Job overview

Specialist Medical Engineer

Permanent

Blackpool

A Specialist Medical Engineer is required to join a public sector organisation based in Blackpool.

As a Specialist Medical Engineer, you will repair and maintenance a wide range of medical equipment to a high technical and support the work of the Service by undertaking duties at community sites across Lancashire and any other locations as required.

Responsibilities for this role includes:

• Performing repairs, calibration verifications and safety tests on a wide range of medical equipment including highly complex and highly technical specialist equipment.
• Performing planned maintenance on a wide range of medical equipment including highly technical, highly complex specialist equipment.
• Commissioning, and undertake performance and safety tests.
• Installing new equipment whilst recording inventory data for inclusion on the medical equipment management database/information system.
• Using a wide range of highly technical, highly complex, medical, electronic and mechanical test, calibration and simulation equipment and tools.
• Measuring, analysing and recording test data and taking corrective action for equipment falling outside stated performance criteria.
• Consulting with manufacturers and looking at internally produced documentation to extract information to allow servicing to be undertaken.
• Communicating Information to patients, clinical staff, customers and external engineers and suppliers.
• Supporting and mentoring junior staff in Medical Engineering Department.
• Providing technical support to clinical staff.
• Operating to department quality systems; including document control, stores system's and stock control.
• Recording and progressing work on the Computerised Equipment Management database (eQuip).
• Organising your own daily work schedule on work allocated by the Team Leader.

The successful candidate will have:

• A BSC (Hons) / BEng (Hons) in Medical Physics Technology or other appropriate discipline.
• A HNC/HND will be considered provided the level of experience matches the job profile.
• Substantial practical working experience on Specialist Medical Equipment. (4 years minimum).
• IT/Software package experience Ability to use a computer and Microsoft office packages.
• Knowledge of electrical and electronic principles (4 years minimum).
• A good understanding of clinical parameters and potential risks to patients and staff arising from equipment failure.
• Knowledge of legislation.
• Clinical knowledge and understanding.
• A full clean driver's license.
• Business Insurance.

If you believe you have the necessary skills and experience for this role, please apply now

Disclaimer: Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

Reference: CH74857_1570790508