Biomedical Technician , Queensland Health

Biomedical Technology Services, Department of Health are seeking a permanent full-time HP2 Biomedical Technician to join our team. Located in Cairns the primary purpose of this position is to be an integral part of a team delivering technical services including repairs, planned maintenance and other technology support services to ensure the safety and effectiveness of electronic and/or mechanical health technology equipment and systems. If this sounds like the type of career opportunity for you we encourage you to apply.

Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Engineering & Surveying
Classification HP2
Workplace Location Cairns region
Job ad reference QLD/HSQ458211
Closing date 11-Dec-2022
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Salary Other
Job duration Permanent Full-time
Contact person Colin Moon
Contact details 0742266874
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We are seeking a permanent full-time HP2 Biomedical Technician to join our team at Biomedical Technology Services, Department of Health. This role is responsible for delivering technical services including repairs, planned maintenance and other technology support services to ensure the safety and effectiveness of electronic and/or mechanical health technology equipment and systems.

What we are looking for:

• Knowledge and experience in electronic and/or mechanical technologies, general engineering and other technologies associated with health technology equipment.
• Ability to apply established methods and procedures in completing routine technical tasks (such as the installation, maintenance and development of health technology or similar equipment) as well as ability to complete more complex tasks under the guidance of more experienced practitioners.
• Willingness to provide guidance and support to students and less experienced practitioners.
• High level of interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders/clients under the direction of more senior practitioners.
• Commitment to the principles of quality management and continuous quality improvement.
• Honesty, integrity and respect for all staff, clients and other health care workers.

Mandatory qualifications, licences and other requirements:

• The successful applicant must at least hold an Associate Diploma (generally graduating prior to the year 2000) or a Diploma or Advanced Diploma (or equivalent) (Year 2000 onwards), tertiary, or equivalent formal qualification(s) in the field of Engineering.
• Hold the licences, certifications and accreditations required to carry out activities within the relevant discipline areas, or willingness and ability to make significant progress towards obtaining such during the first 6 months of employment. For example: Restricted Electrical Work Licence.
• A “C” class driver's licence is required, and you will be required to drive Queensland Health vehicles as part of general duties.
• Travel, Shift Rostering and On-call requirements: Biomedical Technology Services (BTS) is committed to providing appropriate services at all times to health facilities throughout the state, consequently staff may (following consultation) be required to transfer to another work location, participate in 24-hour shift arrangements, on-call and weekend rosters, occasional overtime, and to travel throughout Queensland for periods of up to approximately two weeks at a time.
• Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and if applicable registration or membership with the appropriate registration authority or association. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to the commencement of clinical duties.
• Please detail any visa conditions you may have if you are not a permanent resident of Australia.
• It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against one or more of the following vaccine preventable diseases during their employment (

): measles, mumps, rubella (MMR),varicella (chicken pox),pertussis (whooping cough), hepatitis B, tuberculosis * Professional Development allowance

• Professional Development leave

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Permanent Full-time HP2

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