medical equipment technician

Education:

Bachelor's degree. Electrical and electronic engineering technologies/technicians, other.

Work setting:

On-site customer service. Remote location. Various locations. Mechanical and service company. Equipment operation. Electronic. Troubleshooting/diagnostic. Service company.

Tasks:

• Install equipment.
• Interpret blueprints or other instructions to plan methods or sequences of operation.
• Maintain equipment.
• Read blueprints or other instructions to determine work requirements.
• Service equipment.
• Supervise the building and testing of prototypes.
• Test power equipment and systems .
• Assist in preparing estimates, schedules, specifications and reports.
• Assist in inspecting, testing and adjusting electronic components.
• Calibrate electronic equipment and instruments.
• Assist in building and testing prototypes to specifications.
• Conduct or supervise the installation, commissioning, and operation of electrical and electronic equipment and systems.
• Set up and operate specialized and standard test equipment to diagnose, test and analyze the performance of electrical and electronic components, assemblies and systems.
• Complete work orders, test and maintenance reports.
• Write maintenance reports.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical problems.
• Perform scheduled maintenance and service.
• Perform on-site servicing and repair.
• Ensure compliance with government regulations.
• Check ultrasound equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Perform simple electrical and continuity testing of electronic components, parts and systems.
• Operate, monitor, maintain, calibrate and test equipment.
• Conduct preventive maintenance programs and keep maintenance records.
• Supervise installation of medical equipment .
• Review operational reports to assess compliance with software and hardware requirements .
• Operate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners.
• Operate computerized tomography (CT) scanners.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

Certified Engineering Technologist (CET).

Type of materials:

Technical reports.

Computer and technology knowledge:

• Device drivers.
• Networking software.
• Networking hardware.
• TCP/IP.
• MS Windows.
• Performance testing.

Technical terminology:

Engineering.

Type of inspection and investigation:

Medical devices.

Equipment, eystems and controls experience:

• Electronic testing equipment and systems.
• Medical and biomedical equipment and systems.

Area of work experience:

Installation, maintenance and inspection of equipment or facilities.

Medical specialization:

Biomedical engineering.

Area of specialization:

• Design.
• Testing.
• Installation.
• Operations or production.
• Repair.
• Troubleshooting.
• Diagnostics.
• Electrical engineering.
• Technical support.

Sales experience:

Medical equipment and supplies.

Security and safety:

Criminal record check.

Transportation/travel information:

• Own vehicle.
• Travel expenses paid by employer.
• Willing to travel.
• Willing to travel internationally.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Willing to travel regularly.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Fast-paced environment.
• Work under pressure.
• Tight deadlines.
• Attention to detail.
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
• Handling heavy loads.

Personal suitability:

• Client focus.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Excellent written communication.
• Initiative.
• Organized.
• Team player.
• Values and ethics.
• Dependability.
• Dedication.
• Analytical.

Screening questions:

• Do you have experience working in this field?.
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.

Experience:

5 years or more.

Employment terms options:

• Day.
• Overtime required.

Green job:

Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes.

Workplace information:

On the road job.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Health care plan.
• Vision care benefits.

Financial benefits:

Mileage paid.

Other benefits:

• Free parking available.
• Travel insurance.