Senior Technical Officer
Classification: TGO3
Classification Reviewed:
Southern Adelaide Health Service
Health Unit: Flinders Medical Centre
Business Division: Service Development & Infrastructure
Business Branch : Flinders Biomedical Engineering – Clinical
Support
Position No: FM0006 Position Created:
The Southern Adelaide Health Service (Southern Health) was established on 1 July 2004 and brings together Flinders Medical Centre, Noarlunga Health Services and Drug and Alcohol
Services of SA. The Service also maintains a close affiliation with the Repatriation General
Hospital and other health services in the southern area.
With 330,000 people in the region, a budget of more than $350M and about 4,000 staff, Southern
Health is working towards coordination of services across the region and working cooperatively to improve the health of the community and to reduce the demand on acute hospital services.
Flinders Biomedical Engineering (FBE) is a joint unit of Flinders Medical Centre and the Faculty of Health Sciences of Flinders University. FBE offers engineering support to users of clinical equipment, laboratory equipment and general equipment. Additionally, FBE provides technology-related research, development and manufacturing activities. FBE has approximately 30 professional, technical or administrative staff employed by either Flinders
Medical Centre or Flinders University and provides services for both internal and external clients.
The occupant reports to the Manager Clinical Support and provides senior level biomedical engineering knowledge and expertise to achieve operational outcomes necessary for the engineering support offered by FBE on clinical devices.
The devices supported by FBE are often used directly for patient diagnosis or treatment and therefore the judgement used in determining the priority and urgency of incoming work is an important feature of this position.

and its responsibilities/duties
This position is classified at the TGO-3 level by virtue of job demand and responsibility, and particularly contains the requirement to:
 Apply specialist technical expertise, knowledge and independent judgement as required to undertake the role as senior departmental authority in discrete specialist activities.
 Provide technical leadership in a group of technical staff providing multi-disciplinary technical support.
 Undertake key responsibilities in the clinical equipment support group such as supervision of external contractors, preparation of maintenance schedules and the determination and development of standardised methodologies.
(to whom the person reports, staff for whom the person is responsible, and other significant connections and working relationships within the organisation)
Supervisor Reports to:
Supervisor’s Position:
Subject Position:
Positions supervised:
Director, Flinders Biomedical Engineering
Manager, Clinical Support
TGO3
Nil
(such as non-metropolitan location, travel requirements, frequent overtime, etc)
 Job and Person Specifications are reviewed regularly as part of the ongoing Performance
Development process.
 May be required to work within other locations of the Southern Adelaide Health Service.
 Some out of hours work may be required.
 Support values consistent with the aims of the Region, including honesty, respect and integrity.
 May be required to undertake a health assessment prior to commencement.
 Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Offender History Check.
 Comply with the Principles of the Code of Fair Information Practice, adopted by the
Department of Health, which regulate the collection, use, disclosure, storage and transfer of all personal patient/client information within the Department and throughout its funded service providers.

(group in to major areas of responsibility / activity and list in descending order of importance).
“ Contribute to a safe and healthy work environment, free from discrimination and harassment by working in accordance with legislative requirements, the Code of Conduct and departmental human resource policies, including the OHS&W requirements .”
Operational
 Assure the appropriateness of clinical equipment by being involved in selection and evaluation processes.
 Assure the conformity of new clinical equipment to Australian and International Design and
Safety Standards and Codes of Practice by involvement in selection and evaluation, by carrying out pre use acceptance tests and by controlling the installation and commissioning of specialist items of equipment.
 Assure the longevity and ongoing safety, efficacy and effectiveness of clinical equipment by arranging and supervising or by carrying out routine safety inspections, routine calibration and routine maintenance on equipment and by making recommendations on replacement programs using an extensive knowledge and understanding of Australian and International
Standards.
 Assure the availability of clinical equipment for clinical use by arranging and supervising or by carrying out timely and effective equipment breakdown repair utilising an extensive knowledge and understanding of Australian and International Standards.
 Support the advancement of medical science by arranging and supervising or by carrying out appropriate research, design, development and construction of clinical devices utilising an extensive knowledge and understanding of Australian and International Standards.
 Provide and make available an up to date and expert resource in all matters pertinent and relevant to biomedical engineering.
 Foster the advancement of biomedical engineering by participating in peer group activities and in the education of biomedical engineering students and work experience pupils.
 Provide and make available to an up to date resource of Australian and International
Standards by co-ordinating with the University library to negotiate with standards suppliers.
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Specific Responsibilities
 Work as a technical specialist at a significant level of complexity on critical care monitoring equipment and drug infusion equipment utilising an extensive knowledge and understanding of Australian and International Standards.
 Work as a technical specialist on operating theatre equipment and patient ventilators utilising an extensive knowledge and understanding of Australian and International Standards.
 Participate as a technical specialist on routine safety inspections, routine calibration and routine maintenance of clinical equipment utilising an extensive knowledge and understanding of Australian and International Standards.
 Exercise a significant level of technical responsibility through technical autonomy and judgment.
 Develop and revise engineering techniques used.
Develop and revise appropriate methodologies, practices and policies.
Provide a significant level of technical knowledge and leadership to department staff and to clients of the department.
Supervise external contractors.
Participate as a technical specialist on acceptance testing, equipment specification preparation, tender assessments and equipment purchasing recommendations utilising an extensive knowledge and understanding of Australian and International Standards.

