Job Description Summary
In this fulltime role, the Biomedical Technologist will maintain biomedical equipment; to evaluate, diagnose, repair and perform planned maintenance (PM), driving customer satisfaction through Service Excellence. Service area includes hospitals in and around Windsor, Ontario. Flexible hours of work are required.
It is a condition of hire that any new employees that will provide products or services to a GE Healthcare customer facility are fully vaccinated and provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. All offers of employment are conditional upon the satisfaction of this requirement. “Fully vaccinated” means that any such person must have received two doses of a COVID-19 vaccination approved by Health Canada. The second dose of vaccine must have been administered at least 14 clear days before commencing employment.
Job Description
Position Responsibilities:
With minimal supervision, evaluate progressively complex, customer biomedical equipment issues
Implement appropriate repairs, perform planned maintenance (PM), safety/environmental inspections and maintain effective customer relations.
Follow appropriate GE policies, procedures, hospital protocol and complete necessary documentation, meeting strict quality measurable metrics outlined in the contractually agreement between GE HealthCare and their customers.
Maintain daily communications with customers as directed, to ensure resolution and proper follow-up, leading to customer satisfaction. Implement GE / customer facility contract, supporting business goals and objectives.
Work as a member of local team to provide efficient service delivery to all accounts within assigned area or region. Share on-call / pager responsibility.
Document all repair actions and submit reports/summaries according to schedule. Maintain approved parts inventory. Manage service delivery processes in compliance with GE policies.
Ensure proper care of spares, tools and test equipment and ensure calibration. Enhance and maintain technical knowledge of current standards, codes and procedures regarding safe and effective use of medical equipment through formal instruction.
Comply with all required customer policies including Health and Human Services, Privacy, and Environment Health & Safety.
Perform other related duties as assigned including but not limited to active participation in customer committees
Required Skills:
Demonstrates evidence of active approach to problem resolution
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think innovatively and independently
Demonstrated commitment to maintaining/enhancing professional competence through participation in appropriate continuing education activities
Ability to maintain skills in an escalated paced environment
Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative team approach and to adhere to the accepted standards of personal conduct
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to interface with all levels of management is required
Ability to quickly learn and utilize various corporate or computer-based applications
Maintains the work area as clean as possible during and after work
Performs corrective and preventive maintenance as per manufacturer specifications and compliant with policies and procedures outlined in Biomed Policy and CSA Standards
Maintains personal activity records for department including opening and closing work requisitions on the computer
Maintains dialysis equipment, if certified to do so
Provide Clinical input to users as needed for evaluations and purchase decisions
Minimum Education and Experience:
Advanced Diploma in Biomedical Engineering Technology / Engineering (Min 3 years).
Eligible for or working towards, Certification by the International Certification Commission ( ICC ) as a CBET(c).
Ability to perform effective repair and planned maintenance on basic biomedical or electronic equipment, including but not restricted to:
Anesthesia and ventilator equipment
Bedside and central monitoring
Biomedical equipment asset management system
Patient monitor information and database systems
Physiological measurement devices
Proficient computer skills including a functional knowledge of common business software such as MS Office.
Basic Networking / IT infrastructure.
5 years of experience using Mechanical Tools and understanding of basic mechanical problems.
Previous experience developing and maintaining good customer relationships.
A valid Ontario driver’s license.
Desired:
Current GE Biomedical Experience.
Advanced Networking/IT
Advanced Biomedical Diploma with GE specific site Practicum Experience.
Current technical training in GE products eg Aisys, BX50, Diagnostic Cardiology, etc.
OACETT (Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists) membership.
Goals & Objectives
Compliance with GE policies and procedures
Compliance with all Quality and EHS regulations
In depth knowledge of Customer Facility Programs
Awareness GE’s Biomedical Technologies Business Goals and Objectives
Support initiatives to improve customer satisfaction and Net Promoter Score.
Additional Job Description
Additional Information
Compensation Grade
PB2
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes