Biomedical Technologist

Job title: Biomedical Technologist

Job description: Biomedical Technologist

Job Number: 96876

Job: Technician/Technologist

Primary Location: Ontario-Hamilton

This position will be located at: Juravinski Hospital

Organization: BIOMED

Status: Casual Job Part-time

Hours per week: .01

Number of Openings: 3

Union Code: OPSEU Local 273

Minimum Salary: 32.9400 Hourly

Maximum Salary: 44.1700

Post Date: Sep 2, 2022, 4:00:00 AM

Close Date (Period for Applying) – External : Sep 10, 2022, 3:59:00 AM

Unit Summary

The Biomedical Technology Services department provides technical expertise to acute care centres for the support and maintenance of medical devices and systems. Services such as electrical inspection, device evaluation and user support are also mandated. Specialties exist for highly sophisticated systems. Also provides support for basic instrumentation. Significant emphasis is placed on the repair and maintenance of medical devices.

Position Summary

The Bio Med Technologist performs biomedical technologist duties such as inspection, repair, calibration, maintenance, and installation of patient-related devices and systems. The Technologist is required to perform site investigation and troubleshooting, and performs user training and assistance when required. The Technologist may take part in design, modification, construction, and evaluation of various devices as required, and performs other duties as assigned. This position is based at a specific site with primary responsibility for the site; however, must be willing to work at any HHS site, depending on circumstance, and may be required to rotate between sites if necessary. May be required to provide occasional support for smaller associate hospitals. The Bio Med Technologist must hold a valid driver’s license

Schedule Work Hours

7.5 hours per day, Monday to Friday, 8AM – 4PM

Qualifications

1. Full college diploma graduate of an accredited engineering technology program in Biomedical Engineering Technology and/or Electronics Engineering Technology.
2. At least 1 year experience in the field of Biomedical Technology
3. Strong knowledge of electronics, medical devices/systems, anatomy and physiology
4. Demonstrated ability to interact and deal with healthcare professionals at all levels

As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to Employee Health Services.

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact Human Resources Operations at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee’s exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment

Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset

If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:

Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement
Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement
Article 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement
Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement
Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement

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