Clinical Engineering Technician Assistant
りんしょうこうがくぎしじょしゅ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Medical, Nursing, and Health Occupations
- Middle : Healthcare Assistants
- Minor : Other Healthcare Assistants
Summary
A job that assists in the operation, maintenance, and management of medical equipment under the direction of a clinical engineering technician.
Description
Clinical engineering technician assistants work under the instructions of physicians and clinical engineering technicians to prepare, assist in operating, inspect and maintain, and manage records for various medical devices such as artificial heart-lung machines, blood purification devices, and respiratory therapy devices used in operating rooms and intensive care units. They perform initial responses in cases of equipment failures or troubles, and handle management tasks such as periodic inspections and replacement of consumables. As members of the healthcare team, they are required to have high attention to detail and accuracy, and must respond quickly and calmly in emergencies.
Future Outlook
With the progress of an aging society, the demand for medical equipment is increasing, and the demand for clinical engineering technician assistants remains stably high. Opportunities for further success expand through career advancement to clinical engineering technicians or acquisition of specialized skills.
Personality Traits
Able to Respond Flexibly / Cautious and Meticulous / Good Team Player / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Full-time/Part-time / Hospital/Clinic Employment / Night Shifts / OJT Training / Team Healthcare
Career Path
Clinical Engineering Technician Assistant → Clinical Engineering Technician → Medical Equipment Maintenance Engineer → Medical Equipment Manufacturer Technical Sales → Medical Equipment Safety Management Supervisor
Required Skills
Medical Equipment Operation / Medical Safety Knowledge / Patient Monitoring Equipment Operation / Understanding of Maintenance and Inspection Procedures
Recommended Skills
Basic Knowledge of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering / Basic Knowledge of Emergency Medical Care / Medical Equipment Related Regulations / Reading English Technical Documents
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Precise work is essential to ensure the safety of medical equipment. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because it is necessary to acquire knowledge of operating various medical devices. |
| Problem Solving | Because troubleshooting requires investigating the cause during initial responses to equipment issues. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because emergency responses and work under tension occur. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | To collaborate with medical staff and support team-based healthcare. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Operation procedures for equipment are predefined, so creative thinking is not particularly necessary. |
Aliases
- Clinical Engineering Assistant
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