Who We Are
London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is a world-class academic health sciences centre located in the southwestern Ontario city of London. Just two hours from Toronto and two hours from Detroit, London features a beautiful and walkable downtown core located on the Thames River, a vibrant culinary scene and scores of activities that highlight local arts, culture and music. As one of Canada's largest acute-care teaching hospitals, LHSC delivers world-class care and experiences, built on our commitment to excellence in research, innovation, and learning. In partnership with our communities, we design and advance healthcare to support the wellness of the populations we serve. LHSC delivers both local and regional services, including the Children's Hospital, within a large geographic area. LHSC is known for its great people and great care, with a workforce of close to 15,000, dedicated to delivering the highest quality patient care while partnering with communities to transform health, one life at a time.
Posting Period
Open: January 22, 2025
Deadline: February 5, 2025
This position is covered by a collective agreement.
Department Description
Biomedical Engineering
Reporting to the Manager, the Biomedical Technician facilitates the deployment, management, planned maintenance and repairs, service contracts, device integration and shipping logistics of mobile Class I Medical Devices. In addition, the Biomedical Technician provides support as required to the Biomedical Engineering Technologists. The Biomedical Technician works with clinicians, hospital support staff, hospital partners and vendors to ensure that this equipment is safe and available for use by patients and staff to meet the needs of the organization.
Regular Full-Time
Rate of Pay: $32.59 per hour - $37.26 per hour
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week
Qualifications
- Successful completion of a two (2) year Engineering Technician diploma (ex. Electromechanical, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Computer Systems) or as acceptable by the hospital.
- Minimum one (1) year recent, related experience in a hospital or clinical setting or equivalent
- Advanced technical service skills
- Proficient in documentation and recordkeeping skills
- Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written)
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Proficient Computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite, Censitrac, Aeroscout RTLS, Mobile Device Applications, Asset Enterprise)
- Demonstrated experience working as a flexible, reliable and versatile member of a team
- Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service
- Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to principles of patient and family centred care
- Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to LHSC's Vision, Purpose and Values
- Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis
Teaching, Learning and Research
London Health Sciences Centre is proudly one of Canada's largest acute-care teaching and research hospitals. LHSC has an unwavering commitment to lifelong learning, with education agreements in collaboration with over 55 schools, hospitals, and community agencies from across Ontario, Canada and internationally; among our many education partners, our three regional partners are Western University, Fanshawe College, and Thames Valley District School Board. LHSC provides students with a place that they can learn and discover knowledge and skills to take them forward in their careers as health care professionals. Approximately 2,900 Nursing, Health and other students ranging from secondary school to university graduate level programs receive training at LHSC every year. As an employee of LHSC, you will be expected to engage in role-related teaching, professional development, and research activities in addition to standard position duties and responsibilities.
Immunization Requirements
Before beginning employment at LHSC, all new hires will be required to:
Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, Tetanus/ Diphtheria/Polio; Meningitis;
Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing (two step)
For more information visit https://www.lhsc.on.ca/careers/health-review-requirements
Work Permit
Please be advised, if you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit, we recommend reviewing work permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. As per the Government of Canada, LHSC is considered a hospital/healthcare organization, even if an employee is functioning in a non-patient facing role. Individuals on a work or study permit seeking employment in this sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process, including but not limited to a medical exam, which may also apply to employees looking to renew their work permits. It is the employee's accountability to ensure they are adhering to their specific work permit restrictions, and we encourage all candidates and LHSC employees to be proactive and review restrictions as soon as possible as it could be a lengthy process.