Medical Technician - School of Dentistry - Faculty of Health Sciences

job Description

FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY
MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (One post)
PEROMNES POST LEVEL 008

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.
The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

Duties and Responsibilities

Maintenance and general daily tasks and repairs:
Maintaining and managing medical/dental equipment and minor medical/dental assets, including theatre vacuum systems, to prevent downtime and optimize patient care;
Maintaining electrical, water and clean air pressure to dental equipment;
Maintaining and updating the asset register regularly, conducting asset verification annually and implementing technical and maintenance processes according to quality standards, and assist in the procurement process of new clinical equipment/ parts thereof by providing guidance and support.

Coordination and supervision:
Supervising all contractors on safety regulations and service rendering whilst working on-site;
Doing inspections on work order after completion and ensuring that the work is done satisfactorily;
Receiving all work order requests from the end user; register, log calls for the work order at one stop.

Training:
Providing ongoing in-service training to personnel and students on handling of equipment to avoid frequent equipment breakages including general self-help tasks;
Assisting with training on occupational safety linked to equipment/machinery.

Administration:
Preparing/ Collating and monitoring the maintenance plans for all equipment in the facility and the training platform;
Obtaining quotes for spares needed for repairs and maintenance from companies in line with the approved maintenance plans and procurement plans;
Sending purchase orders for spares to suppliers.

After hours assistance:
24 Hour service rendering in case of emergency repairs.

Qualifications and Experience

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
National Diploma in Electrical or Relevant bachelor's in electrical /BTech degree in a relevant field;
Three years trade test in the relevant engineering discipline.
Wireman’s license (Electrician only)

Three years’ experience in:
Repairing/maintaining dental equipment in a hospital or a dental practice environment including dental chairs;

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):
Knowledge, skills and understanding of:
Problem solving;
Safety regulations;
Ability to negotiate;
Specialised courses on dental chairs.

Technical competencies:
-Troubleshooting and repairing electronic and /or dental equipment;
-Specialised skills in fixing dental equipment;
-Electrical skills;
-Computer literacy.

Behavioural competencies:
-Communication / Telephone etiquette;
-Interpersonal Skills;
-Administrative skills.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:
-Honours degree in the relevant field;
-Three years’ experience in Electrical and maintenance in hospital environment.