Job Description
Key Responsibilities and Duties
- Ensures the proper working condition of all biomedical equipment and promptly reports any emergency issues to Biomedical Engineers or Biomedical Engineering Manager / Director
- Demonstrates medical equipment to specialized staff to ensure correct operation and usage, minimizing risks to patients and users
- Repairs, installs, calibrates, and inspects medical equipment and instrumentation, including life support equipment, and confirms task completion through signed reports.
- Responds to medical equipment service requests, including telephone calls and correspondence, and prioritizes emergencies
- Works independently or collaboratively with the Biomedical Engineers to minimize medical equipment downtime and performs the following activities:
– Executes necessary permanent or temporary remedies for equipment issues.
– Completes the “Action Taken” field in the Medical Equipment Service Call Program.
– Reports progress and issues to the Biomedical Engineers or Biomedical EngineerinG Manager/Director for accurate response and additional information.
– Suggests or recommends spare parts replacement, further equipment investigation, calibration, lubrication,and troubleshooting as needed.
– Coordinates with the Biomedical Coordinator to expedite ordered materials, equipment, and spare parts.
- Attends service and maintenance visits with medical equipment contractors (external service providers) during inspections as required
- Organizes and updates files, product catalogues, equipment documentation, and records in the Biomedical Department/workshop or medical equipment utility rooms.
Job Requirements
- Experience : Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in biomedical equipment maintenance,troubleshooting, and repair.
- Education: Diploma or degree in Biomedical Engineering Technology or a related field
- Language: Excellent command of oral and written English and prefer Arabic.
- Licenses / Certifications: A valid license to practice issued by the relevant regulatory authority if applicable.