical and clinical experience to identify potentially hazardous symptoms and faults when in clinical areas or in talking to clinical staff.
- Liaise with clinical staff to gain a clear understanding of the nature of problems with equipment and its use. Assess the seriousness and implications of the problem and respond to the urgency of the request, following EME procedures, using own initiative.
- Support and train clinical staff in the use of medical equipment. Provide technical expertise and support to clinical and other staff groups.
- Apply advanced analytical troubleshooting techniques to diagnose problems, including those beyond the scope of manufacturer-supplied information. Exercise judgement to determine the causes of faults in devices, which may have a range of various possible causes.
The Candidate:
- Highly developed knowledge of the clinical application, operation and maintenance of a wide range of complex specialist medical devices in order to safely verify correct operation and aid fault diagnosis.
- Experience of using, configuring and maintaining equipment.
- Knowledge of MHRA recommendations for Managing Medical Devices
- BTEC HNC in Engineering
- Member of the Register of Clinical Technologists
- Evidence of regular participation in relevant technical training courses and seminars
- Knowledge of the hazards and safe working practices associated with radiation, high voltages, mechanical loads, chemical and biological contamination
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide a clinical technical service for the application, calibration, quality control and troubleshooting of a specific range of complex diagnostic, therapeutic and point of care testing equipment as agreed in the annual Individual Performance Review.
- Perform a comprehensive range of whole life inspection, maintenance and testing on a variety of (patient connected) equipment throughout the 2gether and beyond; including commissioning, acceptance testing, calibration, safety tests and performance checks to manufacturers specifications; Reporting adverse fault conditions to the MHRA.
- Use technical and clinical experience to identify potentially hazardous symptoms and faults when in clinical areas or in talking to clinical staff.
- Liaise with clinical staff to gain a clear understanding of the nature of problems with equipment and its use. Assess the seriousness and implications of the problem and respond to the urgency of the request, following EME procedures, using own initiative.
- Support and train clinical staff in the use of medical equipment. Provide technical expertise and support to clinical and other staff groups.
- Apply advanced analytical troubleshooting techniques to diagnose problems, including those beyond the scope of manufacturer-supplied information. Exercise judgement to determine the causes of faults in devices, which may have a range of various possible causes.
The Candidate:
- Highly developed knowledge of the clinical application, operation and maintenance of a wide range of complex specialist medical devices in order to safely verify correct operation and aid fault diagnosis.
- Experience of using, configuring and maintaining equipment.
- Knowledge of MHRA recommendations for Managing Medical Devices
- BTEC HNC in Engineering
- Member of the Register of Clinical Technologists
- Evidence of regular participation in relevant technical training courses and seminars
- Knowledge of the hazards and safe working practices associated with radiation, high voltages, mechanical loads, chemical and biological contamination
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of the Medical Devices Management Policy
- Member of the Register of Clinical Technologists
- Qualification in anatomy and physiology
Desirable
- Eligible for Incorporated Membership of IPEM and IEng. registration or equivalent
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of the Medical Devices Management Policy
- Member of the Register of Clinical Technologists
- Qualification in anatomy and physiology
Desirable
- Eligible for Incorporated Membership of IPEM and IEng. registration or equivalent
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
