Charge Technologist - Engineering Tech

Position Overview

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Main Function:

To provide a safe environment for all patients and staff through the application of approved engineering concepts and repair methods relative to systems used in patient care areas.

The Charge Technologist - Biomedical Equipment is responsible for coordination and performance of daily technical support activities related to biomedical equipment and devices used within the clinical, allied health, and/or support service departments under their oversight. The incumbent provides supervision to the Biomedical Engineering Technologists, coordinating and organizing work assignments, monitoring task completions, and providing service guidance to staff.

Experience

• Minimum of five years' experience as a Biomedical Engineering Technologist required.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Graduation from an Electronics Technology or specific Biomedical Engineering Technology program from an accredited education institution required.
• Completion of a recognized supervisory course. The incumbent must successfully complete an approved course within eighteen months of hire as a condition of employment.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Must be certified as an Engineering Technologist by CTTAM (Certified Technicians and Technologists Association of Manitoba Inc.).
• Certification as a Certified Biomedical Engineering Technologist (CBET(c)) with The Canadian Board of Examiners for Biomedical Engineering Technologists and Technicians is an asset.

Qualifications and Skills

• Must have strong leadership ability.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Must have good organizational and time management skills, the ability to grasp concepts quickly, and a strong customer service focus.
• Must be able to work under pressure and make decisions using sound judgement.
• Must have the ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in PC use and office productivity software applications such as word processor, spreadsheet and database is required.
• The provincial health system in Manitoba has adopted the LEADS in a Caring Environment framework.

Physical Requirements

• Position involves walking fairly long distances, long periods of standing, and lifting equipment, supplies, parts, etc. (approximately 25 kg).
• The position routinely involves working with small delicate instrumentation requiring manual dexterity and normal vision, with or without correction.
• Incumbents may be exposed to solvents used as cleaning agents for solder flux remover, switch cleaners and other chemicals used in electronic maintenance.
• May be required to travel throughout the service area requiring a valid Manitoba driver's license and use of a personal motor vehicle.