Bio-Medical Engineer

Job Description Job description - To prepare the department manual covering all relevant NABH standards. - To review and update the manual on yearly basis and get revisions approved by concerned authorities. - Supervision and implementation of all aspects described in manual for continuous improvement of the department. - To attend all the relevant committee meetings and ensure follow up & closure of observations related to his/her concerned department. - To review all incidents & complaints pertaining to biomedical equipment handling, repair or maintenance. - To ensure timely submission of quality indicators data to Quality Department for further analysis. - Follow up with vendors on upgrade, training, pending issues related to quality and performance as well as uptime as well as failures in their commitments. - Ensuring proper maintenance of Inventory of all biomedical equipment including equipment history card, warranty details etc. - Training to biomedical engineers by vendors and coordinating end user training of all staff in care areas - Updating & Keeping Equipment & budget records, Purchase and asset records. - Liaising closely with other medical professionals, such as doctors and therapists as well as with end-users (patients and their careers) - Taking daily rounds of all Critical Care areas like OTs, ICUs, Casualty etc. - Attending biomedical related equipment s breakdown calls. - Carrying out Preventive Maintenance of equipment s as per schedule. - Co-coordinating with company engineers for major breakdown of equipment s. - Follow up with vendors for execution of Purchase Orders. - Investigating safety-related incidents - Updating records of the dept., supplier communication & other follow-ups. - Managing Inventory of spares. - Attending calls received other than normal working Hours - Keeping up to date with new developments in the field, nationally and internationally. - To prepare the department manual covering all relevant NABH standards. - To review and update the manual on yearly basis and get revisions approved by concerned authorities. - Supervision and implementation of all aspects described in manual for continuous improvement of the department. - To attend all the relevant committee meetings and ensure follow up & closure of observations related to his/her concerned department. - To review all incidents & complaints pertaining to biomedical equipment handling, repair or maintenance. - To ensure timely submission of quality indicators data to Quality Department for further analysis. - Perform a variety of routine and complex tasks associated with the installation and maintenance of biomedical equipment. - Provide the first hand support during the equipment breakdown or whenever needed by user department. - Document the introduction of new therapeutic and diagnostic equipment, corrective and preventive maintenance actions and special requests as required. - Assist department head in capital equipment planning; assist in identifying and recommending replacement of equipment that is obsolete, has extensive repair history, or has identified safety issues. - Ensure that all incoming biomedical equipment is inspected as per biomedical departmental policy. - Notify user departments regarding status of repairs and works with departments to obtain loaner or replacement equipment as required. - Report all patient safety issues to department head and assist with correction of issue as required. - Improve or make special test setups to conduct functional checks of medical electronic test equipment - Perform electrical safety tests on biomedical instrumentation using test equipment. - Meet departmental performance indicator standards on a consistent basis. - Answer phones in a pleasant manner; screen and refer calls as appropriate; deliver messages and provide information to staff, visitors, and patients, upon request. - Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor. - Effectively prioritize tasks and maintain required levels of productivity. - Demonstrate initiative and concern for planning, time utilization, and cost containment. - Maintain effective working relationships with fellow workers, nursing and medical staff, and the general public. - Maintain accurate and timely documentation. Maintain maintenance history records and prepare reports as required. - Maintain a clean and safe work place. - Perform all duties related to this position, as they are needed. - Follow all hospital and departmental policies and procedure. - Will be responsible for any other duties assigned by the Unit Head from time to time.