I'm currently working a very exciting Senior Clinical Engineer role with one of our clients based in Dublin 4. Ideally you will have 4-5 years experience within a hospital environment. You will work mainly on commissioning and servicing equipment, and will be a key player in an upcoming expansion.
Reports to:
Clinical Engineering Manager
The rate and pace of change in the health services is such that that adaptability is essential in this position. My client is currently undergoing major developments and the post holder will be required to maintain and enhance their professional knowledge, skills and aptitudes necessary to respond to a changing environment.
Job Purpose
The Clinical Engineer will have the ability and experience to handle the day-to-day technical problems and work tasks related to the management, maintenance, repair, and calibration of Medical equipment.The post holder will have the skills, ability and breadth of experience and knowledge to be able to deal with relevant routine and emergency situations as they arise and will be expected communicate equipment related issues to relevant stakeholders.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Provide clinical technical services for preventative maintenance, servicing, inspection and repair to a wide range of patient-critical medical equipment.
* Undertake front-line repairs on a variety of medical equipment. E.g. - Defibrillators, AED's, Anesthetics Devices, Patient Monitors.
* Check that equipment performs to manufacturer's specification.
* Carry out calibration, quality control, safety and acceptance testing of medical equipment.
* Carry out electrical and functional safety checks.
* Using technical and clinical experience, identify potentially hazardous symptoms and faults when in clinical areas or in talking to clinical staff.
* Liaise with clinical staff to organize preventative maintenance.
* Liaise with database administration regarding the updating/record keeping on database (and assist where required).
* Take responsibility for all tools and equipment within the post holder's care. (Testing equipment are calibrated are required etc.)
* Ensure facilities are kept clear and well ordered
* Be expected to provide appropriate immediate technical support and/or advice based on individual knowledge and experience, making judgements as to priorities, working in close co-operation with colleagues to ensure that the full objectives of the department are realized.
* Review new equipment items at requisition and delivery stage to ensure they are fit for purpose and appropriate for use.
* Manage the process for equipment awaiting repair, commissioning, servicing etc.
* This hospital is a JCI accredited and the post holder will be required to play a pivotal role in ensuring adherence to relevant standards.
* Manage the clinical equipment inventory, ensuring all contracts & equipment records are kept up to date (including loan equipment).
* Ensure that contractors comply with all documentation requirements.
* Keep careful records of all work performed and complete other appropriate records.
* Ensure that the Electronic Medical Equipment Asset Register is kept up to date.
* Liaise with colleagues in external organizations to ensure best professional practice and guidance is adopted.
* Give feedback on the condition and performance of the equipment & make recommendations for replacement programmer.
* Be familiar with and follow the adverse event reporting procedure (and follow up on medical equipment issues where required).
* Manage external medical contractors when on-site to ensure all hospital procedures are adhered to.
* Help with selecting and acquiring any further new equipment deemed necessary
* Monitoring, documenting and acting on equipment hazard notices, recalls, reportable incidents and failures with the medical equipment
* Ensure that all the requirements, statutory and recommended, needed to maintain a safe environment for patients, staff and others associated with the operation, control and application of all medical equipment are maintained.