Biomedical Engineering Technologist

The salary range for this position is CAD $37.89/Hr. - CAD $47.31/Hr.

Are you a Biomedical Engineering Technologist looking to be part of a diverse interdisciplinary team with a fantastic culture doing impactful work in public health care?

Did we mention competitive compensation and a great benefits package including unlimited massage and physiotherapy?

The Lower Mainland Biomedical Engineering (LMBME) consolidated group under Providence Health Care is currently accepting applications for Biomedical Engineering Technologists at our various sites across the Lower Mainland.

What You Will Do

Our Technologists play a crucial role in medical device maintenance, ensuring our clinical teams are able to provide the essential services that make up the robust public health care system in our province. Being a Technologist with Providence and LMBME means joining a tight-knit and supportive departmental working environment that fosters a sense of community amongst professionals dedicated to patient care. As a member of the team, you'll have access to incredible opportunities for interdisciplinary learning, mentorship, and professional development. LMBME is a consolidated group that supports a huge variety of sites and clinical settings from hyperbaric chambers to operating rooms, allowing you to diversify your experience and work with a range of interdisciplinary teams from Fraser Health Authority, Providence Health Care, Provincial Health Services Authority, and Vancouver Coastal Health.

Technologist roles with Providence also offer a very competitive benefits package for eligible employees, from medical/dental benefits (including unlimited massage and physiotherapy) and pension plan to paid vacation and the stability and job security of a unionized position.

Your duties will include

• Equipment Maintenance and Repair Working as part of an integrated team, performing corrective and preventative maintenance on a variety of biomedical and electronic equipment
• Documentation and Records Management Documenting activities and maintaining records, including service files, equipment service histories, demand and planned maintenance records, and tracking warranty programs. Informing clinical staff on the status of medical equipment inventory.
• Technical Support and Training Providing orientation and technical support to clinical staff, other hospital staff, and patients regarding medical technology. Preparing training materials, demonstrating procedures, and writing technical procedures for the operation of equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety.
• Medical Device Network Management Participating in the implementation and maintenance of medical device networks and interfaces with electronic medical record systems. Troubleshooting technical issues, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, and collaborating with clinical and IMITS staff for data management and sharing protocols.
• Risk Management and Quality Improvement Participating in risk management and quality improvement activities to enhance the safety of patients and staff. Responding to incidents involving medical technology, collecting information, documenting investigations, and providing input into recommendations to prevent recurrence. Identifying hazards and submitting hazard reports as needed.
  
  
  

Please note that this is a hands-on, medical device maintenance-focused Biomedical Engineering Technologist role and not a Clinical Engineering position. We post openings for Biomedical Clinical Engineers separately.

Education, Training, And Experience

• Graduation of a recognized program in Biomedical Engineering Technology or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Valid BC Drivers License and access to a vehicle to travel with tools and equipment for work purposes.
  
  
  

Skills And Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of the operating and maintenance practices for medical devices, including adherence to manufacturer’s specifications and standard operating procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and document work in accordance with standard operating procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Current computer troubleshooting and networking knowledge, as well as understanding of cybersecurity and interfaces with electronic medical records.
• Demonstrated ability to operate electronic test equipment, hand tools, power tools, and other related equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to perform factory-level repairs, performance verification, and quality control checks of medical equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to address issues with critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and advanced troubleshooting skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with vendors, colleagues, clinical staff, and equipment users, especially in high-stress environments.
• Demonstrated ability to make sound judgments and decisions in high-pressure environments such as Operating Rooms and patient care areas.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate professionally in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position, including walking/standing for long periods, lifting equipment (up to 25 kg), working with delicate instrumentation requiring manual dexterity, and normal vision, with or without correction.
• Competitive salary $37.89 - $47.31 CAD per hour, depending on experience
• Comprehensive benefits Eligible employees receive a robust medical and dental benefits package, including unlimited physiotherapy and massage, as well as paid vacation.
• Work-Life Balance Recognizing the importance of work-life balance, Providence is proud to offer a range of opportunities, often including full-time, part-time, and casual.
• Unionized Stability Enjoy the consistency and security offered by a unionized role.
• Pension plan Work towards a comfortable retirement through employer-matched contributions to one of Canada's strongest pension plans!
• Exciting Variety As a single-point employer for all public hospitals throughout Greater Vancouver, opportunities to transfer sites and explore a wide range of medical devices, clinical settings, and specializations
• Meaningful impact Your dedication and expertise will directly impact the lives of patients, including many from marginalized communities.
• Professional Training Expand your skill set with opportunities for hands-on training with vendors and experienced mentors.
• Growth opportunities We welcome individuals at all stages of their career, offering opportunities for professional development and growth, including pathways to leadership and specialization in networked medical devices/cybersecurity/data integrations
• State-of-the-art facilities  The new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will be the most innovative approach to the delivery of integrated care in B.C. and Canada, designed to appropriately address the future health needs of patients, families and our communities. From hospital care to primary and community health solutions, the new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will continue to lead innovations in care, research, and teaching. The new St. Paul’s Hospital is expected to open in 2027.
• Inclusive culture We respect the diversity, dignity and interdependence of all persons. We value the cultural richness that our diverse workforce brings to the care of our equally diverse population of patients and residents.
  
  
  

Who We Are

Lower Mainland Biomedical Engineering focuses primarily on health care technology management by providing a wide range of technical and engineering expertise. Under Providence Health Care, LMBME serves four health organizations in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia

• Fraser Health Authority (FHA )
• Providence Health Care (PHC)
• Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA)
• Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)
  
  
  

LMBME acts as the technology resource and manages medical devices throughout their entire life cycle; starting from the planning for purchase and development of specifications stage, through the purchasing, implementation, maintenance, and finally, end of life and disposition stage. LMBME's 190+ technologists support more than 100,000 medical devices spread across 27 major hospitals and additional sites such as correctional facilities, dialysis units, etc.

