Advert Ref: RMQ601
Advert Title: Clinical Technician
Area: La Lucia, Durban
Advert Type: Full-Time
Working Hours: 40 Hours
Time Conditions: Dayshift
Salary: R25,000 – R42,000
Closing Date: 24 May 2022

ROLE SUMMARY
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
• Perform preventive maintenance inspections of equipment in line with Hospital engineering and OEM protocols • Coordinate the selection and acquisition of medical equipment technology that is fit for purpose and application, and up-to-date with current developments and best practices in the healthcare field,
• 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 end-users.

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
• Solid Knowledge and application of Occupational Health and Safety Act and other relevant regulatory requirements,
• Ability to control a structured budget, whilst providing cutting edge technology to customers