Medical Equipment Technician (Entry Level)

Job overview

This role is integral to the effective management and maintenance of critical medical equipment used across the Trust. The post holder will be responsible for the acceptance testing, repair, calibration, and planned preventative maintenance of a wide range of medical devices, ensuring they remain safe, functional, and compliant with regulatory standards.

The position requires strong technical expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, operational teams, clinicians, and suppliers. Key responsibilities include conducting electrical safety testing, maintaining accurate service records within the asset management database, and supporting the efficient deployment of medical devices across the Trust’s ambulance stations and hubs.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to patient safety and service efficiency in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for the testing, maintenance, and repair of a wide range of medical devices, ensuring they meet operational and safety standards. Key duties include performing planned preventative maintenance, troubleshooting faults, conducting acceptance testing on new equipment, and maintaining accurate records within the Trust’s asset management database. The role also involves liaising with operational teams, clinicians, and suppliers to support the effective deployment and servicing of medical devices across ambulance stations and hubs.

This position requires strong technical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. An understanding of medical equipment maintenance, electrical safety testing, and compliance with healthcare regulations is essential. Effective communication skills are also important, as the role involves providing technical advice and updates to key stakeholders. A proactive and organised approach, along with a commitment to high standards of service delivery, is key to success in this role

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Perform any other reasonable duties appropriate to the role and banding.

• Perform planned preventative maintenance and safety inspections on a wide range of medical equipment, such as emergency lifting equipment, suction units, tympanic thermometers, pulse oximeters, and others, in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations.
• Conduct electrical safety testing of medical equipment to ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Under the supervision of senior technicians, carry out complex fault-finding and repairs on medical equipment, ensuring timely resolution of technical issues.
• Assess, commission, and perform acceptance testing on new medical equipment prior to clinical use.
• Maintain an up-to-date and accurate medical equipment inventory within the Trust’s asset management database, ensuring data integrity and completeness.
• Accurately complete and maintain all technical records related to commissioning, maintenance, and repairs for own work in both paper and electronic formats.
• Upload manufacturer service reports to the Trust’s Asset Database for equipment under external service contracts, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of asset records.
• Conduct routine audits of medical equipment and accessories within the Medical Equipment Workshop.
• Under the supervision of senior technicians or the Section Manager, manage the decommissioning and disposal of medical equipment in compliance with Trust policies and regulatory requirements.
• At the request of the Section Manager, the post holder will be responsible for the delivery and collection of medical equipment to and from any of the Trust’s ambulance stations or hubs.
• The post holder will be required to visit the Trust’s ambulance stations and hubs, as directed by the line manager, to exchange medical devices and ensure compliance with annual servicing and maintenance requirements, including at unsocial hours to minimise disruption to frontline operational teams.
• When required, work from any of the Trust’s ambulance stations to carry out audits, maintenance, and repairs of medical equipment to support operational needs.
• Adhere to Trust policies and procedures, maintaining competency in servicing and maintenance activities, including attending training sessions provided by external suppliers.
• Maintain personal Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to ensure up-to-date knowledge and skills.