Biomedical Engineer

Biomedical Equipment Technician responsible for installing, maintaining, and servicing equipment to improve patient care quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install new equipment by establishing, adjusting, calibrating, and testing performance.
• Maintain inventory of all equipment and analyzers.
• Evaluate the safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of equipment.
• Provide technical support for equipment.
• Participate in maintenance and servicing of equipment and analyzers.
• Document information by maintaining and reviewing daily logs and equipment records.
• Resolve technical problems and select corrective steps.
• Maintain a safe and healthy working environment.
• Ensure effective and efficient use of resources.
• Assist and provide training to staff on unit systems and processes.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
• Ensure duty of care with respect to colleagues, patients, and organization.

Qualifications:

• BSc in Biomedical Engineering Technology or equivalent.
• Registered with Association of Medical Engineers of Kenya.
• 2-3 years working experience.
• Proficiency in basic computer applications.

Required Skills:

• Understanding of business environment.
• Knowledge of laboratory information system.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to use own initiative and work in a pressured environment.
• Accuracy and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Customer orientation.
• Decision making.
• Drive and stamina linked to achievement motivation.
• Ethical behavior.
• Networking and liaising skills.
• Organizational awareness.
• Planning and organizing.