12 Oct
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Rane Hospital
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Chembur
12 Oct
Rane Hospital
Chembur
Department: Biomedical Engineering / Maintenance
Job Title: Biomedical Engineer
Reporting To: Hospital Administrator / Management
Work Location: Rane Hospital
Employment Type: Full-Time
1. Job Summary
The Biomedical Engineer is responsible for the installation, maintenance, inspection, calibration, troubleshooting, and safe operation of medical equipment throughout the hospital. The role ensures that all medical devices function properly, comply with applicable safety standards, and remain available for patient care.
1. Key Responsibilities
A. Medical Equipment Maintenance
- Perform routine preventive maintenance (PM) of all medical equipment according to the approved schedule.
- Attend breakdown calls and arrange timely repairs.
- Coordinate with authorized service engineers and equipment vendors for repairs and servicing.
- Verify equipment functionality before returning repaired devices to clinical use.
- Maintain equipment in critical areas, including the ICU, OT, emergency department, wards, and diagnostic departments.
B. Equipment Inspection and Calibration
- Inspect medical equipment for proper functioning and physical damage.
- Coordinate calibration and electrical safety testing at the prescribed intervals.
- Maintain service records, calibration certificates, and maintenance history.
- Ensure that defective or unsafe equipment is labelled and removed from service until cleared.
C. Documentation and Inventory
- Maintain an updated inventory of medical equipment with identification numbers, locations, warranty details, and service history.
- Maintain preventive maintenance schedules, breakdown registers, equipment checklists, and service reports.
- Track equipment warranties, annual maintenance contracts (AMCs), and comprehensive maintenance contracts (CMCs).
- Prepare monthly reports on equipment uptime, breakdowns, maintenance activities, and pending repairs.
D. Patient Safety and Compliance
- Ensure that equipment is used and maintained according to manufacturer instructions and hospital policies.
- Coordinate with clinical staff to ensure secure handling and proper operation of medical devices.
- Report equipment-related hazards, malfunctions, and safety incidents to the appropriate authority.
- Support hospital audits, inspections, and applicable regulatory requirements.
E. Coordination and Training
- Coordinate with doctors, nurses, technicians, administration, purchase, and maintenance departments.
- Provide basic operational training to hospital staff when required.
- Assist in the installation, acceptance testing, and commissioning of new medical equipment.
- Evaluate repair requirements and support equipment replacement or procurement decisions.
1. Equipment Covered
The Biomedical Engineer may be responsible for equipment such as:
- Patient monitors and pulse oximeters
- ECG machines and defibrillators
- Ventilators and oxygen-related medical devices
- Infusion pumps and syringe pumps
- Operation theatre equipment and anaesthesia workstations
- ICU and emergency medical equipment
- Suction machines and nebulizers
- Laboratory and diagnostic equipment, as assigned
- Autoclaves and other medical sterilization equipment
1. Qualifications and Experience
- Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering or a relevant qualification.
- Relevant hospital biomedical maintenance experience is preferred.
- Knowledge of preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration coordination, and medical equipment safety.
- Basic computer skills for equipment documentation and reporting.
- Good communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
1. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Completion of scheduled preventive maintenance on time.
- Timely response to equipment breakdowns.
- Reduction in recurring equipment failures and downtime.
- Accuracy and completeness of equipment records.
- Timely renewal and tracking of AMCs, CMCs, and warranties.
- Compliance with equipment safety and hospital maintenance procedures.
1. General Responsibilities
- Follow hospital policies, infection prevention practices, and safety procedures.
- Maintain confidentiality and professional conduct.
- Perform other biomedical engineering duties assigned by hospital management.
Pay: From ₹25,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
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