Technical Assistant

Summary Of Duties

The Technical Assistant in Biomedical Engineering is responsible for periodic tests of safety and proper functioning of equipment included in the preventive maintenance program of the Biomedical Engineering Department. Under the guidance of Biomedical Engineering Technologists, Technical Assistant is also responsible for the safe repair of equipment such as, vital signs monitors, thermometers, patient lifts, call-bell system components, patient wandering system and other as assigned.

The Technical Assistant works with Biomedical Engineering Technologists and may interact directly with a wide variety of health care professionals and medical equipment vendors.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensures the safe maintenance and repair of equipment and systems.
• Tests, calibrates, and troubleshoots, electronic and mechanical equipment to ensure it is operating safely, effectively and efficiently.
• Repairs electro-medical equipment if falls within the capabilities and training, otherwise seek a trained technologist
• Carries out assigned preventative maintenance routines, inspections and evaluations using a variety of test equipment and tools such as safety analyzers, conductivity meters, multi-meters to ensure medical equipment is in proper working order
• Performs incoming inspection of new equipment, such as receiving, documenting, assembling, installing, conducting performance and safety testing
• Maintains work documentation and equipment inventory information
• Performs cross-functional and/or other duties consistent with the job classification, as assigned or requested
• Works in compliance of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and its regulations, reporting hazards, deficiencies and contravention’s of the Act, in a timely manner
  
  

Qualifications/Skills

• At a minimum, completion of a 2 year community college program in Electronics, Mechanical or Biomedical Technology (or recognized equivalent) is required
• At a minimum, 1 year of practical and related experience is required
• Membership in the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) or other equivalent provincial technology association is an asset