Junior Clinical Engineer

Function Nursing Facility Position Junior Clinical Engineer Introduction A vacancy exists for a Junior Clinical Engineer, based at Life Kingsbury Hospital , reporting to Thembisile Mdini, Engineering Manager .

The successful candidate will be responsible for the maintenance and co-ordination of all major facets associated with medical equipment technology within the hospital Critical Outputs Medical Equipment Asset Management and Maintenance Active involvement in maintaining an accurate computerised asset management system as per Group Engineering protocols.

Active involvement in determining medical equipment replacement requirements for the hospital Perform first line repairs, modifications and installations on equipment, utilizing the necessary test equipment, in accordance with the standards and recommendations of original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and / or governing agencies Perform preventive maintenance inspections of equipment in line with Group Engineering and OEM protocols Control and management of maintenance conducted by suppliers and acceptance thereof Obtain and perform pre-acceptance inspections according to ECRI standards on new, demo and loan equipment Implement the equipment commissioning process for new equipment as per Group Engineering protocols Acquisition of Medical Equipment Active involvement in the selection and acquisition of medical equipment technology that is fit for purpose and application, and up-to-date with current developments and best practices in the healthcare field Consult with Physicians, Nurses and peers in the field, to evaluate equipment and determine the correct specifications and standards of the required equipment as per the Group Engineering protocols Be actively involved with the Capex system, understand and manage lease and rental agreements as applied to the hospital Active involvement with the 'supply chain management' of medical equipment for all growth / new projects as per Group Engineering protocols Training Perform formal operators training and monitor competency compliance by arranging training with vendors for hospital nursing staff and equipment end-users.

Maintain high professional standards Ensure professional growth and development through professional affiliations, conferences and available resources, to stay updated within the clinical engineering field Support National strategic initiatives and contribute to growth Participate in Clinical Engineering forums and Projects as determined by Group Engineering Evaluate National projects implemented as per Group Engineering protocols Requirements Diploma in clinical / bio medical engineering or Diploma in electronics Experience in maintenance of medical equipment in a clinical environment Member of the Clinical Engineering Association of South Africa (CEASA) is advantageous.

Experience within, and understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be an advantage Computer proficiency Driver's license and ability to travel Competencies Problem-solving, analysis and judgement Resilience Engaging diversity Verbal

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