Job Description

Requisition ID: 361730
Position Number: 21003246
Posting End Date: July 12, 2024
City: Selkirk
Employer: Shared Health
Site: Shared Health - Selkirk Mental Health Centre
Department / Unit: SH Support Services SMHC
Job Stream: Non-Clinical
Union: CUPE
Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 07/08/2024 - Indefinite
Reason for Term: Other Leave
FTE: 1.00
Anticipated Shift: Days
Work Arrangement: In Person
Daily Hours Worked: 7.25
Annual Base Hours: 1885
Salary: $24.755, $25.612, $26.428, $27.377, $28.336, $29.315
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.
Position Overview
The Medical Equipment Technician will provide a safe working environment for patients and staff by using best business practices to manage medical resources, equipment, services and processes within Selkirk Mental Health Centre. The Medical Equipment Technician is thoroughly familiar with all installation, maintenance and basic repair of medical equipment including lifting/transferring equipment, mobility equipment, first aid kits, AED\'s, and laboratory equipment. The incumbent must work independently to manage the preventative medical maintenance program ensuring all medical equipment operates smoothly and safely on a daily basis. Work may involve the supervision and/or instruction of acting status technicians.
Experience

• Experience developing policies and procedures required.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Degree, Diploma, or Certificate in a related field with experience in a health care setting required.

Certification/Licensure/Registration
Not Applicable
Qualifications and Skills

• Familiarity with the Accreditation Canada process required.
• Demonstrated problem identification, analysis and resolution skills required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Strong organizational skills required.
• Demonstrates mechanical aptitude and technical skills to complete basic repairs of medical equipment required.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) required.
• Ability to work on own for long periods with minimum supervision/direction required.
• Ability to instruct others in all phases of the equipment program required.
• Ability to undertake on-the-job training courses as necessary required.

Physical Requirements
Not Applicable
This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.
We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.
Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.
This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.
Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.
Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.