Job Description

Your Opportunity:Clinical Engineering is looking for a Biomedical Technologist to support the Alberta Kidney Care program. We have a temporary position available supporting the Hemodialysis Program at many locations across Central, Edmonton and Northern Alberta. This position is part of a highly specialized team of Biomedical Technologists. Specific training will be provided on the support of a variety of Dialysis machines and other supporting medical equipment. As a team member of the Clinical Engineering Edmonton, the Biomedical Technologist I is responsible for the management of medical technology. The technologist requires a comprehensive knowledge of clinical practices, procedures, and types of equipment and must be well versed in the details of anatomy and physiology. The technologist is responsible for customer support, staff education, performance assurance testing, and maintenance and repair of complex medical, biomedical, and electronic devices or systems. These responsibilities must all be completed according to CSA, manufacturers, department, and accreditation standards. Responsibilities also include prioritization, scheduling, managing assigned workload, and other related duties as required. Regular travel outside the city is required and may require multiple night layovers. Occasional travel out of the province or country may be required for equipment support training.Description:As a Biomedical Equipment Technologist I, you will perform service and support for medical equipment to ensure safety and reliability.

• Classification: Biomedical Equipment Tech I
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Clinical Engineering - Home Hemodialysis
• Primary Location: West Edmonton Kidney Care
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 07-JUN-2024
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 17-JUN-2024
• Temporary End Date: 31-AUG-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, On Call
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $35.45
• Maximum Salary: $46.69
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver\'s License, Vehicle Provided

Required Qualifications:Completion of a two year diploma in Biomedical Engineering Technology from an accredited Institute of Technology. Active or eligible for registration as a Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) with The Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta (ASET). Additional Required Qualifications:Familiarity with hemodialysis therapy and chronic kidney disease treatment. Preferred Qualifications:Active registration as a Technologist-in-Training (T.T.) or Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) with The Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta (ASET).Please note:All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.Security Screening:A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.Healthy Albertans. Healthy
Communities. Together.We\'re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care every day, all across Alberta.Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it\'s about putting patients\' and families\' experiences, priorities and trust first.We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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