Biomedical Technician

Exceptional Care – Exceptional People

The Brant Community Healthcare System is a two‑site Community Hospital located in Brantford and Paris, Ontario. The Brantford General is an acute care hospital and the Willett in Paris is an urgent care centre with transitional beds.

Why Choose BCHS?

• Centralized Education Fund – opportunities for continuing education and staff development
• Various schedules available (e.g. 4 on 5 off for full‑time nurses)
• HOOPP Pension Plan
• Predictable work locations
• Discounted onsite parking (no shuttles or waiting lists)
• Support 24 / 7 – you’re not on your own (managers on call, physicians, allied health and support staff)
• Wellness matters – our Employee Assistance Program is free and confidential to all employees and family members
• Ongoing infection and prevention control measures, education, appropriate PPE and support available to all employees

Position Summary

The Biomedical Technician is part of an integrated team that provides a full range of clinical engineering services in support of the safe, efficient and effective utilization of medical technology across Brantford General Hospital and The Willett Hospital. Duties include troubleshooting, repairing, calibrating, testing, inspecting, and maintaining a wide variety of biomedical and electronic equipment, devices and ancillary products used for patient diagnosis and treatment; participating in incident investigations and hazard follow‑up involving medical technology; and providing input related to device modification and capital and non‑capital purchasing including the development of specifications and review of tenders as requested. The role also provides orientation and / or technical support to clinical staff on matters related to medical technology such as appropriate equipment practices and operation of equipment, devices and ancillary products in the clinical environment.

Mandatory Qualifications

Effective September 7th, 2021, all applicants must provide proof of two doses for full vaccination against Covid‑19 (in the form of watermark receipts from the provincial portal) or provide written proof of a medical or religious reason for not being fully vaccinated as per Organization Policy, Covid‑19 Immunization andul>

Primary Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities Also Include

Safety (patient, worker & workplace) is a BCHS Corporate Priority. The successful applicant will demonstrate good stewardship in the identification, reporting and mitigation of unsafe acts or conditions.

Accommodation

The Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from women, Indigenous persons, members of racialized groups, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientation and persons of any gender identity or gender expression. Brant Community Healthcare System is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. To ensure there is equal opportunity during the recruitment and selection process, please contact your Recruiter to discuss accommodation.

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