Job Description

Horizon Health Network is an equal opportunity employer.

COMPETITION #: 2022-64227 External

BARGAINING UNIT: Medical Science Professionals

ZONE: Fredericton

DEPARTMENT: Facilities Engineering and Property Management

FACILITY: Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital

POSTING TYPE: Permanent Full Time

JOB TITLE: Electronic Engineering Technologist

CLASSIFICATION: Electronic Engineering Technologist (ET01)

LANGUAGE: English Essential

HOURS OF WORK: Day, Evening, Night, Rotating, Subject to change due to operational requirements

SALARY: $22.09 to $27.90 per hour

JOB PURPOSE:

This is Facilities technology work related to the operation of microprocessor-controlled systems and equipment within health care facilities to ensure that the patient environment is appropriately controlled and maintained. Work is performed on systems and equipment that prevent health care acquired infections and the control of infectious diseases, as well as systems that support life safety and security among patients, staff and visitors.

Duties include installing, programming, testing, calibrating, monitoring, modifying, performing inspection and preventative maintenance (IPM) and emergency repairs on a diverse range of electronic and computer-controlled systems and equipment that promote the efficient, effective and safe delivery of health care services to ensure optimal care outcomes for patients. Systems and equipment include but are not limited to: building management automation systems, HVAC environmental and infection control systems, life safety alarm and communication systems, Medical Device Reprocessing equipment, particle testing and pressurization of surgical theatres.

Electronics Engineering Technologists read and interpret detailed manuals and schematic circuity to diagnose, analyze, troubleshoot and resolve complex system and equipment issues. Employees estimate costs of projects and provide technical input, comments and advice on construction/redevelopment projects requiring new electronic controls and equipment.

Employees of this classification work collaboratively to support other tradespersons and outside contractors on the electronic/instrumentation controls components of equipment. They may be required to provide technical assistance, instructions and training to other clinical users, and provide and orientation to other employees.

N.B. These job duties are only the basic and prime duties of the job, related and allied duties may be assigned from time to time as necessary for the efficient operation of the service.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• ET-01 Graduate of an accredited two-year Electronics Engineering Technology program OR a two-year Industrial Control Technology program; AND awaiting certification as a Professional Technologist by New Brunswick Society of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (NBSCETT).
• ET-02 Certified as a Professional Technologist and in good standing with NBSCETT.
• Ability to attend work on a regular basis.
• Ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Good work record.
• Written and spoken competence in English is required

Applications for this position must be submitted on-line by October 26, 2022.

Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.

NOTE: There will be no further postings for this position should there be no fully qualified applicants. If you wish to be considered for this position and have most of the qualifications as posted and the registration or licensure where required, you are encouraged to apply at this time.

Should testing be required to demonstrate language proficiency, the official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources and the requesting manager electronically and will be placed on the personnel file for Horizon hiring purposes.

Please quote Competition # 2022-64227-External. Horizon Health Network appreciates expressed interest, however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. Human Resources Department, Horizon Health Network.