Biomedical Engineering Technologist - Biomedical Engineering

Nova Scotia Health Authority and IWK Health Centre

Halifax, NS

Expired: June 22, 2020 Applications are no longer accepted.

$27 to $36 Hourly
Full-Time

Req ID: 76841
Location: CentralZone,Dickson Building - QEII
Company: NSHA
Department: 3002691 FMS Biomedical Engineering
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT (100%FTE) x 1position(s)
Union Status: SupportBargaining Unit -NSGEU
Posting Closing Date: 6-Jul-20

Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM on the Closing Date.

Nova Scotia Health Authority is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia. We are over 22,000 employees who provide health care and support services in hospitals, health centres and community-based programs throughout Nova Scotia.

Nova Scotia Health Authority provides health services to Nova Scotians and some specialized services to Maritimers and Atlantic Canadians. We operate hospitals, health centres and community-based programs across the province. Our team of health professionals includes employees, doctors, researchers, learners and volunteers that provide the health care or services you may need. This is accomplished across four geographic management zones which are responsible for the operation of acute care health centres and the provision of a variety of inpatient, outpatient services including academic, tertiary, quaternary care and community based programs and services including continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions.

Responsibilities

This posting is for a position as a Biomedical Engineering Technologist with the Biomedical Engineering Department for Central Zone of the Nova Scotia Health Authority. Initial placement will be with the Biomedical support team based out of the Victoria General (VG) site, though future moves between teams and locations are possible in order to respond to clinical support demands and trends. As a member of the Biomedical team, travel and coverage of the Central Zone may be expected on an occasional basis.

Under the supervision of the Manager, Biomedical Engineering, the Biomedical Engineering Technologist provides support for medical technology by repairing, maintaining and calibrating life support and other medical devices as well as maintaining medical computers and networks. The Biomedical Engineering Technologist also assists in the training of physicians, nurses, therapists and other technical staff as well as performing safety performance and routine inspections on electronic, electrical and mechanical equipment and systems.

Qualifications

•Grade 12 plus successful completion of a two-year course in Electronics Engineering Technology (accredited diploma) required.
•Must be registered or eligible to be registered with TechNova as a Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) within two (2) years of hire.
•Registration with the ACI as a Certified Dialysis Technologist (CDTc) or CBET certification is required for achievement of step 5 of the pay scale for this position.
•Travel to other sites or throughout the province is required. Valid Nova Scotia driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle is required.
•Valid Passport required for duration of employment.
•Must have working knowledge/training of electronics with the ability to understand the operation and have manual skills required to repair, calibrate, perform safety, performance routine inspections on electronic, electrical, mechanical and optical equipment, devices, systems and instruments.
•Effective communication skills.
•Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application. Additionally, candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.

Hours of Work

Permanent, Full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly

Salary Information

$26.9545 - $36.0776 hourly

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Typically interviews are held within three to four weeks of the closing date.

Successful external applicants will be required to submit the below documents and assume any associated costs as a condition of employment. Additional documentation such as banking & proof of identity will be included in your offer letter.

Criminal Record Check
Proof of education & training certifications
Proof of any additional required qualification
Valid registration with the relevant licensing body
Submission of immunization record along with health assessment documentation
Proof of SIN number

Hiring Process will depend on the timeliness of delivering the above. This is a Support bargaining unit - NSGEU position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Nova Scotia Health Authority is proud to provide a smoke free and scent free environment. Only online applications are accepted.

Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. Our priority groups are Aboriginal People, African Nova Scotians, Persons with Disabilities and Recent Immigrants. Members of these groups are welcome to apply and self-identify if they wish to be considered under our Employment Equity policy.

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