Biomedical Technologist

Position Profile

Humber River Health. Lighting New Ways In Healthcare.

Since opening our doors in 2015 as North America’s first fully digital hospital, we remain unwavering in our belief that we can change the hospital where we work, the community where we live, and the world of healthcare beyond our borders. Serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, Equity Inclusivity and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team are key initiatives important to our Team. At Humber River Health, we use a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to rebuild elements of care. We make technology work for staff and physicians; giving them more time to spend with patients, to eliminate inefficiencies, and to reduce the chance of errors. Humber River Health is formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen’s University and committed to becoming a community academic hospital. Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology and Community Connection frame our Research Strategy.

At Humber River Health, we’re not hoping for a renaissance, we are making it happen. As part of our dynamic team, you can lead the way, as we continue our journey towards high reliability care!

Right now we’re looking for a Biomedical Technologist to work in our Biomedical department.

Location: Humber River Health- Wilson

Hours of work: Must be able to work all rotating shifts – Days/Evenings/Nights – Weekends and Statutory Stats. Must be able to share 24/7 On-Call for Biomedical Services

Hourly rate: $38.794 – $46.334

Employee Group: NOWU

Responsibilities:

• Services, installs, maintains, and repairs all medical equipment including but not limited to the following; medical, lab, diagnostic, and electronic medical equipment safely and promptly
• Performs incoming inspections and testing on all new equipment and newly arrived equipment that has been serviced outside the hospital, and maintains an up-to-date incoming inspection and service record of this equipment
• Acquires the training and knowledge necessary to repair and service selected new and existing medical equipment
• Performs preventive maintenance tasks, maintains PM records, and participates in Department and Hospital Quality programs and initiatives
• Maintains competence by participating in hospital education and departmental equipment training programs
• Works with the other Biomedical Electronics Technologists and Hospital to ensure a safe environment for staff, visitors and patients
• Knowledge in Diagnostic Imaging systems is preferred
• Knowledge of IT networks is preferred
• Any tasks similar to the above that is determined to be necessary to the functioning of the Hospital.

• Project work and other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Graduate of a Community College Biomedical Engineering Technologist program, or Graduate of a Community College Electronic Technologist Program with two years of hospital biomedical technology experience
• Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, communication and interpersonal skills
• A valid Ontario driver’s license required for travel between all hospital sites.
• CBET Certification is an Asset; however the selected candidate should be eligible to obtain the CBET certification within 3 years of hiring
• Willing and available to attend manufacturer’s training courses
• Good command of the English Language (both verbal and written) required.
• Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills, a communication and customer service skills
• Ability to lift heavy objects (up to 35 kg’s).
• Ability to work in fast pace environment
• Ability to work independently or as a member of a team.
• Candidate will be expected to obtain CBET certifications within 3 years from hiring
• Excellent attendance and discipline free record required.

Why choose Humber River Health?

At Humber River Health, our staff, physicians, and volunteers are lighting new ways in healthcare. We are proud to be recognized as a part of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows as a Huron Consulting hospital. We are a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and are deeply involved in research and academic collaboration. We are dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect.

Attracting and retaining a workforce that represents the diverse communities surrounding Humber River Health, is a priority. We encourage applicants from all equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to, individuals who identity as Indigenous, racialized, seniors, persons living with disabilities, women, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ.

Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, disability, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process as well as during employment at Humber River Health. Please direct any accommodation requests to our recruitment team.