Biomedical Technical Officer (Ministry of Health and Medical Services)

The purpose of the Biomedical Technical Officer is to work under no supervision, modify, develop tests, evaluate, construct, install and maintain complex biomedical electronic measurement and control instruments. To perform routine specialized tasks involved in the maintenance, servicing, troubleshooting and calibration of all Biomedical Equipment. May also direct, coordinate, and evaluate the work of lower-level technicians. 

Key Responsibilities

1. Responsible for ensuring that any biomedical equipment required for service delivery is made available to the health facilities through constant and regular monitoring. All needs of biomedical equipment by the health facilities need to be captured and requested for purchase promptly.

2. Attend to any breakdowns and ensure that all faults are rectified promptly and also perform a variety of complex and specialized tasks associated with the routine preventative maintenance, installation, service and calibration of a diverse range of biomedical equipment according to Australian Standards [AS3551].

3. Ensure that users of equipment are educated, trained and advised on theory of operation, physiological principles and safe clinical application of biomedical equipment.

4. Provide weekly and monthly reports and updates to the Senior Biomedical Engineer.

5. Actively contribute to the corporate functions of the Ministry when required

Knowledge & Experience

1. 1. At least 3-5 years’ work experience in the field relevant to Electronics/ Biomedical Engineering
2. 2. Substantial knowledge of electronic circuitry and electronics troubleshooting.
3. 3. Understanding of the OHS regulations and safety procedures;
4. 4. Working knowledge of physiology, anatomy and medical terminology.
5. 5. Substantial knowledge of email, database management, spreadsheet and word processor applications.
6. 6. Experience in, and understanding instruction of all aspects of all Biomedical Engineering Services both written and oral.

Skills & Abilities

1. 1. Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with co-workers, clinical and medical staff and the general public.
2. 2. Ability to interpret schematics, wiring diagrams and illustrated parts drawings of biomedical equipment in addition to knowledge of physiology, anatomy and medical terminology.
3. 3. Ability to maintain confidential information.
4. 4. Must possess sound analytical and problem-solving skills in a resource constraint environment.
5. 5. Ability to lead a department, unit or group also to instruct, direct, motivate and evaluate employees
6. 6. Ability to work efficiently in any given time frame

Additional Information

Key Performance Indicators

Performance will be measured through the following indicators:

1. Quarterly audits performed and biomedical equipment inventory is updated for all the health facilities in all divisions.

2. Annual preventative maintenance is carried out for all the health facilities

3. User Training is performed on a monthly basis for all biomedical equipment.

4. Monthly report on equipment availability is submitted to National Biomedical Coordinator through Senior Biomedical Engineer including participation in corporate functions of the Ministry when required

Contact Information

For any enquires please contact Ms Melaia Tamani on email melaia.tamani@health.gov.fj on telephone 3306177 ext 340229 / 340173