Job Description
The role of Biomedical Engineer provides high quality biomedical services to wards and departments, including preventative maintenance, breakdown services and front line support. This will ensure equipment is optimally maintained and clinical staff have the resources required for safe and effective patient treatment – in keeping with Epworth's purpose of Every Patient Matters. The position is a 12‐month, fixed‐term, full‐time parental leave position based primarily between Epworth Richmond and Epworth Freemasons, with the possibility of supporting other sites.
The successful applicant will work under the management of the Biomed leadership team based at the Richmond campus and may be required to participate in an after‐hours on‐call roster servicing all campuses, responding to urgent breakdowns and emergencies outside business hours.
Responsibilities
* Provide high quality biomedical services to clinical wards and departments.
* Perform equipment repairs and preventative maintenance to a high standard in line with manufacturers specifications and Australian Standards.
* Provide excellent customer service to key stakeholders.
* Work as a team player with a solid customer service focus.
Essential Qualifications
* A Biomedical Engineering degree, or similar, from an approved tertiary institution.
* Sound technical skills.
* The ability to work independently.
* Time management and work prioritisation skills.
* Strong customer service focus with confident and friendly communication skills.
Desirable Qualifications
* Previous experience in a hospital Biomedical Engineering department, or similar.
* Accurate record keeping skills using an asset management system.
* Experience in a hospital based setting with exposure to a wide range of medical equipment.
* Knowledge of relevant Australian Standards.
Benefits
* Salary package up to \$15,900 pre‐tax annually, leading to greater take home pay.
* The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia.
* Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave.
* Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth.
* Relocation assistance is available for approved candidates.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
All successful applicants are required to have an annual influenza vaccination where required under Epworth policy, to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check, and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check.
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