Title:                Biomedical Technician

Reports to:       Director of Biomedical Engineering      

Location:         Hôpital Universitaire de Mirebalais (HUM), Haiti

 

Organizational & Project Profile

Partners In Health (“PIH”), headquartered in Boston, MA, is an internationally recognized non-profit organization whose mission is to provide a preferential option for the poor in health care. Through its service delivery, training, advocacy and research, PIH works globally to bring the benefits of modern medical science to those most in need and to serve as an antidote to despair. PIH has major programs in Haiti, Peru, Guatemala, Mexico, Russia, Rwanda, Lesotho, Malawi, Burundi, Kazakhstan, the Dominican Republic, and Boston, working tirelessly to lessen the joint burden of disease and poverty.  

 

In the town of Mirebalais, located at the intersection of two roads 30 miles north of Port-au-Prince, Partners In Health/Zanmi Lasante (PIH/ZL) is in the midst of the biggest reconstruction project launched in Haiti since the January 2010 earthquake: a 312-bed teaching hospital. A national referral and teaching center, l’Hôpital Universitaire de Mirebalais (HUM) was developed and designed in response to a direct request from the Haitian Ministry of Public Health and Population (MSPP) in accordance with the national plan to decentralize access to care and medical education. When the hospital opens in early 2013 the medical campus, encompassing eleven buildings, will offer a new standard of care and provide high-quality education for the next generation of Haitian medical students, resident physicians, nurses and other clinical staff. 

 

Overall Responsibilities

As scheduled, assigned or required, engages in the selection, installation, testing, calibration, repair and maintenance of technical medical equipment and systems. Maintains repair parts inventory. Completes appropriate records and reports, which document equipment maintenance history and productivity in accordance with applicable regulations. Attends training to keep current with new types of medical equipment and technologies.

 

Specific Responsibilities

• Perform and document repairs/tests on repaired biomedical equipment requiring repair.
• Perform and document scheduled safety tests, inspections and preventive maintenance on new and existing biomedical equipment.
• Order parts and supplies according to established departmental procedures.
• Assist in all aspects of maintaining the records of the technical medical equipment handled by the Biomedical Engineering Department.
• Responsible for keeping current on developments in the field of biomedical engineering: Read trade magazines, attend conferences, participating member of biomedical organizations.
• Participate within the department in performance improvement, competencies development and other similar educational projects.
• Meet performance expectations for service, teamwork, resource utilization, and staff and self-development as outlined in performance review.
• Provide technical assistance to team members and mentor new hires, as assigned or required.
• Perform other duties as assigned or directed to ensure smooth operation of the biomedical department.

 

Qualifications

1.      Degree in biomedical equipment technology, electronic technology, computer technology, or a related field; or the completion of a military biomedical equipment technology program or the equivalent.

2.      At least 1 year of experience as biomedical technician at a hospital; or 2 years of direct biomedical engineering experience in a healthcare setting; or 4 years of general electronic experience with a proficiency in troubleshooting electronics, and the ability to read and interpret schematics.

3.      Proficiency in Haitian Creole, proficiency in English a plus.

4.      Demonstrated ability managing complexity and prioritizing multiple tasks.

5.      Ability to work productively in highly collaborative settings while also able to function independently.

6.      Demonstrated ability to interact professionally with culturally diverse staff, clients, and consultants.

7.      Interest in social justice and health care issues