Biomedical Equipment Technician at DEDA Hospital

Job Description

• Carry out repairs and planned preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for equipment in conjunction with the Quality Assurance unit and other units involved with medical equipment.
• Carry out scheduled equipment and apparatus calibrations.
• Liaise with third party supply & service companies on equipment support services.
• Write service and installation reports.
• Set up, adjust, calibrate, clean, maintain, and troubleshoot medical equipment.
• Calibrate,  set up, adjust, troubleshoot, sanitize, sterilize, maintain and properly clean medical equipment using appropriate cleaning solutions and technologies
• Follow company rules and regulations regarding researcher and patient safety
• Troubleshoot problems arising in designing and developing of medical devices and surgical instruments.
• Analyze and evaluate the company’s prototype medical devices.
• Ability to create and manage medical information systems and healthcare delivery systems effectively.
•  Keeping up to date with the latest developments in the field of Biomedical Engineering nationally and globally.
• Installing and maintaining equipment to use in a medical setting
• Providing technical support for biomedical equipment
• Assessing the safety, efficiency and effectiveness of biomedical equipment
• Performing routine maintenance checks on biomedical equipment through testing, calibrating, and troubleshooting.
• Installing new biomedical equipment and adjusting the device according to medical specifications.
• Training staff members to operate and care for equipment with physical demonstrations and educational presentations.
• Updating the inventory, placing orders, and verifying deliveries.
• Repairing faulty machinery on a routine basis and tending to emergency repairs as needed.
• Keeping a digital record of equipment repairs, faulty components, and recalibrated devices.
• Ensuring that all equipment meets company standards of safety and quality, and is in compliance with relevant laws.
• Perform scheduled maintenance inspections and performance assurance inspections on equipment to ensure safe and effective operating conditions
• Test and calibrate components using a variety of manuals, troubleshooting techniques, and code requirements
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and policies
• Ensure documentation is complete, timely, and accurate
• Repair and replace complex biomedical equipment and systems
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions with accuracy and precision.

Job Requirement

• Familiarity with laboratory equipment and protocol

• A minimum of 2 year's experience as a biomedical technician.
• Exceptional knowledge of the structure and uses of biomedical equipment.
• Solid technical skills and the ability to repair machinery with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to present complex information in layman's terms.
• Ability to work well under pressure and thrive in a fast-paced medical environment.
• Proficient dexterity and hand-eye coordination, as well as physical stamina to lift heavy equipment.