Biomedical Technologist - Grade 3

Permanent Full Time with Monthly ADO

BT28 - BT31 ($40.18 - $45.69)

About the Role

The Biomedical Technologist reports to the Biomedical & Electronics Supervisor and is responsible for assembling, installing, repairing, calibrating, inspecting, and performing preventative maintenance on biomedical & electronics equipment. This role ensures that equipment complies with applicable medical safety standards.

The Technologist works within a specialised team with limited guidance to provide service and support for a variety of biomedical & electronics equipment across all Grampians Health campuses.

Key Responsibilities

• Regular inspection, maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and repair of electronic equipment across Grampians Health campuses, with occasional travel and overnight stays.
• Perform acceptance testing and documentation of electronic equipment, ensuring compliance with relevant safety standards (AS3003, AS3551, AS3760, AS2500).
• Maintain communication systems such as electronic paging, telephone, and overhead paging systems.
• Adhere to the Programmed Maintenance System, managing work orders, service records, spare parts, and manuals.
• Assist in maintaining stock levels of components, spares, and loan equipment to minimize downtime.
• Participate in weekend work, after-hours callouts, and provide in-service training to staff on equipment operation and support to Grade 1 & 2 Biomedical Technologists.

Skills & Experience

• Diploma in Electronics, Trade qualifications (or equivalent) or relevant years’ experience in maintaining electronic/electro-mechanical equipment.
• Strong knowledge of AS3760, AS2500, AS3003, AS3551 standards, electronics systems, IT systems, and proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ensure safety compliance, effective maintenance, excellent work ethic, and active participation in meetings and mandatory training.
• High attention to detail, strong customer service, ability to work independently and as part of a team, and the ability to handle time-critical situations.
• Strong time management, initiative, excellent communication skills, and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.

To see a full copy of the Position Description please click here.
 

Interested?

Click APPLY or if you wish to discuss the role prior to applying, contact Ashley Pollard, Biomedical Services Manager on 0438246717 for a confidential discussion. 

If you are currently employed at Grampians Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the Intranet before applying

We're actively seeking candidates for this role and will review applications as they are submitted. Applications will close when the position is filled.

About Grampians Health
Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell. Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities
• Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays
• Access to Staff Fitness program
• Staff rewards and recognition programs

Ballarat Region
Ballarat is the largest centre in Western Victoria and the state’s fastest growing inland city.  Dubbed Australia’s most liveable city in 2020, Ballarat is home to first class education, fine dining and boutique shopping.  Uniquely located within easy access to Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo and the Western district, Ballarat is blessed with some of Australia’s most significant heritage buildings and natural landscapes. To learn more about Ballarat click here - Visit Ballarat

Diversity and Inclusion
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.

All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.

Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.