medical equipment technician

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• Electrical and electronic engineering technologies/technicians, other

Experience

5 years or more

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

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Work setting

• On-site customer service
• Remote location
• Various locations
• Mechanical and service company
• Equipment operation
• Electronic
• Troubleshooting/diagnostic
• Service company

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Install equipment
• Interpret blueprints or other instructions to plan methods or sequences of operation
• Maintain equipment
• Read blueprints or other instructions to determine work requirements
• Service equipment
• Supervise the building and testing of prototypes
• Test power equipment and systems
• Assist in preparing estimates, schedules, specifications and reports
• Assist in inspecting, testing and adjusting electronic components
• Calibrate electronic equipment and instruments
• Assist in building and testing prototypes to specifications
• Conduct or supervise the installation, commissioning, and operation of electrical and electronic equipment and systems
• Set up and operate specialized and standard test equipment to diagnose, test and analyze the performance of electrical and electronic components, assemblies and systems
• Complete work orders, test and maintenance reports
• Write maintenance reports
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical problems
• Perform scheduled maintenance and service
• Perform on-site servicing and repair
• Ensure compliance with government regulations
• Check ultrasound equipment to ensure proper operation
• Perform simple electrical and continuity testing of electronic components, parts and systems
• Operate, monitor, maintain, calibrate and test equipment
• Conduct preventive maintenance programs and keep maintenance records
• Supervise installation of medical equipment
• Review operational reports to assess compliance with software and hardware requirements
• Operate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners
• Operate computerized tomography (CT) scanners

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Certified Engineering Technologist (CET)

Experience and specialization

Type of materials

• Technical reports

Computer and technology knowledge

• Device drivers
• Networking software
• Networking hardware
• TCP/IP
• MS Windows
• Performance testing

Technical terminology

• Engineering

Type of inspection and investigation

• Medical devices

Equipment, eystems and controls experience

• Electronic testing equipment and systems
• Medical and biomedical equipment and systems

Area of work experience

• Installation, maintenance and inspection of equipment or facilities

Medical specialization

• Biomedical engineering

Area of specialization

• Design
• Testing
• Installation
• Operations or production
• Repair
• Troubleshooting
• Diagnostics
• Electrical engineering
• Technical support

Sales experience

• Medical equipment and supplies

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel internationally
• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel regularly

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Handling heavy loads

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Organized
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Dependability
• Dedication
• Analytical

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Travel insurance