Engineer for Hearing and Balance at Karolinska University Hospital

Do you want to work in a varied engineering assignment in a cross-professional team? We are now looking for an engineer to join us where you will have a diverse and meaningful role in a constantly evolving organization!

You are offered

• to be part of an engaged team with engineers, audiologists, doctors, nursing assistants, vestibular assistants, medical administrators, and physiotherapists
• to work in a varied and flexible assignment both independently and in a team
• Individually tailored introduction and training.

Of course, you will also benefit from our general benefits that Karolinska University Hospital offers you.

About the position

The Hearing and Balance unit at Karolinska University Hospital is a highly specialized operation that conducts advanced diagnostics, treatment, research, and development within hearing and balance.

As an engineer with us, you will be responsible for:

• operation, maintenance, and calibration of clinical equipment to ensure ongoing functionality and accurate measurement results
• procurement and installation of clinical equipment, measurement equipment for calibration, as well as IT-related equipment, ensuring new equipment is compatible with existing equipment
• driving and participating in procurement processes
• training and support for staff in the use of clinical equipment
• maintenance of computers connected to measurement equipment, installation and upgrading of software
• participation in development and research projects within the organization.

The majority of the work is conducted at our reception in Karolinska Huddinge but also at other hospitals within the region.

We are looking for someone who

• has a strong technical interest and wants to contribute to developing our operations with high quality and patient safety
• enjoys working in a team but also has the ability to work independently and take responsibility for your tasks
• is meticulous, structured, and solution-oriented, with a desire to contribute to improvement and development.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Graduated as a university engineer or have other education/experience that we assess as equivalent
• Good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written

Meritorious:

• Experience working in hearing care or audiological operations
• Experience working with medical technology equipment
• Experience in procurement or project management
• Experience in research or development projects within medical technology

About the recruitment process

Selection and interviews may take place continuously during the application period.

In connection with your application, you need to attach your CV. Instead of a personal letter, we ask you to answer selection questions and briefly explain why you are suitable for the role. Answering the questions is a prerequisite for your application to be considered complete.

Warm welcome with your application - Together we are Karolinska!

Before filling the position that involves the care of children and youth, the person offered the position will be checked against the suspicion and criminal records. Read more here (https://www.karolinska.se/jobba-hos-oss/rekrytering-pa-karolinska/).

As an employee at Karolinska University Hospital, you may be placed in a war position. Read more here (https://www.karolinska.se/jobba-hos-oss/var-arbetsplats/totalforsvarsplikt-allman-tjansteplikt-och-krigsplaceringar-pa-karolinska-universitetssjukhuset/).

If you are or have previously been employed in Region Stockholm, we will take internal references from your current or previous manager if you are considered for employment.

For permanent positions, a probationary period may be applied.

About Karolinska University Hospital

We at Karolinska University Hospital are proud to be one of the world's leading university hospitals. In addition to our special responsibility for highly specialized care in the Stockholm region, our main mission is to educate the healthcare professionals of the future together with Karolinska Institute and conduct world-leading research while continuing our work to develop care for the best of the patient. We work in a variety of areas and professions.

Our vision - We will cure and alleviate tomorrow what no one can cure and alleviate today.

Please read more about us at karolinska.se (https://www.karolinska.se/) and follow us on social media!

Theme Acute and Reparative Medicine

The Theme of Acute and Reparative Medicine consists of six medical units (Acute, Trauma/acute surgery and orthopedics, Plastic surgery and craniofacial diseases, Ear nose, throat Hearing and balance, and Transplantation).

Read more here (https://www.karolinska.se/vard/tema/tema-akut-och-reparativ-medicin/).

Applying for a job in Region Stockholm

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