Job Description (JD)

Position: Biomedical Engineer / Medical Equipment Technician

Educational Qualification

• Diploma or Degree in Medical Equipment Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Electronics, or an equivalent relevant discipline.

Experience

• Relevant post-qualification experience in hospital biomedical engineering, medical equipment maintenance, or medical equipment servicing.

• Hands-on experience in the maintenance and troubleshooting of renal dialysis equipment is mandatory.

• Experience in a hospital or healthcare facility will be preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform installation, inspection, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of renal dialysis machines and associated equipment.

• Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance of various medical equipment, including:

  • Renal dialysis machines and related accessories.

  • Patient monitoring systems.

  • Defibrillators.

  • Dental equipment.

  • X-ray machines and associated imaging equipment.

• Perform component-level fault diagnosis, repair, and replacement of electronic and electrical components.

• Conduct routine performance checks, calibration, and functional testing of medical equipment.

• Ensure medical equipment is functioning safely, accurately, and reliably.

• Maintain equipment service records, maintenance schedules, calibration reports, and breakdown logs.

• Coordinate with equipment manufacturers and authorized service providers for technical support and specialized repairs.

• Ensure compliance with applicable medical equipment safety standards and hospital biomedical engineering protocols.

• Support clinical departments in equipment operation, technical troubleshooting, and safety-related matters.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong technical knowledge of biomedical and medical electronic equipment.

• Practical experience in renal dialysis equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.

• Knowledge of electronic circuit diagnosis and component-level fault finding.

• Understanding of medical equipment calibration, testing, and preventive maintenance.

• Knowledge of electrical safety, medical equipment safety standards, and healthcare facility requirements.

• Ability to diagnose technical problems and minimize equipment downtime.

• Good coordination and communication skills to work with clinical and technical teams.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in multi-specialty or tertiary-care hospitals.

• Knowledge of biomedical equipment management systems.

• Training or certification in renal dialysis equipment servicing will be an added advantage.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electronics, or a related field is essential for technical competency.
• Certification from a recognized body, such as the Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET) certification, demonstrates professional credibility.
• A minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in biomedical equipment maintenance within a healthcare setting is preferred.
• Experience with a variety of medical devices, including imaging systems, patient monitors, and laboratory equipment, is highly valued.