Biomedical Technologist at Jacaranda Maternity

Job Summary 

• Under minimal supervision, provide expert-level experience in the repair, calibration, and maintenance of medical equipment, instrumentation and support systems used in healthcare delivery. Execute professional-level inventory assessment/audits and preventive maintenance of medical equipment.  Provide remedial corrective maintenance and maintain documentation of all service events, tests, and maintenance performed on clinical equipment. 

Duties and Responsibilities
Biomedical Technician Responsibilities:

• Performing routine maintenance checks on biomedical equipment through testing, calibrating, and troubleshooting
• Perform preventive maintenance and electrical safety testing of clinical equipment, devices, and systems, and monitor completion of preventive maintenance activities performed by outside vendors.
• Review outcome of preventive maintenance actions and make recommendations to department staff concerning improvements. 
• Installing new biomedical equipment and adjusting the device according to medical specifications.
• Training clinicians and other personnel on how to use and care for biomedical machines and equipment, safely and effectively through physical demonstrations and educational presentations.
• 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.
• Maintain accurate inventory, tracking both the addition and the deactivation of clinical equipment.  
• Evaluating the safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of biomedical machines, equipment, and software.
• Maintain documentation on new equipment, inspections, and equipment repairs and failures.   Assist, manage, and monitor third-party repairs. 
• Writing reports and documents detailing protocols, policies, standards of use, maintenance, and repairs of biomedical equipment, machines, and software.
• Any other duties as may be assigned.

Education    

• Degree/ Diploma in Biomedical Engineering.

Experience      

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a biomedical engineer in a busy hospital setting
• Exposure to a whole range of biomedical machines

Knowledge and Skills Requirements    

• Exceptional knowledge of the structure and uses of biomedical equipment.
• Ability to analyze, repair, and test electronic and electromechanical equipment.  
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance inspections.  
• Ability to run diagnostic programs. 
• Strong communication skills and the ability to present complex information in layman's terms.
• Registration with the Regulatory Body of Biomedical Engineers
• Hands-on approach to getting things done; good work ethic and a sense of urgency in solving problems.
• Flexible – able to respond to emergencies as and when needed

Key competencies    

• Good understanding of Biomedical Machines
• Ability to work effectively with a team in a culturally diverse environment
• Strong communication skills and the ability to present complex information in layman's terms.
• Ability to conduct training needs assessment on the use of the biomedical engineering machines, plan and execute trainings for the machine end users