Graduate Engineering Technician
CREGG are seeking an experienced Technician to join the HSE based in Portlaoise. Ideal role for an Engineering graduate with strong hands-on problem solving skills OR trade qualified mechanic. To discuss please call Rachel on 0860127415 or email rachel@cregg.ie
About the Role:
The Engineering Technician is responsible for carrying out the following duties:
- Travelling to patients homes in Portlaoise and adjacent counties to fix HSE equipment eg bed lifts, electronic wheelchairs etc.
- Assists in the development and maintenance of the systems required to effectively and safely manage medical devices/equipment
- To ensure all service and repairs are carried out in a manner that complies with equipment manufacturer’s recommendation and accepted best practice
- Carry out all work and duties in a manner that reflects optimum safety/assurance for patients and staff
- Prepare and maintain all necessary documentation, records and reports relating to duties performed, and department performance as required
- Provide assurance to Chief Clinical Engineering Technician in relation to the Management of medical device equipment
- Assist in acquiring equipment; managing SLAs, technical support, maintenance and repair systems, and timescales
- To ensure optimum management of equipment selection, utilisation and associated technical support in conjunction with other disciplines
- Carry out other administrative duties from time to time as may be required
- Ensure that all safety requirements, statutory and recommended are met to provide the safest environment for clients, staff and others associated with the operation, control and application of medical device equipment
- Ensure that a stock of necessary spare parts for the support medical device equipment is developed and maintained
- Agree and manage planned preventative maintenance schedules for all equipment including Patient Mobile hoists and Ceiling track hoist systems.
- Liaise with and supervise external service contractors as necessary to yield the required level of service as required
- Provide other equipment support functions which may be delegated to the post
Education and Training
- Have achieved a Level 7/level 8 degree OR be trade qualified
- Have 2 years work experience which shows candidate is adept at repairing electronics and have strong hands on problem solving skills
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