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FH Canada ,Biomedical Electronics Technologist Jobs in Canada

Othuke Andrew Akpeli10 years ago6 years ago05 mins

Job description

Biomedical
Technician

LOCATION:
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan office

DEPARTMENT:
International Medical Equipment Distribution (IMED)

REPORTS
TO: Director of IMED

Do
you get enjoyment from refurbishing and giving equipment new life? Spend hours
with challenging problems to find the perfect solution? See your technical
abilities as a means of ministry? Believe the medical field is an amazing way
to reach the developing world?

JOB
OBJECTIVE TOWARDS CORPORATE VISION

The
ultimate goal for FH Canada staff is to honor God by empowering the most
vulnerable. As an IMED team member our unique objective is to be a voice and
advocate for the most vulnerable, as well as be the voice of Food for the
Hungry (Canada) and its leadership.

In
all its endeavours, FH Canada seeks to glorify God. Volunteers and all
employees should fully support the objects of FH Canada, endorse the Christian
commitment of the membership, and conduct themselves in a manner consistent
with principles of Scripture.

Specifically
the Biomedical Technician prepares and ships biomedical equipment that meets
the needs of the most vulnerable in the communities FH Canada and its partners
serve.

Key
Performance Indicators:

Being
an effective Team Member – regularly attending morning meeting, staff
development and events, observing and contributing in meetings,
self-managing and following instructions to completion, maintaining a
positive attitude, a spirit of cooperation, and contributing to a healthy
office environment.

Equipment
Repair and Testing – equipment troubleshooting, repairing and refurbishing
equipment, parts sourcing, modifying equipment, power conversions, lifting
and transporting equipment, deinstalling equipment from donor sites.

Inventory
Management – tracking all equipment that comes into the warehouse,
maintaining an inventory service database, reporting inventory, completing
yearly audit count, location proofing, collecting records, maintain
gift-in-kind (GIK) records, recycling unserviceable equipment.

Biomedical
Department Management – maintaining an organized department, advising
others, training summer employee(s), training and supervising
volunteer(s).

Container
Finalization – preparing equipment to be sent to specific fields in a
timely manner, managing database to accurately track items, maintaining
service library, assisting in packaging equipment to ensure successful
arrival.

Advocate
FH brand – may include: warehouse tours, representing IMED/FH at
conferences/workshops, participate in production of marketing materials,
travel to FH international field offices, advocating for IMED and FH
causes, etc.

SKILLS
AND BEHAVIOUR REQUIRED:

•
Preferred minimum five years experience in the biomedical and non-profit fields

•
Biomedical Electronics Technologist (BMET) degree preferred, though those with
an Electrical Engineering degree may apply

•
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), the Internet,
and general aptitude for database systems

•
Ability to coordinate many diverse projects/priorities simultaneously and meet
pressingdeadlines

•
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

•
Level of comfort and professionalism (in manner and appearance) when
representing FH Canada to the public

•
Ability to work independently and interdependently within an integrated team

•
Experience communicating with those of a different culture and/or experience
working in a developing country would be an asset

SALARY
AND BENEFITS:

•
Full time position, 37.5 hours a week

•
Salary dependent on experience and abilities