Biomedical Technician - Biomedical Engineering

Posting Period

Open:         May 8th, 2024

Deadline:    May 21st, 2024

This position is covered by a collective agreement. 

Department Description

Biomedical Engineering 

Reporting to the Manager, the Biomedical Technician facilitates the deployment, management, planned maintenance and repairs, service contracts, device integration and shipping logistics of mobile Class I Medical Devices. In addition, the Biomedical Technician provides support as required to the Biomedical Engineering Technologists. The Biomedical Technician works with clinicians, hospital support staff, hospital partners and vendors to ensure that this equipment is safe and available for use by patients and staff to meet the needs of the organization.

Regular Full-Time

Rate of Pay:       $32.59 per hour - $37.26 per hour

Hours of Work:   37.5 hours per week

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a two (2) year Engineering Technician diploma (ex. Electromechanical, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Computer Systems) or as acceptable by the hospital.
• Minimum one (1) year recent, related experience in a hospital or clinical setting or equivalent
• Advanced technical service skills
• Proficient in documentation and recordkeeping skills
• Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written) 
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficient Computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite, Censitrac, Aeroscout RTLS, Mobile Device Applications, Asset Enterprise)
• Demonstrated experience working as a flexible, reliable and versatile member of a team
• Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service
• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to principles of patient and family centred care
• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

Immunization Requirements: 

Before beginning employment at LHSC, all new hires will be required to: 

• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, Tetanus/ Diphtheria/Polio; Meningitis; 

• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing (two step); 

• Provide proof of Health Canada-approved COVID-19 vaccination reflective of Ontario Health’s current definition of being fully vaccinated 

• For more information visit?https://www.lhsc.on.ca/careers/health-review-requirements 

We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ2+ persons. We are committed to providing persons with disabilities equal opportunities and standards of goods and services, and are also fully compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005), as applicable.

As part of the assessment process applicants may be required to complete a written examination or test. Please be advised that a reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process.

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory police information check (original document) completed in the last 6 months.