The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Assistant Technical Officer - Medical Engineering
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Job Overview
We are looking to appoint an Assistant Technical Officer who will be responsible for the day-to-day support to the Medical Engineering Department function and staff.
Educated to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, the successful applicant will have previous experience within a maintenance environment with an understanding of health and safety legislation.
Main duties of the job
The Assistant Technical Officer is responsible for the day to day support to the Medical Engineering Department function and staff; duties will include provision of the medical device library service, maintenance of a range of basic medical devices and will include the provision of electrical safety testing, routine service/calibration and minor device repair.
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The role also includes a range of administrative support duties including the management of stock and the commissioning of new devices and disposal of redundant equipment. Booking in of medical devices, theatre instrument processing, hoist work, Ward rounds, reupholstering of couch sections.
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We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.
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