Biomedical Engineer

Job Description (JD): Biomedical Engineer – Hospital

Title: Biomedical Engineer

Department: Engineering / Maintenance / Clinical Support Services

Reporting To: Hospital Administrator / Medical Superintendent

Job Purpose:

The Biomedical Engineer is responsible for end-to-end management of all medical equipment in the hospital, ensuring their safety, functionality, compliance, maintenance, calibration, and optimal utilization to support uninterrupted patient care.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Equipment Management (Complete Lifecycle)Installation, commissioning, and validation of all biomedical equipment.

• Preventive maintenance (PM) and breakdown maintenance of:
• ICU, OT, Cath lab, Dialysis, OPD, Wards, Emergency equipment.
• Maintain equipment inventory, tagging, and asset records.
• Ensure proper operation manuals and user guidelines are available.

2. Preventive Maintenance & CalibrationPrepare and implement Preventive Maintenance Schedule (PMS).

• Coordinate calibration of critical equipment:
• Monitors, ventilators, infusion pumps, defibrillators, dialysis machines, etc.
• Maintain calibration certificates and records as per NABH norms.
• Ensure zero overdue PMs for critical equipment.

3. Breakdown & Emergency Handling Attend and resolve equipment breakdowns promptly.

• Coordinate with vendors for major repairs and AMC-related issues.
• Ensure minimal downtime, especially for life-saving equipment.
• Maintain breakdown logs and root cause analysis (RCA).

4. Vendor & AMC ManagementCoordinate with equipment vendors, service engineers, and suppliers.

• Manage AMC/CMC contracts:
• Renewal tracking
• Service follow-ups
• Performance monitoring
• Assist in negotiation and evaluation of service contracts.

5. Purchase & Installation Support Assist management in technical evaluation before purchasing new equipment.

• Support procurement team with specifications and comparisons.
• Supervise installation, testing, and user training after procurement.

6. User Training & SupportTrain doctors, nurses, and technicians on:

• Safe usage of equipment
• Basic troubleshooting
• Conduct refresher training sessions when required.
• Ensure misuse-related incidents are minimized.

7. Safety & Compliance Ensure electrical and equipment safety standards are followed.

• Report and investigate equipment-related incidents.
• Participate in patient safety initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with:
• NABH standards
• Biomedical equipment safety norms
• Hospital policies

8. NABH & Documentation Maintain all NABH-required documents:

• Equipment inventory
• Maintenance records
• Calibration records
• Breakdown logs
• Support internal and external NABH audits.
• Coordinate corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) related to equipment.

9. Coordination & Communication Coordinate with:

• Nursing staff
• Doctors
• Housekeeping
• Administration
• Act as a bridge between clinical and technical teams.
• Provide regular reports to management on equipment status.
• Additional Responsibilities (When Required):Support infection control team in equipment disinfection protocols.
• Assist in planning new units (ICU expansion, OT setup, Dialysis setup).
• Emergency duty support during hospital disasters or code situations.

Qualification: Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Biomedical Engineering or related field.

Experience: 06–2 years of experience in a hospital setting (preferred).

Skills Required:

• Strong technical troubleshooting skills
• Knowledge of hospital equipment & NABH standards
• Documentation and coordination skills
• Ability to handle pressure and emergency situations

Key Competencies:

• Accountability & ownership
• Quick problem-solving
• Attention to detail
• Good communication
• Patient safety mindset