JOB DESCRIPTION

Title : Medical Supply Technician

Employee Working Location : In-person (Sydney NS)

Employment Status : Temporary Full-time (12 Months)

In this role, you will :

• Conduct maintenance and repair of medical equipment in accordance with established standards and procedures.
• Inspect, test, troubleshoot, and adjust equipment components (including electrical, electro-mechanical, and electronic) to
  ensure they meet safety and performance specifications.
• Clean and disinfect medical equipment following approved protocols to ensure client safety.
• Deliver, install, and retrieve equipment at clients’ homes and other sites, ensuring proper setup and basic instruction for safe
  use. shipping and receiving medical equipment as needed.
• Provide technical support and advice to internal teams, clients, and caregivers regarding equipment use and care.
• Maintain accurate records of equipment maintenance, inspections, repairs, and service calls in the inventory management
  system.
• Report safety concerns, equipment issues, and incidents to the operations lead in a timely and thorough manner.
• Ensure all documentation meets established quality, regulatory, and procedural standards.
• Support and guide new employees and volunteers by sharing technical knowledge and demonstrating procedures as required.
• Evaluate donated equipment to assess condition, and safety status, ensuring it meets the required standards.

   

What we are looking for :

• Qualifications include a minimum of 3 years’ experience and a 1-2 year post-secondary certification/diploma and/or an
  equivalent combination of education and experience. .
• Skilled laborer experience is an asset for this role.
• Strong customer service skills and strong communications skills, verbal and written.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and able to troubleshoot problems of a technical nature.
• Familiarity with computers and inventory control systems is a definite asset.
• Experience with seniors, cognitively impaired and physically disabled clients is considered an asset.
• Able to do heavy lifting (75lbs to 100lbs).
• Able to work efficiently and effectively in fast paced environment.
• Valid driver’s license is required. Ability to provide a satisfactory driver’s abstract.

Working conditions :

• Eligibility to work in Canada : At this time, we welcome applications from candidates eligible to work in Canada. If you are not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada, we encourage you to carefully review your visa to find out whether you are eligible to work in the job you are considering applying for. Refer to our FAQ for more information.
• As we work with and support people (managers, colleagues, beneficiaries/customers, volunteers, donors and external partners) and communities in Canada and around the world, applicants whose first language is not English may be required to perform the responsibilities of the role in English.
• If you are selected for this role, you will be required to complete a successful pre-employment screening process which includes a satisfactory Enhanced Police Information Check (E-PIC).

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements