About the role

Mater is looking for an experienced Electronic Biomedical Technician (HP3) for a permanent full-time position based at South Brisbane, to perform complex and diverse technical tasks and engage in independent decision making and judgement on a day-to-day basis with minimal supervision in the provision of quality technical services and to contribute to the Biomedical team goals.

Salary range: $42.09 - $61.86 per hour plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $18,550 + access to many staff benefits

What you'll be doing

- Perform a diverse range of technical tasks, from routine to complex and integrated with other disciplines that is of a consistently high technical standard.
- Independently solve complex technical problems regarding biomedical equipment such as ventilators, anaesthetic machines, patient monitors, defibrillators, infusion pumps etc with minimal supervision.
- Maintain accurate service records and documentation in accordance with applicable Australian Standards, manufacturer requirements, regulatory obligations and accreditation requirements.
- Actively participate and provide support to the team, advice to peers, advice or reporting services to managers.
- Take responsibility for work at all levels within the biomedical engineering department without regular supervision.
- Actively develop junior staff by mentoring, guiding and training in procedures and practices in the biomedical engineering department.
- Contribute to the development of policies, procedures and technical practice and participate in quality and service improvement activities to continually improve patient care.




- Installing, configuring and supporting networked medical equipment.
- Attend training for continuing professional and technical development.
- Participate in 24-hour, 7 day on-call roster.
- You may be reasonably requested to work at an alternative location to your primary place of work.
- You may also be required to travel as reasonably necessary for the performance of your duties to other Mater sites.
- This is a physically active role, including lifting and moving equipment, working on ladders and working in tight spaces.
- Any other reasonable requests as directed by supervisor.
- To observe all safe working practices as directed by the supervisor and use of personal protective equipment as provided.
- Report all accidents, incidents, near misses and hazardous situations arising in the course of work.
- Promptly acknowledge responses to concerns and requests made by stakeholders.

About you

Essential

Applications that do not meet all of the essential requirements will not be considered.

- The successful applicant MUST hold at least an Associate Diploma (if graduating prior to the year 2000) or a Diploma or Advanced Diploma (or equivalent) (Year 2000 onwards).
- Demonstrated specialist knowledge,



expertise and skill in servicing electronic biomedical equipment such as ventilators, anaesthetic machines, patient monitors, defibrillators and infusion pumps, in a hospital or similar setting.
- Restricted Certificate of Competency (Levels 1, 3 and 5) as issued by the Electrical Workers and Contractors Board (Qld).
- Hold a full and valid Qld driver's licence.

Desirable

- Cisco Networking Academy - CCNA or higher.

Technical competencies

- Demonstrated high level of competence in diagnosis of faults and repairs, problem solving and technical skill with respect to the service of biomedical equipment.
- Demonstrated ability to provide technical advice relating to biomedical engineering to a variety of clients regarding technical standards and service delivery.
- Demonstrated ability to apply independent judgement and accountability in coordinating biomedical engineering services, with minimal guidance from more senior technicians.
- Proven ability to effectively manage time and resources to meet deadlines under competing priorities and ensure delivery of a high-level service.

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland's largest not-for-profit network of public and private hospitals and healthcare services, bringing together world-class expertise across healthcare, education, fundraising & philanthropy and research. With more than 14,000 employees, 13 facilities and almost 700,000 patients cared for each year, we're committed to empowering people to live better lives through improved health and wellbeing.

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