Senior Biomedical Technical Officer - NICU
Position Classification: Senior Technical Officer
Location: Nepean Hospital
Remuneration: $99,458.61 - $102,554.37 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ516874
Applications Close: 19/01/2025
With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed
and develop in your chosen career role.
About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean and Blue Mountains and Lithgow Region.
The Senior Biomedical Technical Officer conducts routine inspection, equipment repairs, and preventative maintenance to AS/NZ Standards under limited supervision on a range of Neonatal medical devices that includes, both medical and scientific instrumentation. These could be of electronic, electrical, or mechanical operation and checked to maintain patient and staff safety. The position also calls for technical support and training to be provided to clinical users on the above instrumentation when required.
The successful incumbent will participate in procurement prioritisation, research projects, and other NICU departmental activities are as per key accountabilities. We invite you to take a next step in your career. Apply Today!
Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees
- Accrued Day Off (ADO) for full time employees
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
- Novated Leasing
- Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Fitness Passport
NBMLHD is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We encourage and welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders; people living with disability; people from a Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) background; people who identify as LGBTQI+, people with a lived experience of mental health concerns and people of mature age.
For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.
What you will bring to the role:
- Possess qualifications in Biomedical Engineering equivalent to AQF6 as a minimum, combined with industry experience in the Healthcare Environment. Example qualifications include Biomedical Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Advanced/Associate Diploma in Electronic Engineering or equivalent qualification(s) with experience appropriate to the position.
- Be technically competent and have excellent knowledge of both analog and digital electronics as applied to medical devices.
- Demonstrated experience with electrical safety procedures and knowledge of relevant Australian standards as applied to medical devices in Health care facilities.
- Demonstrated knowledge of mechanical ventilators, including their repair and maintenance.
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to priorities competing tasks.
- Possess excellent written and oral skills in English to effectively liaise with nursing, medical, administrative staff and suppliers of services.
- Strong ability to utilise computer software & database applications with knowledge of computer networking.
- Ability to work as part of a team and be capable of working with minimal supervision.
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Paul Daniels on Paul.Daniels@health.nsw.gov.au
