Netcare: May/June Opportunity 2024
DESCRIPTION
- Introduction
- A vacancy exists for a Clinical Engineering Intern for Practical P1 and P2 based at Netcare reporting to the Clinical Engineer Manager.This internship entails all aspects of medical equipment maintenance, repairs, performance of incoming inspections on all new, demo, loaned and leased Medical equipment, provide training and instruct hospital personnel on proper & safe use of equipment.
This internship will provide the learner with the opportunity to gain work experience in line with the qualifications they are studying toward.
- Critical Outputs
- Medical Equipment Asset Management and Maintenance
- Assist with the maintenance of an accurate computerised asset management system as per Group Engineering protocols
- Under supervision perform first line repairs, modifications and installations on equipment, utilising the necessary test equipment, in accordance with the standards and recommendations of original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and/or governing agencies
- Perform preventive maintenance inspections of equipment in line with Group Engineering and OEM protocols
- Obtain and perform pre-acceptance inspections according to ECRI standards on new, demo and loan equipment
Administration and Management
- Monitor and report on equipment failure trends and life cycle costs
- Assist with the implementation of all policies and procedures as per Group Engineering protocols
- Involvement with the budgeting of medical equipment Capex needs
Training
- Perform formal operators training and monitor competency compliance by arranging training with vendors for hospital nursing staff and equipment end-users.
- Maintain high professional standards
- Ensure professional growth and development through professional affiliations, conferences and available resources, to stay updated within the clinical engineering field
- Requirements
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- Have completed All subjects in clinical/biomedical engineering
- Member of the Clinical Engineering Association of South Africa (CEASA)
- Computer proficiency
- Driver’s licence and ability to travel
- Willing to work flexible hours
- Competencies
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- Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
- Resilience
- Engaging diversity
- Verbal & written communication and presentation
- Influencing
- Drive & energy
- Excellence orientation
- Ethical behaviour
- Building relationships
- Customer responsiveness
- Organisational awareness
- Email: Senzo.Mhlongo@netcare.co.za
- Closing date
- Friday, 10 May, 2024
Internal applicants – Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.
Explore our vacancies and find the right opportunity for you. Download the application form and email to the relevant contact person specified in the job advertisement.
Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.
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