Job Description (JD): Biomedical Engineer – Hospital

Title: Biomedical Engineer

Department: Engineering / Maintenance / Clinical Support Services

Reporting To: Hospital Administrator / Medical Superintendent

Job Purpose:

The Biomedical Engineer is responsible for end-to-end management of all medical equipment in the hospital, ensuring their safety, functionality, compliance, maintenance, calibration, and optimal utilization to support uninterrupted patient care.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Equipment Management (Complete Lifecycle)Installation, commissioning, and validation of all biomedical equipment.

- Preventive maintenance (PM) and breakdown maintenance of:
- ICU, OT, Cath lab, Dialysis, OPD, Wards, Emergency equipment.
- Maintain equipment inventory, tagging, and asset records.
- Ensure proper operation manuals and user guidelines are available.

2. Preventive Maintenance & CalibrationPrepare and implement Preventive Maintenance Schedule (PMS).

- Coordinate calibration of critical equipment:
- Monitors, ventilators, infusion pumps, defibrillators, dialysis machines, etc.
- Maintain calibration certificates and records as per NABH norms.
- Ensure zero overdue PMs for critical equipment.

3. Breakdown & Emergency Handling Attend and resolve equipment breakdowns promptly.

- Coordinate with vendors for major repairs and AMC-related issues.
- Ensure minimal downtime, especially for life-saving equipment.
- Maintain breakdown logs and root cause analysis (RCA).

4. Vendor & AMC ManagementCoordinate with equipment vendors, service engineers, and suppliers.

- Manage AMC/CMC contracts:
- Renewal tracking
- Service follow-ups
- Performance monitoring
- Assist in negotiation and evaluation of service contracts.

5. Purchase & Installation Support Assist management in technical evaluation before purchasing new equipment.





- Support procurement team with specifications and comparisons.
- Supervise installation, testing, and user training after procurement.

6. User Training & SupportTrain doctors, nurses, and technicians on:

- Secure usage of equipment
- Basic troubleshooting
- Conduct refresher training sessions when required.
- Ensure misuse-related incidents are minimized.

7. Safety & Compliance Ensure electrical and equipment safety standards are followed.

- Report and investigate equipment-related incidents.
- Participate in patient safety initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with:
- NABH standards
- Biomedical equipment safety norms
- Hospital policies

8. NABH & Documentation Maintain all NABH-required documents:

- Equipment inventory
- Maintenance records
- Calibration records
- Breakdown logs
- Support internal and external NABH audits.
- Coordinate corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) related to equipment.

9. Coordination & Communication Coordinate with:

- Nursing staff
- Doctors
- Housekeeping
- Administration
- Act as a bridge between clinical and technical teams.
- Provide regular reports to management on equipment status.
- Additional Responsibilities (When Required):Support infection control team in equipment disinfection protocols.
- Assist in planning new units (ICU expansion, OT setup, Dialysis setup).
- Emergency duty support during hospital disasters or code situations.

Qualification: Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Biomedical Engineering or related field.

Experience: 06–2 years of experience in a hospital setting (preferred).

Skills Required:

- Strong technical troubleshooting skills
- Knowledge of hospital equipment & NABH standards
- Documentation and coordination skills
- Ability to handle pressure and emergency situations

Key Competencies:

- Accountability & ownership
- Quick problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Good communication
- Patient safety mindset

📌 Biomedical Engineer (Ahmedabad)
🏢 Trisha Multispeciality Hospital
📍 Ahmedabad