Biomedical Technician

Job Purpose

To ensure the availability, safety, functionality, reliability, and optimal utilization of medical and biomedical equipment through effective equipment management, installation, inspection, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and technical support, thereby supporting uninterrupted and quality clinical service delivery at the Hospital.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Install, test, commission, and maintain medical and biomedical equipment in accordance with manufacturers' specifications, technical standards, and institutional requirements. 2. Conduct routine inspections and functional assessments of medical equipment to ensure safety, reliability, and operational readiness. 3. Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules for medical and biomedical equipment across the Hospital. 4. Perform corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs of faulty equipment and coordinate specialized repairs where necessary. 5. Maintain an updated inventory and equipment register, including equipment specifications, location, condition, serial numbers, maintenance history, and service status. 6. Manage and update equipment records in the Medical Equipment Management and Maintenance System (MEMMS), where applicable. 7. Monitor equipment performance, identify recurring faults, and recommend appropriate corrective and preventive measures. 8. Participate in the technical evaluation of medical equipment during procurement processes, including reviewing technical specifications, assessing suitability, and verifying compliance with user requirements. 9. Provide technical input in the preparation of equipment specifications, procurement plans, maintenance budgets, and replacement plans. 10. Verify the functionality, completeness, and conformity of newly procured equipment before acceptance and commissioning. 11. Coordinate with suppliers, manufacturers, service providers, and relevant technical personnel regarding equipment installation, maintenance, warranties, and repairs. 12. Train and guide healthcare professionals on the proper operation, routine care, and safe handling of medical equipment. 13. Ensure compliance with equipment safety standards, infection prevention and control requirements, and occupational health and safety procedures. 14. Identify and report equipment-related risks, including electrical hazards, equipment failures, and potential patient safety incidents. 15. Monitor the utilization of medical equipment and recommend redistribution, replacement, upgrading, or disposal where necessary. 16. Maintain adequate records of maintenance activities, spare parts, equipment downtime, service contracts, and technical interventions. 17. Provide technical support during the introduction of new medical technologies and equipment. 18. Participate in the assessment of equipment requirements for new clinical services, hospital departments, and infrastructure development projects. 19. Prepare periodic reports on equipment availability, functionality, maintenance performance, and resource requirements. 20. Ensure proper management and accountability of assigned tools, spare parts, equipment, and other technical resources. 21. Participate in technical committees, equipment assessment exercises, and institutional quality improvement initiatives. 22. Perform any other related duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Expected Outputs / Deliverables

- Updated and accurate medical equipment inventory. - Functional and properly maintained biomedical equipment. - Preventive and corrective maintenance plans and reports. - Updated equipment maintenance records in MEMMS, where applicable. - Technical assessment reports for procured equipment. - Reduced equipment downtime and improved equipment availability. - Staff trained on appropriate equipment operation and handling. - Equipment replacement and maintenance recommendations.