HOSPITAL SERVICES

ELECTRO BIO-MEDICAL ENGINEER

EGII

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB SUMMARY:

The Electro Bio-Medical Engineer will work as part of a multi-disciplined team of Engineers
and Engineering Technicians. The main responsibilities are acceptance testing, scheduling
and monitoring of planned preventative maintenance and the repair of medical equipment.

The role ranges from the management, repair and maintenance of hundreds of relatively
simple devices such as Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) units, Nebulisers,
Temperature Monitors, Flow meters and Regulators to highly complex medical equipment
such as Multi-Parameter Patient Monitors, ventilation equipment, Defibrillators and
Anaesthetic Machines.

RELATIONSHIPS:

The post-holder will report to the Head of EBME and be responsible to the Head of Facilities.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Display a high standard of self-discipline and attitude towards work at all times, in
view of both the nature of the equipment and its location.

 Liaise with other healthcare professionals, clients and external organisations in the
resolution of complex issues.

 Work unsupervised for long periods ensuring the ‘lone working policy’ is followed.

 Assist in the training and development of more junior members of staff.

 Carry out acceptance testing and commissioning of new equipment, repairs, planned
preventative maintenance and electrical safety testing whilst ensuring your daily
work schedule is prioritised correctly.

 Continue your development by furthering your skills and knowledge in equipment

areas such as infusion devices, multi-parameter monitors, anaesthetics, Ventilators.
  Consider the cost implications involved when carrying out repairs or performing
planned preventative maintenance on medical equipment.

 To regularly work on medical equipment in patient areas, such as Critical Care Ward,
Special Care Baby Unit, Operating Theatres, Surgical and Medical Wards and to make
diagnosis on equipment whilst it is still connected to the Patient.

 To calibrate medical equipment, some of which may be highly complex, using a

range of electronic/mechanical test instruments, some of which are also highly
complex in operation.

 To be competent in the use of precision and fine tools.

 To ensure the technical safety of the equipment under your control or jurisdiction
and that it is within the prescribed specification as laid down in the relevant
statutory documents.

 Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of current standards, mandatory regulations and

guidelines relating to medical equipment.

 To maintain computer/written technical records of all work undertaken.

 There is a regular requirement to work on live electro-medical equipment that is

subject to exposed electrical supplies and/or lethal electrical hazards.

 On occasion there will be a requirement to move heavy medical equipment such as

theatre microscopes, surgical diathermy sets, anaesthetic machines whilst carrying
out repairs or planned preventative maintenance.

 Attend lectures, seminars and training courses, where such a need is identified and
disseminate gained knowledge to other members of staff where applicable.

 To participate in an on-call service, subject to an agreement between the post-

holder and the Head of EBME.

 Any other duties commensurate with the grade of the post following discussions
with the post holder.

KEY CRITERIA:

ESSENTIAL

1. Registered with a professional Institution, IEng or minimum of HNC in engineering or

electronics,

2. Demonstrate energy, enthusiasm and innovation in the workplace.

3. Ability to problem solve.

4. Ability to work under pressure using own initiative and as part of a small team.
 5. Capable of working in a demand driven service.

6. Understanding of health and safety issues within the Healthcare environment.

7. Good verbal and written communication skills in order to communicate with staff at
all levels and maintain accurate records.

DESIRABLE

8. Knowledge of EN60601-1 and IEC62353 Standard and MHRA Publications.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

In line with the States of Guernsey Competency Framework, candidates must be able to
demonstrate the following abilities:

LEADERSHIP

1. Actively seek out and share experience to develop understanding and knowledge of
own work and of team’s business area.

2. Prepare for and respond appropriately to the range of possible effects that change
may have on own role / team.

3. Identify a range of relevant and credible information sources and recognise the need
to collect new data when necessary from internal and external sources.

TEAMWORK

4. Take opportunities to regularly communicate and interact with staff, lead the EBME
team where appropriate, helping to clarify goals and activities and the links between
these and Service Area strategy.

5. Encourage collaborative team working within own team and across the HSC.

ACCOUNTABILITY

6. Identify and understand relevant legal and commercial terms, concepts, policies and
processes (including project approvals and assurance procedures) to deliver agreed
outcomes.

7. Develop, implement, maintain and review systems and service standards to provide
quality, efficiency and value for money.

8. Work with team to set priorities, goals, objectives and timescales.