LMBME also plays a key role in technology management related to patient safety. It conducts medical equipment incident investigations, monitors medical equipment recalls and alerts, and al technology.

Why Providence Health Care and LMBME?

Providence is a non-profit healthcare provider with over fifteen sites, including a large tertiary hospital in the heart of Vancouver’s beautiful and vibrant Downtown, a smaller community hospital in the idyllic Mount Pleasant neighborhood, one of the largest referral centres for rehabilitation in British Columbia, and five long-term care facilities, as well as other clinics.

As a leading teaching and research organization, and the provincial referral center for Cardiac, HIV/AIDS, and Renal Care, we provide services ranging from acute and long-term care to leading substance use and addiction treatment supporting some of BC’s most marginalized communities. Guided by the motto “how you want to be treated”, delivering exceptional patient and family-centered care is our mission.

Curious about working in public health care, the culture of our teams, or what life as a Technologist with LMBME would actually be like? Check out the video below to meet some of the members of the team you'd be joining and see the spaces you'd be working in

Your Day to Day

• Performs demand maintenance on a wide variety of biomedical and electronic equipment, devices, and ancillary products such as patient monitors, defibrillators, ventilators, incubators, centrifuges, hemodialysis machines, anaesthetic machines, electrosurgical units, heart-lung perfusion equipment, and point-of-care ultrasound systems by testing, calibrating, troubleshooting, repairing, and upgrading performance. Ensures equipment, devices and ancillary products are operating safely, effectively, and efficiently in the most cost-effective manner in compliance with the manufacturer’s specifications. Exercises independent judgement in critical situations, such as when equipment malfunctions in patient care areas, to ensure timely resolution while minimizing risks to patients and staff.
• Carries out planned maintenance routines, inspections, and evaluations using a variety of test equipment and tools such as safety analyzers, oscilloscopes, multimeters, and defibrillator testers to ensure that medical equipment operates in proper working order. Maintains and calibrates test equipment.
• Documents activities and maintains complete and accurate records by preparing service files on existing and new equipment, maintaining detailed records on equipment service histories, recording all demand and planned maintenance, and tracking warranty programs. Informs clinical staff on the status of their medical equipment inventory and prepares schedules regarding planned maintenance and operating procedures for equipment. Ensures that all records reflect adherence to quality control standards by documenting safety checks, performance verifications, and compliance with manufacturer specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Provides orientation and technical support to clinical staff, other hospital staff, and patients on matters related to medical technology. This includes identifying user and patient needs, reviewing and evaluating technical material, and compiling information such as appropriate equipment practices. Technical procedures for the operation of equipment, devices, and ancillary products in the clinical environment are written and provided. Training materials are prepared, procedures are demonstrated, and related information and advice are offered as required to ensure optimal performance and safety.
• Participates in the implementation and maintenance of medical device networks and interfaces between medical devices and electronic medical record systems, including software configuration, troubleshooting technical issues, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards. Collaborates with clinical and information technology service staff to develop and implement protocols for data management and sharing, ensuring patient data privacy and confidentiality.
• Participates in the selection, evaluation, and installation of medical equipment by interpreting clinical needs, developing technical specifications, liaising with vendors, reviewing vendor submissions, evaluating equipment for technical acceptance and safety prior to selection, and making recommendations for purchase. Works in conjunction with the vendor, the clinical area, and other departments to plan and implement the installation of equipment.
• Performs incoming safety and performance inspections to ensure conformance with manufacturer’s specifications and other safety standards and regulations. Determines tool, instrumentation and spare part requirements for equipment maintenance and assists clinical areas in ordering accessories and supplies by identifying suitable sources, evaluating products for clinical and cost effectiveness, and completing purchase requisitions as required.
• Participates in a variety of risk management and quality improvement activities to enhance and ensure the safety of patients and staff. This includes responding to incidents involving medical technology, inspecting the equipment involved, collecting information, and documenting all aspects of the investigation. Input is provided into the development and implementation of recommendations to prevent the recurrence of such incidents. Hazards are identified, and hazard reports are submitted as required when deficiencies are observed.
• Participates in the development of policies and procedures, including planned maintenance procedures and standard operating procedures, ensuring they are regularly updated to incorporate new safety requirements and technological advancements.
• Researches and provides input into the modification, redesign and/or development of biomedical devices and technology to improve the quality of patient care or to reduce costs.
• Provides consultation at point-of-care to clinical areas such as operating rooms and the intensive care bedside while biomedical devices are in use by performing duties such as setting up and operating various biomedical devices such as lasers, hyperbaric chambers, and emerging technologies.
• Participates in the orientation and training of new staff and students by demonstrating technical procedures, usage of equipment, and interpretation of inspection tests, monitoring progress, providing feedback, and ensuring policies and procedures are followed. Provides input to the Supervisor as requested on individual's progress in achieving established standards of practice.
• Maintains an understanding of clinical procedures and practices involving medical devices and related technology such as sterile techniques, networking, and cybersecurity to ensure the ability to interpret customer needs. Stays up to date on emerging trends and technologies by participating in professional development activities, reviewing journals and literature, and attending training courses and seminars. Interacts with vendors, manufacturers, and regulatory agencies on technology related issues.
• Oversees the end-of-life process for medical devices, ensuring decommissioning complies with organizational policies. Responsibilities include obtaining necessary approvals, ensuring secure data destruction, and coordinating decommissioning actions across departments. Maintains thorough records for compliance and audit purposes.
• Performs all work in accordance with established standards of practice, organizational policies, and patient safety guidelines.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  
  

We acknowledge that Providence Health Care & the new St. Paul’s Hospital site is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.