Senior Medical Technologist

Job description

Job responsibilities

To undertake routine servicing and maintenance of respiratory / ventilation equipment. To ensure that repaired equipment is mechanically and electrically effective and safe by checking in accordance with Unit/ Department test procedures and policies. To report and record defects in any equipment including repairs to the appropriate officers and to ensure that non compliant equipment is withdrawn from service. To apply specified procedures when dealing with equipment which has been contaminated.

To maintain test and calibration equipment

To take part in on call duties.

To aid in researching new equipment and projects in conjunction with medical and nursing staff. To evaluate / assess suitability of new equipment prior to purchase.

To participate and lead in-service training programs for medical staff, Nursing staff and junior Technologists .

To provide instruction on equipment provided for patients ,participating in the discharge of patients from the ward including the training of both the patients / relatives and carers in the correct use and care of the issued devices.

Where home installation are to be handed to other authorities to provide instruction to technical staff in operation adjustment and repair procedures.

To participate in Unit/Department/Trust mandatory training programs.

To identify equipment faults and undertake maintenance work on all medical equipment installed or provided by the Trust as per Unit/Departmental policies.

To transport necessary equipment to and from patients homes

To establish mechanical efficiency and electrical safety of equipment and to take action as appropriate

To install equipment in patients home

To operate Department / Trust vehicles under current guidelines

To keep secure and in good condition all Trust property supplied i.e. Vehicles, tools, test equipment, phones pagers etc.

To carry out such duties as may be required by the consultants or senior medical staff in the Lane Fox Unit.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Servicing, Repairing, Maintenance of Electro/mechanical Equipment

Desirable

• Research Involvement
• Working in a hospital / Clinical Environment
• Home Mechanical Ventilation
• Training MDT's

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential

• Degree - Electronics, Engineering, or relevant subject or experience in electronic Equipment Servicing

Desirable

• MSc Manufacturers Training Courses experience in Medical Equipment Servicing

Skills

Essential

• Troubleshooting Problem Solving Circuit Diagrams
• Teaching / Training
• To work in small team
• Excellent Communication
• Organisational / prioritise workload
• Computer literacy

Physical requirements

Essential

• Full UK Driving License

Desirable

• Driving License Travelling to Patients Home

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Thomas' Hospital

Westminster Bridge Road

London

SE1 7EH

Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)