Technical Officer Grade 2

Overview

Technical Officer Grade 2 - Biomedical Engineering | NSW Health

Employment Type: Full Time Permanent
Position Classification: Technical Officer (Biomedical) Grade 2
Remuneration: $83,984.54 - $94,999.44 + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ594647
Closing Date: 25th of September
Location: Tamworth Hospital, Tamworth

Tamworth Hospital is the New England's largest regional hospital, recently refurbished to boast brand new, state of the art facilities. Tamworth Hospital is a major Rural Referral Hospital providing services to the North-West area of NSW. In July 2015, the doors opened for to a new $220 million acute services redevelopment; equipped with 348 treatment spaces; conducting over 8000 surgical procedures per annum in over five theatre spaces.

About The Role

The Biomedical Technician plays a crucial role in supporting the delivery of safe, effective patient care by ensuring that medical equipment is maintained, repaired, and tested to the highest standards. This position is responsible for the timely repair, preventive maintenance, and functional safety testing of medical equipment in accordance with AS/NZS 3551 standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform timely diagnosis and repair of medical equipment to minimise downtime and ensure continuity of clinical services.
• Conduct routine testing and preventative maintenance of biomedical equipment to ensure compliance with AS/NZS 3551 standards for safety and performance.
• Maintain accurate service records and documentation in accordance with HNELHD policies and regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with clinical staff to understand equipment issues and provide technical support.
• Participate in equipment commissioning and decommissioning processes.
• Adhere to HNELHD safety standards, infection control policies, and risk management protocols.

About You / Qualifications

• A qualification from an Institute of TAFE at least equivalent to the AQF Certificate 4 level. Acceptable qualifications include Electronics & Communications Certificate, Associate Diploma in Electronics, Diploma in Electronics or Advanced Diploma in Electronics.
• A team focused individual with above average communication skills and a responsible attitude that reflects the duty of care required in this position.
• Exposure or experience in ICT Networks and medical equipment integration to electronic medical records systems, desirable.
• Current NSW Drivers Licence and willingness to travel for work purposes.

Benefits

• Four weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
• Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees)
• Superannuation contributions 12%
• Salary packaging - Up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing.
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

Additional Information

• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

Need more information?

• Position Description (link is available in the original posting)
• Find out more about applying for this position
• For role related queries contact Ghulam Khan at Ishaque.Khan@health.nsw.gov.au

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description. For assistance addressing selection criteria, visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Information Technology

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015 prior to offer. All new employees must comply with the policy requirements.

Salary Packaging may increase take-home pay. For more information, contact SalaryPackagingPLUS via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.

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Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options.

Information For Applicants

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This is a Category A position. The role requires compliance with relevant occupational health policies and vaccination requirements prior to offer.

All new employees must comply with NSW Health orientation and recruitment process.

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