Clinical Engineering Technician

Acceptance of service certificates from contractors, including but not limited to ensuring data is completed correctly at the correct intervals of service, National service level agreements are adhered to, and follow-up repairs are planned and prioritised. Ensure results of all maintenance (reactive and preventive maintenance) are captured accurately on the CMMS. These entries should reflect spares used, labour involved, associated costs, tasks performed/actions taken and persons/suppliers involved - in accordance with Netcare Technical requirements. Ensure commissioning tests are performed prior to acceptance of new, demo and/or loan equipment, maintaining the necessary documentation as proof of this. Ensure all (new) medical equipment is barcoded in line with Netcare Technical' s recommendations, and maintained on the CMMS. Conduct six monthly equipment audits to ensure CMMS database accuracy, and ensure results of these audits are kept on file. Compile medical equipment replacement schedule (5 year plan) and obtain business approval from Hospital General Manager, in the absence of a Clinical Engineering Manager. Purchase and motivate for the purchasing of medical equipment. Implement policies and procedures as directed by Netcare Technical Division. Liaise with suppliers to schedule preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance. Obtain required quotes for capital medical equipment purchases and maintenance work. Ensure financial control through proper budgeting and control of outsourced services. Perform repairs, modifications and installations on equipment according to procedures that comply with the standards and recommendations of the manufacturers and/or governing agencies. Use medical test equipment to perform inspections and diagnose equipment failure where possible. Perform maintenance tasks as stipulated in "Equipment Type Skills Assessment TGL v1.1". Request and assist with the completion of incident reports on damage to clinical equipment and ensure documentation required for replacement is in place. Investigate and report on sentinel events with recommendations (to TSM or CM). Meet all competency and output requirements as defined in the ECSA's "Competency Standard for Registration as a Professional Engineer" document. Report on medical equipment to the Clinical Engineering Manager and or Technical Services Manager. Provide CMMS reporting on medical equipment. Provide MyMarket reporting on medical equipment. Develop and maintain trends of equipment failure and report to Netcare Technical Division, in the absence of a Clinical Interact with Clinical Engineering Technician Assistants (CETAs) on technical and financial issues related to medical equipment. Liaise with medical equipment suppliers to stay informed and trained in latest technological developments. Interact with Hospital Management , Ward and Theatre Managers on a regular basis, in the absence of a Clinical Engineering Manager, addressing issues including but not limited to status of repairs, planned services, incidents, repair costs and capital equipment purchase Active involved in achieving a satisfactory level of technical skill and knowledge. Create and maintain a positive environment where the differences of others are recognized, understood, and valued, so that all can reach their full potential and maximize their contributions. Professional flexibility in working hours while supporting business operations, including standby. Will interact with internal and external customers through several different means. Ability to travel independently due to 24hr functionality of the hospital environment. We provide meaningful careers that connect people with purpose. We attract highly skilled, engaged, and performing employees who are passionate about providing quality health and care. By joining Netcare, you will feel a great sense of inclusion and belonging as part of a family that cares about your growth and wellbeing. You will work with the best-in-class technology with high standards of health and safety. We offer competitive remuneration and benefits that are benchmarked against the best market trends. You will enjoy a fulfilling career working in a high performance, values driven organisational culture that values diversity.The Netcare Group offers a wide spectrum of career opportunities within various disciplines including nursing, emergency medical services, pharmaceutical services, information technology, human resources, finance and administration, procurement, technical and maintenance and marketing. Our recruitment process typically follows the following steps: Should you be shortlisted for the position, you will be contacted by the relevant HR Department to arrange an interview. Our selection process may further include employee risk assessments which includes employment references, credit, criminal and qualification checks. Should your application be successful, our human resources department will provide you with a formal letter of appointment and will contact you with information to facilitate your onboarding process. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful. Our story begins with our values and our behaviours. We are motivated by a belief in the sanctity of human life. We see it as a privilege to serve South Africans in their time of greatest need and vulnerability.To this end, we constantly explore new ways to blend compassion with cutting edge capabilities. But while much has been said about our world class facilities, our global benchmarks and clinical best practice, our greatest strength is our people. People who care for other people. Our Netcare people At Netcare, our people are the heartbeat of our organisation. We strive to grow with talented, compassionate people. Our people come from diverse backgrounds and cultures, and are united by a common purpose of providing the best and safest care; and by our shared values of Care, Truth, Participation, Compassion and Dignity. Our values and behaviours reflect our belief in human dignity, and guide how we treat each other.