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Employment Opportunities

Biomedical Equipment Technology INSTRUCTOR

Summary

Seeking a professional with proven experience in providing competency-based instruction to international trainees in a manner that prepares program graduates for success in entry-level positions as biomedical equipment technicians performing installation, maintenance and repair of biomedical equipment in developing countries.

Responsibilities

Teach and oversee intensive laboratory courses, including lecture and laboratory presentations in the area of basic electronics, biomedical instrumentation, sensors and transducers, with emphasis on troubleshooting and repair of general biomedical equipment, imaging modalities and clinical laboratory equipment;
Develop course syllabi, laboratory procedures and demonstrations. Applies teaching techniques to best achieve course and program objectives;
Track and monitor lab experiments, along with preparation for further developments of laboratory courses;
Support students and faculty laboratory experiments for various projects related to training students
Test, repair, calibrate and maintain biomedical equipment;
Provide guidance and training to faculty and students in the lab;
Setup, maintain, test, repair and secure all laboratory equipment;
Maintain records of student progress, departmental supplies and equipment, and assure the presence of adequate supplies and equipment to conduct the laboratory activities in a safe and effective manner;
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Minimum 7 to 10 years extensive working knowledge/experience of the repair and maintenance of most types of medical equipment.
Experienced Biomedical Equipment Technician/Engineer and Supervisor.
Minimum one year experience in training, teaching or tutoring;
Minimum one year experience in a supervising/managerial position;
Minimum Associate's Degree in Electronics, Science, Biomedical Equipment Engineering or equivalent. Bachelor degree or higher preferred; military training and biomedical experience is accepted.
Extensive knowledge of computer related problems, able to diagnose and repair hardware/software problems to include troubleshooting on computer networks;
Excellent computer skills including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.) and asset management systems.
Ability to relate to students of various skills, academic levels and diverse ethnic and gender backgrounds;
Strong written and verbal communication skills;
Excellent presentation and public speaking skills.

Application Procedure

Applicants must submit all of the following to employment@medisend.org to be considered for this position:

A letter of application addressing how the applicant meets the qualifications and responsibilities, and addressing the applicant’s philosophy of teaching;
A detailed résumé or current curriculum vitae that emphasizes educational preparation, professional experience, and abilities related to the position;
Copies of all College and/or University transcripts that reflect the required educational qualifications (unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of application) verifying degree(s) and/or course work.