Ct technologist Jobs in Hamilton, ON

Unit Summary

The Biomedical Technology Services department provides technical expertise to clinical areas for the support and maintenance of medical devices and systems. Services such as electrical inspection, repair, maintenance, device evaluation, and user support are mandated. Specialties exist for life support technologies and sophisticated monitoring, diagnostic and therapeutic medical systems. Support of simpler medical instrumentation is also mandated. Scope includes support for our main hospitals and for our external clients and smaller facilities.

Position Summary

The Biomedical Technologist - Mechanical performs Biomed mechanical functions in the Biomed Mechanical machine shop. Duties include repair and enhancement of surgical instruments, fabrication of any apparatus required to solve a particular challenge or problem, and consult on any aspect related to medical or surgical processes (including appropriateness of materials related to sterility). Other duties as assigned by the manager. The position involves activities ranging from routine to critical patient safety issues management.

Schedule Work Hours

Monday to Friday; 7.5 Hours per day (i.e. shift 8AM-4PM)

Qualifications

1. Tool Maker (college certificate).
2. Familiar with all types of Conventional Machine tools and grinders and their associated attachments, stainless welding, silver welding.
3. Familiar with full spectrum of materials, (as well as stainless steels, high performance plastics).
4. Work within high tolerances, and small, fine work pieces along with exceptional hand-eye coordination and familiar with all hand tools and measuring instruments
5. Organize, prioritize, and complete assigned.
6. Work with none or minimal supervision. Ability to work fully and independently (without help).
7. Observe good health and shop safety practices
8. Experience repairing and enhancing surgical instruments.
9. Good communication skills.
10. Solve mechanical-based problems; design, develop, and fabricate (ability to improvise).
11. 5 years of experience in the field.
12. Working knowledge of/and experience troubleshooting and repairing hydraulic systems.
13. Proven ability to think outside the box.

Guidelines

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact Human Resources at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.