Biomedical Engineer

Medical Equipment Management

Select, install, test, and commission medical equipment.

Maintain equipment such as ventilators, ECG machines, patient monitors, infusion pumps, defibrillators, X-ray systems, and anesthesia machines.

Keep an updated inventory of all biomedical equipment.

Preventive and Corrective Maintenance

Perform scheduled preventive maintenance (PM).

Diagnose equipment faults and arrange or perform repairs.

Minimize equipment downtime and ensure critical devices remain available.

Safety and Quality Assurance

Conduct electrical safety and performance testing.

Ensure equipment meets applicable safety and regulatory requirements.

Identify hazards and take corrective action.

Equipment Calibration

Coordinate or perform calibration of medical devices.

Maintain calibration records and certificates.

Ensure measurement accuracy, particularly for diagnostic and monitoring equipment.

Installation and Commissioning

Check new equipment before it is put into clinical use.

Verify specifications, functionality, accessories, and safety.

Coordinate with vendors during installation and acceptance testing.

User Training

Train doctors, nurses, technicians, and other staff in the safe operation of equipment.

Provide instructions on basic troubleshooting and preventive care.

Help develop standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Vendor and Service Management

Coordinate with manufacturers and authorized service providers.

Monitor service contracts/AMCs and warranty claims.

Evaluate service quality and maintenance costs.

Documentation and Record Keeping

Maintain equipment history, maintenance reports, breakdown records, and calibration records.

Track equipment utilization, downtime, and repair costs.

Prepare technical reports for hospital management.

Procurement and Technology Assessment

Provide technical specifications when purchasing new equipment.

Compare equipment based on performance, safety, compatibility, lifecycle cost, and clinical requirements.

Participate in tender evaluation and technical demonstrations.

Risk Management

Identify risks associated with medical devices.

Investigate equipment-related incidents and failures.

Recommend measures to prevent recurrence.

Support for Hospital Departments

Work with departments such as ICU, OT, emergency, radiology, cardiology, laboratory, and dialysis.

Help clinical staff select appropriate .