Job Description
Position : Bio Medical Technician
Department : Operations
Reports to : Operations Manager
Location : Thika
No. of Posts : 1
Application Deadline : 2024-02-15
Job Objective/Purpose
To carry out installation, maintenance, inspection, testing, fault finding and repairs of all hospital equipment and machinery to ensure functionality and quality outcomes.
• Key Responsibilities
1. Carry out installation, maintenance, inspection & testing, fault finding and repairs of all biomedical equipment, providing bio-medical technical support to staff and contractors when required.
2. Plan, supervise and carry out improvements and alterations on equipment as required.
3. Undertake scheduled preventative maintenance for calibration equipment, biomedical and other medical equipment.
4. Conduct checks, updates and reports of critical equipment and critical supplies of oxygen, medical gases and vacuum as required.
5. Evaluate the safety, efficiency and effectiveness of medical and biomedical equipment, identifying any gaps and risks, and report to the Ops, COP & HM for implementation
6. Advice the Hospital Management on planning acquisition and use of medical equipment, and prepare of reports on equipment performance and cost analysis for renewal or renovation of equipment.
7. Liaise with and train medical staff on the use of medical equipment.
8. Ensure the unit is financially viable and demonstrate growth by managing costs and ensuring proper authorization and documentation is done.
9. Keep abreast of new developments and acquire new skills & knowledge in order to maintain a high level of service.
10. Record all sentinel incidents/events and report within 24 hours using the provided tools, Carrying out any audits, and implementing Quality Improvement Plans.
11. Ensure that Avenue Healthcare corporate governance policies are adhered to, including preventing, detecting, and reporting any fraud or criminal activities, and Implementing audit recommendations.
12. Ensure adequate knowledge of and compliance to all Avenue Healthcare policies, procedures, and systems, especially policies pertaining to the provision of medical services
13. Any other duty as assigned by the supervisor.
Personal Specifications
•Diploma in Biomedical Engineering
•3+ years’ experience, specialist in hospital machines maintenance
•Customer focus and results oriented
•Strong interpersonal skills, team playing abilities, and communication skills.
•Highly responsive, ethical and responsible