Biomedical Technician

Biomedical Technician at Mercy Ships

As a Biomedical Technician with Mercy Ships, you will be performing essential preventative maintenance and diagnostic repairs on a wide array of medical equipment. This unique ship-based role offers the chance to work on anesthetic systems, ventilators, CR X-ray, CT, Ultrasound imaging, OR and Ward equipment, YAG lasers and ophthalmic devices, autoclaves, oil-free compressors, dental suites, and generators up to 35KVA. You will also play a crucial role in training local biomedical technicians in partner country hospitals, contributing to sustainable healthcare solutions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Complete assigned preventive maintenance and other scheduled services efficiently.
• Document all repair activity accurately using the AIMS Biomedical Software equipment tracking and repair system.
• Perform diagnostic repairs on various medical equipment and systems, escalating complex issues to the supervisor.
• Communicate effectively with end-users regarding equipment status and proper operation.
• Participate in providing Biomedical training to hospital personnel in served countries, potentially living off-ship for this purpose.
• Solve practical problems and adapt skills in challenging work settings, interpreting various instructions.
• Collaborate with other technical staff to ensure consistency in operations.
• Ensure customer satisfaction and resolve problems, identifying areas for process improvement.
• Assist with securing electronic equipment prior to ship sails for maximum protection.
• Attend and participate in all devotions, Hospital Receptions, and other Hospital Functions as required.
• Function as an educator/preceptor for local healthcare providers and students in Mercy Ships training programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you should possess:

• Strong support for Mercy Ships' mission, vision, and core values.
• An understanding and application of servant leadership, working collaboratively with integrity and demonstrating accountability.
• Ability to live in and contribute positively to community life, requiring stable and healthy interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to teach and share clinical knowledge with others.
• Being well-organized, motivated, a self-starter, detail-oriented, and accurate.
• Proven problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Fluent in English, with French language proficiency desired for local biomedical training programs.
• Flexibility and sensitivity to language and cultural diversity.
• A full, clean driving license is preferred, as driving may be part of departmental responsibilities.

Education and Experience

• Technical or academic training in Electronics, Biomedical, Clinical, or Electronic Engineering.
• At least 2 years of experience as a Biomedical Technician, with preference for Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET).
• Previous mission work in a related biomedical environment and involvement in local biomedical training programs are preferred.
• Commitments exceeding 10 months require successful completion of the On Boarding program.

Key skills/competency

• Biomedical Equipment
• Preventative Maintenance
• Diagnostic Repair
• Medical Imaging
• Anesthetic Systems
• Ventilators
• Ophthalmic Devices
• AIMS Biomedical Software
• Technical Training
• Problem Solving