Biomedical Technologist, Biomedical Services - Full Time Regular - Markham Stouffville Hospital

Please Note: If you are a current Oak Valley Health employee, apply to this job via the internal Workday application.

Land acknowledgement:

Oak Valley Health honours the traditional territory of the closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas (chi-puh-waas) of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The Haudenosaunee (Ho-de-no-shau-nee) and Anishinaabe (Ah-nishin-ah-beh) have lived, worked and existed on this land from time immemorial. This land is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaty signed with many Mississauga and Chippewa bands. We acknowledge that Indigenous Peoples were not asked to share their territory with settler populations and that we are all here as uninvited guests. We acknowledge and thank all generations of Indigenous Peoples across Turtle Island for their commitment, contributions, and protection of the land and its resources.

Who you are:

• You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage

• You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard

• You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills

In this challenging and rewarding role, you will utilize your comprehensive knowledge of biomedical equipment to maintain the vast realm of diagnostic and treatment equipment found in a modern hospital. Working with great independence, you will perform regular inspections, testing and repairs, as well as respond to stat calls for service in critical care areas.

This role is for an entry level Biomedical Technologist and will be focused on bed/stretcher corrective/preventative maintenance and ceiling lift maintenance as part of the role.

• Completion of a recognized Biomedical Technology program coupled relevant experience in a hospital setting.
• Eligible for certification by the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) and be certified within three (3) years from date of hire.
• To be certified as a CBET (c) within three (3) years from date of hire.
• To assist and facilitate the customer relationship between clinical staff and Biomedical Services for equipment service/management requirements.
• To assist in the identification of practices necessary to enhance Biomedical Engineering practice with the goal of optimizing resource utilization and enhancing productivity.
• To perform repair and maintenance on medical equipment which forms part of the inventory of a patient care program, and equipment belonging to other patient care programs as required, including:
• trouble-shooting complex medical equipment such as critical life-support or one-of-a-kind equipment
• problem solving regarding medical equipment performance issues
• investigating reported hazards and alerts associated with  medical equipment
• To be responsible for responding to requests for support during periods of clinical difficulty at the patient bedside.  Support can be technical or clinical in nature
• Collaborate with other team members to optimize use of available resources
• Support a customer-focused environment
• To provide afterhours support to the sites by participating in an on-call rotation
• Demonstrated good attendance record with the ability to maintain this same standard
• Demonstrates a commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with hospital related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required.

Work Schedule:

Monday to Friday with flexibility to meet needs of the department.

Participate in On-Call rotation when you have reached a sufficient knowledge base of OVH medical technologies.

Please note schedules may change due to operational needs.

Compensation:

Range:

Who we are:

Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario’s leading community healthcare organizations. Across our two hospital sites (Markham and Uxbridge) a Reactivation Care Centre (RCC), a Community Health Centre (CHC), and Hospital-to-Home programs, we provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 468,000 patients each year. We offer diagnostic and emergency services, and deliver clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children’s services. We are also proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT).

Our 542 physicians, 35 midwives, over 3,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an Honoured to Care mindset, and are focused on delivering an extraordinary patient experience to the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge and beyond. We are dedicated to providing access to the right care, at the right time, in the right place by the right people and at the right cost.

Oak Valley Health Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging statement 

Oak Valley Health takes pride in serving some of Canada’s most diverse communities. We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration and we encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of LGBTQ2+ communities, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of Oak Valley Health. Furthermore, Oak Valley Health is committed to meeting the needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources.

We are honoured to be recognized as one of Forbes Canada's Best Employers for Diversity. We ranked within the top 150 organizations across the country. Learn more about our commitment to EDIB.