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Participate as a technical specialist on maintenance of equipment up to a high level of complexity utilising an extensive knowledge and understanding of Australian and International
Standards.
Prepare and implement maintenance schedules for clinical equipment.
Participate as a technical specialist on design, development and/or modification of biomedical equipment up to a high level of complexity utilising an extensive knowledge and understanding of Australian and International Standards.
Participate as a technical specialist on evaluation of equipment up to a high level of complexity utilising an extensive knowledge and understanding of Australian and
International Standards.
Supervisory/Management
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Will supervise more junior staff on various projects
Lead small groups on minor projects.
 Supervise external contractors.
Administration
 Manage the requisitioning of parts, stock items and external services for the clinical devices supported specifically as the principal FBE authority.
Consultancy
 Train engineering staff and the provide education programs to client staff.
 Liaise with clinical, nursing, paramedical, university and hospital staff and with equipment suppliers on the purchase and support of equipment.
Acknowledged by Occupant:______________________________ Date:_____/_____/_____

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(those characteristics considered absolutely necessary)
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An Associate Diploma in Electronic Engineering or Diploma in Biomedical Engineering or equivalent.
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Proven commitment to the principles and practise of:
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EEO, Ethical Conduct, diversity and OHS&W;
Quality management and client oriented service;
Risk management.
 Well-developed interpersonal skills to enable effective rapport with all staff, suppliers, service
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 agents and clients.
Proven ability to plan, prioritise and oversee high volumes of work to ensure agreed deadlines are met.
Proven ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
Able to demonstrate a proven logical approach to problem solving.
Able to demonstrate a satisfactory level of workshop skills and abilities.
Proven ability in producing clear and concise written reports of a technical and administrative nature.
Self-motivated and able to motivate others. Able to prove a self-disciplined approach to all aspects of work. Able to demonstrate a quality approach to work. Able to engender a self disciplined approach in others.
Have a proven interest in keeping up to date with advances in technology.
Able to demonstrate a concern with safe working practices and the ability to develop this in others.
Able to work effectively in teams and as an individual 
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Extensive relevant experience in biomedical engineering activities of a clinical nature.
Proven experience in the successful maintenance and/or design & development of biomedical equipment of significant complexity.
Proven successful experience in biomedical engineering including the application of Australian and International Standards.
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Understanding of Occupational Health, Safety & Welfare principles and procedures.
Understanding of Quality Management principles and procedures.
An understanding of biomedical engineering principles and techniques of some complexity.
Able to demonstrate an ongoing interest in the advances of biomedical engineering including
Australian and International Standards.
Able to demonstrate an ongoing interest in the maintenance and/or design & development of biomedical equipment.

(to distinguish between applicants who meet all essential requirements)
 Successful experience in supervising.
A knowledge of Flinders Medical Centre and Flinders University.
(considered useful in carrying out the responsibilities of the position)
Tertiary qualifications in life sciences related disciplines.

INTRODUCTION
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