Clinical Technician - Durban, South Africa - La Lucia Healthcare Hospital
1 week ago
Description
The incumbent will be responsible for management and maintenance of medical equipment technology and all associated facets within the hospital.
The critical outputs will include:
- Establish and maintain an accurate computerised asset management system as per Hospital Engineering protocols,
- Generate and manage medical equipment replacement plan for all medical equipment for the hospital
- Perform first line repairs, modifications and installations on equipment, utilising the necessary test equipment, in accordance with the standards and recommendations of original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and/or governing agencies
- Communicate and negotiate with vendors to purchase the most cost effective equipment at the highest quality as per Hospital engineering and procurement protocols
- Coordinate the 'Supply chain management' of medical equipment for all growth/new projects as per Hospital protocols
- Monitor and report on equipment failure trends and life cycle costs
- Ensures risks are controlled by reporting incidents and potential risks and corrective action taken
- Ensure safe working procedures and technical documents are adhered to
- Manage Equipment SLAs at hospital level and ensure outputs are met
- Perform formal operators training and monitor competency compliance by arranging training with vendors for hospital nursing staff and equipment endusers.
SKILLS PROFILE EDUCATION
- Diploma in Clinical / Bio medical engineering or Diploma in electronics or Electrical Engineering/ relevant NQF level 6 Qualification.
- Member of the Clinical Engineering Association of South Africa (CEASA) advantageous
WORK EXPERIENCE
- 3 years' experience within a hospital environment as a Clinical Technician,
- Experience within, and understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be an advantage,
- Previous exposure to planned maintenance, budgets and financial control,
- Previous management experience and/or qualification would be an advantage,
- Driver's license and ability to travel,
- Computer Literacy essential
- Solid understanding of Asset Management Systems
- Ability to control a structured budget, whilst providing cutting edge technology to customers
Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent
Salary:
R25, R42,000.00 per month
Education:
- Diploma (preferred)
Experience:
- Clinical Technician (preferred)
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