Biomedical Equipment Technologist II

As a team member of Diagnostic Imaging the Biomedical Technologist II is responsible for the management of technology including technical support of highly complex medical equipment and clinical systems. The technologist requires a comprehensive knowledge of clinical practices, procedures, and equipment types, and must be well versed in details of anatomy and physiology. The technologist working independently or as part of the clinical team, is responsible for performing assurance testing and support of complex medical devices, ensuring compliance to CSA, manufactures and accreditation specifications and standards. Responsibilities also include prioritization, scheduling and managing of assigned workload. This position is focused on supporting all equipment specific to Diagnostic Imaging, including x-ray, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MRI, CT, and other devices. The position is based at the Red Deer Regional Hospital but is responsible for servicing Diagnostic Imaging devices at sites within the Central, Calgary and Edmonton Zone.

As a Biomedical Equipment Technologist (BMET) II, you will provide assurance testing, maintenance and repair of complex medical, biomedical and electronic devices or systems.

Completion of a two year diploma in Biomedical Engineering Technology from an accredited Institute of Technology. Active or eligible for registration as a Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) with The Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta (ASET).

Healthcare IT knowledge such as networking (including various protocols and associated hardware), application interfaces, antivirus/encryption, and experience with computerized maintenance management software and medical diagnostic software. Demonstrate technical skills and mechanical aptitude. Demonstrate good interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills, proven organization skills. Must be reliable, alert, accurate, capable of working independently and possess good judgment and initiative. Travel outside the city or country will be required for equipment support training. Travel within Alberta will be required. Must have a valid passport.

4-6 years’ experience in medical equipment/technology support (Diagnostic Imaging preferred) coupled with several courses in diagnostic imaging equipment service.