Industrial Technician Production (ANAESTHETICS / RESPIRATORY UNIT)

What you will need

• Minimum educational qualification: National Diploma (T- N- or S- Stream) or a B-tech degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical / Mechatronics / Electronic / Electrical or Clinical Engineering.
• Active interest in Medical Equipment, like ventilators and anaesthetic machines and repair and servicing thereof.
• Willing and able to perform physically challenging work.
• Willing to perform any other task required by you, requested by Clinical Engineering management.
• Candidate must be willing to assist other technicians in different workshops within Clinical Engineering, if required from time to time.
• Valid Driver’s licence Code B.
• Willing to work over-time if required.
• Willing to do stand-by duties and callouts if required.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy (including excel and word).
• Proven ability in fault- finding and repair of equipment, including, but not limited to, anaesthetic machines, ventilators, suction units, blenders and other equipment maintained by Clinical Engineering Anaesthetic workshop.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Knowledge of the Occupational health and safety act 1993 and its relevant regulations.
• Understanding of what Clinical Engineering entails. -Basic knowledge of anaesthetic and respiratory life support equipment.

Experience

Experience: Appropriate practical experience in the repair and maintenance of equipment in a Clinical Engineering or other Engineering environment and be willing to be trained in-house on ongoing basis. Inherent requirement of the job: Candidate must have the ability to be trained or have experience to operate mechanical machinery i.e. lathe, milling machine, etc. as well as doing minor electronic/electrical repairs by making use of test equipment, i.e. a multi-meter. Candidates must have experience to manage, plan and organise maintenance schedules on equipment.

Driver's licence

Valid Driver’s licence Code B.

Skills and competencies

• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy (including excel and word).

Key responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance, preventative maintenance, repairs and installation of related medical equipment. (Could be after hours or weekends).
• Liaise with clients and colleagues with regards to information and work progress.
• Ensure continuity of service by assisting other sections within CED, prioritising of work and agree to allocation of work due to operational requirements as determined by Clinical Engineering management.
• Write reports and assist with the drafting of specifications.
• Keep up to date records of equipment and activities including acceptance testing, marking and tracking.
• Ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Candidate must adhere to all legal requirements, protocols and procedures.

Additional details

• Grade: Provincial

How to apply

• Enquiries: Ms M Rossouw
• Telephone: (021) 938-4634

Please note

• No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
• Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a competency test on day of interview.