Biomedical Engineer, NMC Specialty Hospital Al Ain UAE

NMC Healthcare is presently looking to hire suitable and competent candidate for the job role of a Biomedical Engineer. The successful aspirant will perform duties at NMC Specialty Hospital Al Ain, UAE. This job was posted by NMC on 18 October 2023 and is now open for applications from all desirous candidates.

Purpose of A Biomedical Engineer

Designs and develops medical equipment and devices to improve healthcare outcomes. 

Duties of A Biomedical Engineer 

• Provides domain knowledge input during the pre-purchase stage of all biomedical equipment.
• Performs inspection, inventory procedures and machine marking for incoming new equipment, prior to use.
• Provides technical assistance, training and instruction to staff in the maintenance and operation of equipment.
• Carries out regular rounds and proper, systematic preventive maintenance of all biomedical equipments and ensures that the problems are rectified immediately.
• Maintains a regularly updated inventory of all biomedical equipment in the hospital.
• Analyzes equipment for failure, faults or malfunctions based on application of test instruments and reference to technical literature and schematics.
• Interprets engineering and vendor information, schematic diagrams and graphic illustrations utilizing clinical, physiologic and electronic principles.
• Provides engineering and technical advice to ensure compliance with electrical and other safety standards and prepare reports as required.
• Coordinates and evaluates the work performed by service contractors to include maintenance, calibration, installation and verification of service documentation.
• Prepares and enters data in logs, reports, databases, forms and equipment records concerning inspections, repairs and equipment condition and operation.
• Conducts and assesses safety and risk assessment together with the FMS teams and develops measures to counter them.
• Prepares requisitions for spare parts procurement from stores/manufacturer.
• Liaisons with other departments and higher management.
• Vendor management and development with particular reference to vendors who can repair PCB’s major assemblies that companies ask to replace at high costs.
• As a member of the FMS committee, actively contributes to develop manuals, policies and procedures relevant to the biomedical department.
• Collects monitoring data for the medical equipment management program.
• Develops and coordinates departmental quality initiatives.
• Adheres to the safety norms of the hospital and follow both patient safety and staff safety rules.
• Updates biomedical knowledge by attending seminars and workshops regarding new equipments.
• Performs other related duties as and when assigned by the Medical Administrator.

Qualification & Experience

• B.E (Biomedical) or Masters of applied Science in Bio-Medical Instrumentation or Equivalent Degree / Fellowship.
• 2 years experience in maintenance involving applications preferably in Medical Electronics.

Knowledge and Skills Desired

• Good knowledge of English to read and understand technical literature and schematics.
• Well versed with computer skills like Word & Excel.

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