Biomedical Technician Cadet

About Biomedical Technology Services (BTS)

BTS provides a comprehensive health technology management, service and support capability to Hospital and Health Services and other parts of Queensland Health through the state-wide delivery of biomedical engineering, diagnostic medical physics, and radiology support services.

• What we are looking for
• Ability to gain knowledge and skills in the maintenance, installation and technical support of health technology equipment and systems, including information systems and networks
• Ability to work as a team member to achieve goals and objectives.
• Proven ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to identify opportunities for improvement and to resolve problems.
• Mandatory qualifications and other requirements
• The Biomedical Technician Cadet must be enrolled or eligible to enrol in approved educational and / or training programs, for example : Associate Degree of Electrical Engineering or Advanced Diploma of Electrical Engineering or Advanced Diploma of Biomedical Engineering such that the course is completed within timeframe of the cadetship.
• A 'C' class drivers' licence is required and you will be required to drive Queensland Health vehicles as part of general duties.
• Travel, Overtime and Work Location Requirements : BTS is committed to providing high quality, responsive service to health facilities throughout the state. Consequently staff may, following consultation, be required to : attend work at any location within a local government area, perform occasional overtime, participate in arrangements to ensure coverage (e.g. on-call, week-end rosters, early / late shifts), and to travel for periods of up to two weeks at a time.
• It is a condition of employment for this role, for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against COVID-19 as per the Queensland Health Human Resources Policy B70.
• It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against one or more of the following vaccine preventable diseases during their employment (Health Employment Directive No. 01 / 16) : measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), varicella (chicken pox),pertussis (whooping cough), hepatitis B, tuberculosis.

Benefits of working with the Department of Health By joining the Department of Health you will work within a fast-paced, challenging and supportive environment where every employee plays a critical role in our ongoing success. You will enjoy a variety of benefits, including :