BTS provides a comprehensive health technology management, service and support capability to Hospital and Health Services and other parts of Queensland Health through the state-wide delivery of biomedical engineering, diagnostic medical physics, and radiology support services.

Job details

The successful candidate will provide specialised technical services, including installation, commissioning, complex repairs, and preventive maintenance of health technology equipment. Additionally, you will coordinate activities within the work area, prioritise tasks, and manage the practical aspects of service planning and scheduling. You will ensure that all services delivered comply with service level agreements, established work standards, procedures, and corporate policies.

Key competencies (role specific criteria)

You will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate the following:

• Proven expert level of knowledge and skill in the maintenance / repair, installation, commissioning and technical support of health technology equipment, including medical imaging systems and/or associated technology.
• Proven ability to apply independent judgment and initiative to effectively plan, schedule, coordinate and carry out technical service delivery.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including clinical staff, equipment suppliers, service providers, team members and managers.
• Proven ability to use information systems and software to record, retrieve, manage, analyse, and present data.
• Able to demonstrate a commitment to the principles of quality management and continuous quality improvement.

Qualifications, registrations and other requirements

• The successful applicant must at least hold an Associate Diploma (generally graduating prior to the year 2000) or a Diploma or Advanced Diploma (or equivalent) (Year 2000 onwards), tertiary, or equivalent formal qualification(s) in the field/s of Technology or Engineering.
• Hold the licences, certifications and accreditations required to carry out activities within the relevant discipline areas, or willingness and ability to make significant progress towards obtaining such during the first 6 months of employment. For example: Restricted Electrical Work Licence, Queensland radiation use licence.
• A “C” class driver's licence is required, and you will be required to drive Queensland Health vehicles as part of general duties.
• Travel, Overtime and Work Location Requirements: BTS is committed to providing high quality, responsive service to health facilities throughout the state. Consequently staff may, following consultation, be required to: attend work at any location within a local government area, perform occasional overtime, participate in arrangements to ensure coverage (e.g. on-call, week-end rosters, early/late shifts), and to travel for periods of up to two weeks at a time.
• Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and if applicable registration or membership with the appropriate registration authority or association. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to the commencement of clinical duties.
• Please detail any visa conditions you may have if you are not a permanent resident of Australia.
• It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against one or more of the following vaccine preventable diseases during their employment (Health Employment Directive No. 01/16): measles, mumps, rubella (MMR),varicella (chicken pox),pertussis (whooping cough),hepatitis B, tuberculosis.
• We understand that some people may require adjustments to the workplace or the way the work is performed. All applicants are encouraged to advise the panel of any support or reasonable adjustments (i.e. building access, wheelchair access, interpreting services etc.) that may be required.

Additional Information

Please provide the following information to the panel to assess your suitability:

• Your resume, including the names and contact details of two referees who have a thorough knowledge of your capabilities, work performance and conduct within the previous two years, and it is preferable to include your current, immediate or past supervisor.
• A short statement (maximum two pages) that gives details of your skills, experience and knowledge as required on the role description under the heading ‘key competencies (role specific criteria)'.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• QH Information for Applicants Sept 23 (PDF, 939KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  HP4 Biomedical Technician Advanced Medical Imaging RD (PDF, 372KB)
  Role Description