Biomedical Engineer

Job Description

The Biomedical Engineer is responsible for the management, maintenance, safety, and optimal performance of medical equipment and biomedical systems within the hospital. The role ensures that all medical devices are functional, safe, and compliant with applicable regulations and hospital policies, thereby supporting uninterrupted clinical services and patient safety.

Duties and Responsibilities

Medical Equipment Management

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee the installation, commissioning, maintenance, and repair of medical equipment.
• Ensure all biomedical equipment is functioning properly and available for clinical use.
• Maintain an up-to-date inventory of medical equipment, including service history and technical specifications.

Preventive and Corrective Maintenance

• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules for medical devices.
• Diagnose equipment faults and perform corrective maintenance or coordinate with external service providers as required.
• Minimize equipment downtime through timely maintenance and effective troubleshooting.

Safety and Compliance

• Ensure medical equipment meets safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct routine safety checks, performance testing, and calibration of equipment as required.
• Investigate and report equipment-related incidents, failures, or hazards and recommend corrective actions.

Procurement and Technical Support

• Provide technical input for procurement of medical equipment, including specification development and evaluation.
• Support acceptance testing and commissioning of newly procured equipment.
• Advise hospital management on equipment replacement, upgrades, and life cycle management.

Training and User Support

• Train clinical and support staff on proper operation, basic troubleshooting, and safe use of medical equipment.
• Develop and distribute user guidelines and equipment handling instructions.

Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain accurate maintenance records, service reports, and equipment logs.
• Prepare and submit regular reports on equipment status, maintenance activities, and identified risks to the Operations Manager.

Authority

• Authority to inspect, test, and maintain medical equipment within the hospital.
• Authority to recommend removal of unsafe or non-functional equipment from clinical use.
• Authority to coordinate with vendors and service providers for equipment maintenance and repair.
• Authority to escalate critical equipment issues, safety risks, or resource needs to the Operations Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Engineering, Clinical Engineering, Medical Electronics Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline from an accredited and recognized institution.
• Additional technical training in medical equipment maintenance or hospital technology management is an advantage.
• Minimum of 2–4 years of hands-on experience in biomedical or clinical engineering within a hospital or healthcare facility.

How To Apply

Please note that applicants must apply only through the following link:
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