Summary: Maintain biomedical equipment, ensure quality patient care, and collaborate with the application group to develop a scheduled maintenance program.

Biomedical Equipment Technician is responsible for installing, maintaining, and servicing biomedical equipment to improve patient care. Key responsibilities include:

• Installing new equipment, calibrating, and testing performance.
• Maintaining inventory of equipment and analyzers.
• Evaluating equipment safety, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Providing technical support and explaining correct operation to users.
• Collaborating with the application group on scheduled maintenance.
• Documenting information and resolving technical problems.
• Maintaining a safe working environment and adhering to safe working practices.
• Ensuring duty of care for colleagues, patients, and the organization.

Requirements for the position include:

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

Key skills required for the position include:

• Understanding the business environment.
• Knowledge of laboratory information systems.
• Handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Initiative, pressure management, accuracy, and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Customer orientation, decision-making, drive, and ethical behavior.