About the Role
The Clinical Engineering Department at Tygerberg Hospital is seeking an Industrial Technician: Unit Head for the Instrument Unit. This role is based in Parow Valley, a vibrant area within the greater Cape Town metropolis. As part of the healthcare community, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that essential medical equipment functions optimally, contributing to the overall health and well-being of the public. Your expertise will support clinical staff and enhance patient care by maintaining and calibrating crucial medical technologies.
In this position, you will be responsible for advanced maintenance, repairs, and installations of medical equipment, ensuring compliance with safety and legal standards. By training junior technicians and liaising with both hospital and private sector staff, you will foster a collaborative environment that ultimately benefits the patients and the broader community. This role is not just a job; it’s an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the public service sector of South Africa.
About the Department
The Clinical Engineering Department at Tygerberg Hospital is dedicated to the effective management and maintenance of medical technology, ensuring that healthcare professionals have the tools they need to deliver quality care. With a focus on safety and compliance, the department plays a vital role in supporting the medical staff and enhancing patient outcomes. Working here means being part of a team that prioritizes excellence in health technology, contributing to the mission of providing accessible and quality healthcare to the community.
What You’ll Do
- Conduct advanced maintenance, repairs, and calibration of medical equipment.
- Train and mentor junior technicians and users on proper equipment handling.
- Ensure all medical equipment meets the legal and safety standards set by manufacturers and regulatory bodies.
- Perform administrative tasks as required by the Clinical Engineering Department and health technology regulations.
- Collaborate with hospital staff and external partners to manage the Instrument workshop and oversee contracts related to medical equipment.
- Plan and organize maintenance schedules to ensure timely and effective service delivery.
What You’ll Need
- A National Diploma in Electronics, Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering (T, S, or N stream or similar).
- Relevant practical experience in medical equipment maintenance and repairs.
- Experience with operating tables, lights, surgical instruments, and familiarity with medical terminology.
- Supervisory experience is essential for this role.
- A valid driver’s license to perform standby and call-out duties as needed.
- Strong knowledge of health technology principles and technical specification compilation.
- Excellent fault-finding skills and proficiency in written and verbal communication.
- Proven computer literacy, particularly in MS Word and Excel, along with product-specific technical training.
How to Apply
All applications must be hand delivered at: 389 Sophie De Bruyn Street, Pretoria. To submit an application online, click the link under the post you wish to apply for.
Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: National Diploma in Electronics, Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering (T; S or N stream or similar).Experience: Appropriate practical experience in medical equipment and repairs.
Appropriate experience of operating tables and lights, surgical instruments etc.
and a basic understanding of medical terms.
Appropriate supervisory experience.
Inherent requirement of the job: Valid driver's license to perform standby and call-out duties if and when required.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Proven knowledge of health technology principles.
Ability to compile technical specifications for medical equipment, especially Theatre Equipment.
Excellent ability to do fault finding on equipment.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Proven experience computer literacy (i.
e.
MS Word, Excel).
Product specific technical training.
Advanced knowledge of managing, planning and organizing maintenance schedules.
Job Duties
Carry out advanced maintenance, repairs, calibration, modifications and installations of medical equipment.Train junior technicians and users on equipment.
Ensuring that the equipment meets legal and safety requirements of the manufacturers and statutory bodies.
Perform all administrative functions as required by the Clinical Engineering Department, managers and health Technology prescripts while ensuring compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993.
Liaison with hospital and private sector staff while reporting to the Control Technician in charge of the Clinical Engineering Department at Tygerberg Hospital.
Manage the Instrument workshop, including contract covering medical equipment and be willing to work within all Clinical Engineering disciplines.
