Biomedical Technologist at St. Lukes Orthopaedics & Trauma Hospital

Job Purpose

The overall purpose of this job is to carry out routine checks, repairs, preventive maintenance, and calibration/verification of biomedical equipment to ensure the effectiveness and optimal performance of all equipment in the Hospital.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Conduct routine preventive maintenance of medical equipment, carry out installations and calibration of machines;
• Assist in the formulation of protocols, policies and standards for the use, maintenance and repair of medical equipment;
• Maintain medical equipment in line with environmental, health and occupational safety regulations;
• Troubleshoot and repair the machines as and when required;
• Keep inventory and up-to-date records of the equipment;
• Participate in user training of the equipment;
• Carry out daily routine checks in the oxygen plants to ensure compliance with established operating standards;
• Participate in the installation of new machines in collaboration with the manufacturer’s technician;
• Advise the management on the specification of new equipment in collaboration with procurement;
• Prepare daily technical service reports on repairs done,
• Requisition of consumables for preventive maintenance; and
• Any other responsibility assigned to the jobholder by the supervisor from time to time.

Working relationships

• Internal Relationships: all departments
• External Relationships: Contractors, service technicians

Knowledge, experience and qualifications required

• Diploma in Biomedical Engineering or any other related field from a recognized institution
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience

Competencies

Technical & Behavioural competencies

• Analytical skills
• Mechanical and electrical skills
• Electronic skills
• Biomedical technology skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Adherence to BioMed standards and procedures
• Communication skills
• Knowledge of radiology, ICU and other machines used in hospitals
• Team player
• Ability to work for long hours
• Analytical skills
• Resource planning skills
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Accountability
• Integrity

Responsibility for finances and physical assets

• The jobholder has no accountability for any assets, budgets or equipment. Decision-making
• The jobholder has no final decision-making authority other than routine decisions related to their work.

Working Conditions

• Working Environment: The work environment is not ideal for repairs – there is no workshop
• Job Hazards: Electricity, exposure to extreme temperature, exposure to radiation
• Signatures: Exposure to extreme temperature, Exposure to radiation