Rental Technician

JOB PURPOSE The Rental Technician is responsible for the preparation, installation and maintenance of specialist medical devices / equipment in the community and acute environments. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE The Rental Technician will have the following qualifications and experience as a minimum: • Previous experience in a medical device environment an advantage • Previous experience in a mechanical or electrical environment. • An awareness of health and safety in a technical environment, with manual handling requirements. • Full driving license is essential to this role (6 points max). • Ability to communicate effectively with customers and work colleagues. • The ability to work quickly, safely and methodically. • Be self-motivated and work under pressure in a dynamic and changing environment. • Good IT skills with experience of Outlook, PDA /Smart Phone and ERP. • Knowledge of UDI/Barcoding and other traceability systems. • Flexible approach to working conditions and working environment change. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES The Rental Technician will be responsible for the following: • Installation, maintenance and removal of medical and/or devices equipment • Decontamination of medical devices upon return from customer sites • Carry out electrical safety testing and diagnostic assessments on all electrical equipment • Deliver / collect medical equipment /devices in line with customer contract • Provide technical information, advice, and assistance regarding medical devices/equipment • Service existing installations to agreed standards • Adapt established procedures, and develop new solutions to solve technical problems • Use company systems to maintain up-to-date customer records • Manage the stock to meet business needs and demands • Provide an out of hours on call service via rota 7-day shift pattern which will involve unsociable hours. • Work in a safe manner (aware of own and others) and have a proactive approach to all Health & Safety and environmental issues. • Adapt / adopt new methods of working and/or new technology the Company introduces and undergo training as the Company directs