INDUSTRIAL TECHNICIAN SUPERVISOR: CLINICAL ENGINEERING (XRAY/ IMAGING UNIT)

POST 28/216 : INDUSTRIAL TECHNICIAN SUPERVISOR: CLINICAL ENGINEERING (XRAY/ IMAGING UNIT)
SALARY : R413 001 per annum
CENTRE : Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: A National Diploma, (T, S or N Stream in Light Current Electrical- Engineering Field) or a B-tech degree in Electronic or
Mechanical engineering. Experience: Appropriate proven previous repair and maintenance knowledge and experience in Medical Imaging Equipment
(including X-rays). Appropriate experience in the installation of medical X-ray equipment and QA assessment. Inherent requirement of the job: Valid Code B
(Code 08) driver's license. Perform standby and after hour call-out duties.
Perform overtime functions when required. Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Well-developed electronic, electrical and mechanical technical service and repair skills and knowledge. Ability to carry out basic mechanical repairs.
Possess accurate technical ability and insight in order to identify and solve technical problems. Ability to perform fault finding down to component level by
means of circuit diagrams and test gear. Ability to make use of various basic and sophisticated hand tools, power tools, machinery and test equipment to
carry out functions. Computer literate (MS -Word, -Excel and -Access). -Good communication skills (written and verbal). Ability to perform administrative
functions. Ability to work as a team member and on occasions on own initiative with the minimum supervision. Ability to organize and plan tasks and functions.
Ability to provide on the job training and monitoring of junior technicians. Ability to perform supervisory functions. Sound knowledge of medical Imaging
equipment. Ability to draft specifications of medical equipment. Have first-hand installation experience. Ability to plan and control budgets.
DUTIES : Perform Electro-Mechanical repairs, routine maintenance, inspections, quality assurance testing and evaluation of relevant Medical equipment belonging to
Tygerberg Hospital and any institutions under its control. Perform acceptance inspection and testing for new or donated equipment. Inform on serviceability
of equipment. Ensuring that the equipment meets the legal and safety
requirements of the manufacturers, users, and statutory bodies. Evaluate,
investigate, monitor and advise on suitability of equipment, costs of repairs and running cost of equipment. -Perform incident investigations and inform
supervisor of any hazards and/or recall and act on notifications. Maintain a detailed and accurate administrative system for example service history,
expenditure, and tracking inventory. Responsible for the day to day functioning of the human and other resources under the post's control for example work
distribution, prioritizing work and other supervisory functions. Training and monitoring of junior technical staff. Specification drafting. Provide detailed
preventative maintenance schedules. Be on call for after hour services and repairs. Administrative functions as required by the Clinical Engineering
Department. Ensuring compliance of the OHS Act of 1993. Liaison with hospital personnel and private sector representatives. Responsible to the Unit Manager
of the workshop.
ENQUIRIES : Ms M Rossouw Tel No: (021) 938-4634
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical assessment. A full detailed job
description is available on request. Orientation to the functioning of the
Electronic Unit and Clinical Engineering Department will be provided to the successful candidate.