Bio-Medical Engineer

Department: Biomedical

Job Title: Bio-Medical Engineer

Report to whom: Manager-Operations

Qualification : Diploma/B.E (Biomedical Engg)

Duties & Responsibilities:

• To prepare the department manual covering all relevant NABH standards.
• To review and update the manual on yearly basis and get revisions approved by concerned authorities.
• Supervision and implementation of all aspects described in manual for continuous improvement of the department.
• To attend all the relevant committee meetings and ensure follow up & closure of observations related to his/her concerned department.
• To review all incidents & complaints pertaining to biomedical equipment handling, repair or maintenance.
• To ensure timely submission of quality indicators data to Quality Department for further analysis.
• Follow up with vendors on upgrade, training, pending issues related to quality and performance as well as uptime as well as failures in their commitments. 
• Ensuring proper maintenance of Inventory of all biomedical equipment including equipment history card, warranty details etc.
• Training to biomedical engineers by vendors and coordinating end user training of all staff in care areas
• Updating & Keeping Equipment & budget records, Purchase and asset records. 
• Liaising closely with other medical professionals, such as doctors and therapists as well as with end-users (patients and their careers)
• Taking daily rounds of all Critical Care areas like OTs, ICUs, Casualty etc.
• Attending biomedical related equipment’s breakdown calls.
• Carrying out Preventive Maintenance of equipment’s as per schedule.
• Co-coordinating with company engineers for major breakdown of equipment’s.
• Follow up with vendors for execution of Purchase Orders.
• Investigating safety-related incidents
• Updating records of the dept., supplier communication & other follow-ups.
• Managing Inventory of spares.
• Attending calls received other than normal working Hours
• Keeping up to date with new developments in the field, nationally and internationally.
• To prepare the department manual covering all relevant NABH standards.
• To review and update the manual on yearly basis and get revisions approved by concerned authorities.
• Supervision and implementation of all aspects described in manual for continuous improvement of the department.
• To attend all the relevant committee meetings and ensure follow up & closure of observations related to his/her concerned department.
• To review all incidents & complaints pertaining to biomedical equipment handling, repair or maintenance.
• To ensure timely submission of quality indicators data to Quality Department for further analysis.
• Perform a variety of routine and complex tasks associated with the installation and maintenance of biomedical equipment.
• Provide the first hand support during the equipment breakdown or whenever needed by user department.
• Document the introduction of new therapeutic and diagnostic equipment, corrective and preventive maintenance actions and special requests as required.
• Assist department head in capital equipment planning; assist in identifying andrecommending replacement of equipment that is obsolete, has extensive repair history, or has identified safety issues.
• Ensure that all incoming biomedical equipment is inspected as per biomedicaldepartmental policy.
• Notify user departments regarding status of repairs and works with departments toobtain loaner or replacement equipment as required.
• Report all patient safety issues to department head and assist with correction of issue as required.
• Improve or make special test setups to conduct functional checks of medical electronic test equipment
• Perform electrical safety tests on biomedical instrumentation using test equipment.
• Meet departmental performance indicator standards on a consistent basis.
• Answer phones in a pleasant manner; screen and refer calls as appropriate; deliver messages and provide information to staff, visitors, and patients, upon request.
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Effectively prioritize tasks and maintain required levels of productivity.
• Demonstrate initiative and concern for planning, time utilization, and cost containment.
• Maintain effective working relationships with fellow workers, nursing and medical staff, and the general public.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation. Maintain maintenance history records and prepare reports as required.
• Maintain a clean and safe work place.
• Perform all duties related to this position, as they are needed.
• Follow all hospital and departmental policies and procedure.
• Will be responsible for any other duties assigned by the Unit Head from time to time.

Skill Sets:

• Verbal Ability/Communication Skill
• Problem Solving/Decision Making
• Leadership Qualities