Biomedical Technician at Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital

Ref: DCASBT/KUTRRH/10

Department: Hospital Administration

Section/Unit Biomedical Engineering

Reports to: Biomedical Engineer

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Biomedical Engineer, the Biomedical Technician job exists to provide support in patient diagnosis and treatment by installing, testing, calibrating, and repairing biomedical equipment at KUTRRH.

Responsibilities

• Repair, maintain and ensure that medical equipment in operating rooms, intensive care, clinical labs, including therapeutic and diagnostic clinics are running well at the hospital.
• Provide preventive maintenance to medical equipment in a safe, self-directed and proper functioning in the hospital.
• Provide technical support on informal and formal basis concerning operation of medical equipment to ensure that all processes are adhered to while using them in the hospital.
• Collaborate with biomedical engineers and researchers to design and fabricate specialized devices for use in the clinical and research settings in the hospital.
• Document and maintain records pertaining to all repairs, replacement parts, calibrations and modifications of medical equipment in the hospital.
• Gather and provide first response information on medical equipment related issues involved in patient occurrence reports to ensure follow up of issues raised in the hospital.
• Identify aging and obsolete patient care equipment and ensures all procedures are followed while disposing them within and without the in the hospital.
• Ensure provision of supporting documentation for the assessment, justification and selection of new devices while realizing fiscal responsibility in the hospital.

Qualifications

• Certificate in Electrical Engineering with focus on medical engineering from a recognized institution
• At least two years working experience as a Biomedical Technician in a reputable health facility
• Computer literate
• Knowledge of relevant professional standards
• Knowledge of relevant legislations

Soft skills required for the job:

• Communication skills
• Observation skills
• Analytical skills
• Team player
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work odd hours and odd days