Medical Engineering Technologist

UHN is Canada's #1 hospital and the world's #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

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Union: non-union
Site: Toronto Western Hospital
Department: Medical Engineering
Reports to: Manager, Clinical Engineer
Work Model: On-site
Grade: B0:06
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: $66,027- $82,524 (To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)
Status: Temporary, Full-Time (contract until June 2026)
Closing Date: January 28, 2025

Position Summary

The Medical Engineering Technologist is responsible for the safe repair, performance assurance, preventive maintenance, incoming inspection and broad-based clinical technical support of medical equipment, instrumentation and systems for assigned equipment types. The Medical Engineering Technologist works directly with a wide variety of health care professionals (e.g. physicians, nurses, medical radiation technologists and support staff) and medical equipment vendors.

Duties

• Ensures the safe maintenance and repair of medical equipment.
• Tests, calibrates, troubleshoots, repairs and upgrades medical equipment (e.g., infusion pumps, patient monitors, defibrillators) to ensure it is operating safely, effectively and efficiently
• Carries out preventative maintenance routines, inspections and evaluations using a variety of test equipment and tools such as safety analyzers, conductivity meters, oscilloscopes, multimeters and defibrillator testers to ensure medical equipment is in proper working order
• Performs incoming inspection of new equipment, such as receiving, documenting, assembling, installing, conducting performance and safety testing, obtaining necessary legal approvals, coordinating the connection of the systems to the hospital network, and other specific activities dictated by the equipment or system(s) to prepare it for clinical use
• Determines tool, instrumentation and spare part requirements for equipment maintenance and assists clinical areas in ordering accessories and supplies by identifying suitable sources
• Maintains work documentation and equipment inventory information
• Participates in the selection and evaluation of medical equipment
• Provides in-service training and consultation to promote the proper use and care of equipment
• Performs risk management activities (e.g., incident investigations, managing safety alerts/recalls, proactively identifying safety-relates issues)
• Performs cross-functional and/or other duties consistent with the job classification, as assigned or requested
• Works in compliance of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and its regulations, reporting hazards, deficiencies and contravention's of the Act, in a timely manner

• Completion of a 3 year community college program in Biomedical Engineering Technology, Electronics Technology (or recognized equivalent) is required
• At a minimum, 1 year of practical and related experience is required
• Membership in the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) or other equivalent provincial technology association is an asset
• Certification as a Biomedical Engineering Technologist through the ACI is an asset
• Membership in provincial or national clinical/biomedical engineering society (e.g. Clinical Engineering Society of Ontario (CESO), Canadian Medical and Biological Engineering Society (CMBES)) is an asset
• Strong problem recognition and problem-solving skills in a technical field
• Strong interpersonal skills and customer service skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to manage deadlines
• Strong ability to work effectively as a team member and build working relationships with other colleagues
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to patient care and safety
• "Can-do" and open-minded attitude, ability to pivot when needed
• Ability to absorb new information quickly
• Strong computer skills, including reporting (e.g. Excel) and Microsoft 365 Applications

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

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Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.