AddressMedical Engineering Technician (IT)
Location: Wiltshire, Chippenham, Bristol, Swindon, Cirencester
We are seeking an enthusiastic and seasoned Medical Engineering Technician to join our client’s Engineering team. In this role, you will primarily operate within a workshop environment, conducting inspections, data removal, calibrations, and safety tests on a diverse array of medical, diagnostic, and therapeutic equipment. A key component of this role is removing patient identifiable data, so you must be confident in this skill. This is a non-customer facing position, ideal for individuals ready to get stuck in and support impactful patient outcomes.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a medical equipment company with over three decades of experience as European leaders in its sector. It’s committed to innovation and driving the industry forward across markets in Germany, France, Spain, Portugal, and beyond, whilst ensuring seamless transactions and unparalleled service.
The role:
- Utilise computer-controlled medical equipment to identify and securely erase Patient Identifiable Data (PID) to prescribed standards such as ISO 15408 and Infosec Standard 5.
- Skilfully fit replacement storage devices in medical equipment and proficiently (re)install associated software, including performing backup, recovery, and database rebuilding within specialised medical software applications.
- Conduct fault finding activities, employing suitable techniques and judgement to diagnose issues, determine fault causes, and propose effective solutions for hardware/software faults, system/network issues, and more.
- Perform calibration, electrical, and functional safety testing on a broad spectrum of medical equipment, subsequently delivering analytical condition reports.
- Maintain meticulous records of equipment defects, work conducted, components utilised, and test outcomes in the designated engineering database.
- Collaborate with third-party entities to procure spare parts for repairs and upgrades, and liaise with Manufacturers for guidance on PID removal as necessary.
Qualifications:
- ONC/HNC level education in relevant field.
- Demonstrable experience in maintaining and repairing microprocessor-based electronic medical equipment, inclusive of comprehension of various operating systems, embedded storage media, and medical equipment connectivity.
- Proven track record in testing and calibrating a wide array of medical equipment devices.
- Familiarity with maintenance protocols, adherence to manufacturer specifications for quality and performance, and proficiency in implementing hardware/software upgrades.
- Ideally possess experience in managing the removal of Patient Identifiable Data in accordance with ISO 15408 and Infosec Standard 5.
- Strong IT acumen.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary (equivalent NHS AfC pay scale: band 4/5).
- Generous holiday allowance of 24 days, in addition to bank holidays and Christmas Eve.
- Birthday off.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Enrolment in pension scheme and other benefit schemes.
If you're ready for a rewarding career journey within the Medical Engineering industry, apply today and become an integral part of the innovative team!
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IQVIA is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions and clinical research services to the life sciences industry. We believe in pushing the boundaries of human science and data science to make the biggest impact possible – to help our customers create a healthier world. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com
