Biomedical Technician

Job Purpose: Responsible for ensuring proper functioning, safety and sound condition of all medical equipment in the Hospital and that they are in optimum working condition and available for use at all times amongst the following other responsibilities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluate state of the Art Technology of medical equipment.
• Work hand in hand with vendors to ensure back-up service support.
• Guaranteed availability of spare parts and consumables in liaison with procurement department.
• Equipment recommended for patient use is safe.
• Carry out preventive maintenance, repairs to ICU, Theatres, Renal, Laboratory, wards equipment and other areas of the Hospital.
• Develop and implement effective Planned Preventive Maintenance schedules to minimize machine downtime.
• Keep records of all job cards, PPM schedules and tasks as performed.
• Conduct training on medical equipment use and handling.
• Carry out any other duties assigned by management from time to time.
• Receiving the new equipment together with user, Finance and Security department.

Qualifications

Education

• Diploma in Medical Engineering from a recognized institution.

Job Experience

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the same field.

Membership

• Valid membership and practicing license in related field.

Key Competencies – Skills/ Knowledge/ Aptitude

• Ability to multi-task and deal with diverse responsibilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer relations skills.
• Analytical, communication and writing skills.
• Problem-solving and creative work approach
• Excellent organizational, decision-making, and planning skills.