Job Description

Your Opportunity:

As a team member of Diagnostic Imaging the Biomedical Technologist II is responsible for the management of technology including technical support of highly complex medical equipment and clinical systems. The technologist requires a comprehensive knowledge of clinical practices, procedures, and equipment types, and must be well versed in details of anatomy and physiology. The technologist working independently or as part of the clinical team, is responsible for performing assurance testing and support of complex medical devices, ensuring compliance to CSA, manufactures and accreditation specifications and standards. Responsibilities also include prioritization, scheduling and managing of assigned workload. This position is focused on supporting all equipment specific to Diagnostic Imaging, including x-ray, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MRI, CT, and other devices. The position is based at the Red Deer Regional Hospital but is responsible for servicing Diagnostic Imaging devices at sites within the Central, Calgary and Edmonton Zone.

Description:

As a Biomedical Equipment Technologist (BMET) II, you will provide assurance testing, maintenance and repair of complex medical, biomedical and electronic devices or systems.

• Classification: Biomedical Equipment Tech II
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Diagnostic Imaging
• Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Multisite
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 20-MAR-2023
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 30-MAR-2023
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $37.64
• Maximum Salary: $48.37
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver\'s License, Vehicle Required

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:

Healthcare IT knowledge such as networking (including various protocols and associated hardware), application interfaces, antivirus/encryption, and experience with computerized maintenance management software and medical diagnostic software. Demonstrate technical skills and mechanical aptitude. Demonstrate good interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills, proven organization skills. Must be reliable, alert, accurate, capable of working independently and possess good judgment and initiative. Travel outside the city or country will be required for equipment support training. Travel within Alberta will be required. Must have a valid passport. Preferred Qualifications:

4-6 years\' experience in medical equipment/technology support (Diagnostic Imaging preferred) coupled with several courses in diagnostic imaging equipment service.

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.

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