The Biomedical Engineer is responsible for ensuring that all medical equipment within the hospital is safe, functional, calibrated, compliant, and available for uninterrupted patient care. The role includes installation, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, vendor coordination, equipment planning, statutory compliance, documentation, and user training.
The engineer plays a critical role in maximizing equipment uptime while ensuring patient safety and NABH compliance.
Key ResponsibilitiesMedical Equipment Management
- Maintain complete inventory of all biomedical equipment.
- Ensure proper installation and commissioning of current equipment.
- Verify acceptance testing before equipment is handed over to departments.
- Tag and identify every equipment with unique asset numbers.
- Ensure 100% completion of preventive maintenance as per manufacturer recommendations.
- Maintain PM records and service reports.
- Monitor equipment performance trends.
Breakdown Maintenance
- Attend breakdown calls immediately.
- Troubleshoot equipment whenever possible.
- Coordinate with vendors for major repairs.
- Minimize equipment downtime.
- Maintain equipment history cards.