Job Summary
The Biomedical Engineer will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and management of medical and ophthalmic equipment across the hospital. The role requires close coordination with clinical teams, vendors, and hospital administration to ensure maximum equipment uptime, patient safety, regulatory compliance, and uninterrupted clinical operations.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Responsibilities
- Install, commission, test, and validate medical and ophthalmic equipment.
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance of biomedical equipment.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and coordinate timely repairs.
- Ensure proper calibration and performance verification of equipment as per prescribed schedules.
- Maintain equipment inventory, maintenance records, calibration certificates, and service documentation.
- Monitor equipment performance and ensure minimal downtime.
- Conduct routine inspections to ensure equipment safety and operational efficiency.
- Provide technical support to doctors, optometrists, nurses, and clinical staff regarding equipment usage.
Equipment Management
- Manage and maintain ophthalmic equipment such as OCT, Fundus Camera, Phaco Machine, Operating Microscope, Auto Refractometer, Lensometer, A-Scan, B-Scan, Keratometer, Perimetry, and Lasers.
- Coordinate with vendors for AMC/CMC activities, warranty management, and service support.
- Assist in procurement, technical evaluation, installation, and acceptance testing of new equipment.
- Maintain equipment history sheets and asset management records.
Quality & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with NABH standards and hospital biomedical equipment management protocols.
- Participate in internal audits, accreditation activities, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Maintain documentation related to equipment maintenance, calibration, validation, and safety checks.
- Ensure adherence to safety regulations, infection control protocols, and statutory requirements.
- Support risk assessments and equipment-related incident investigations.
Training & Support
- Conduct user training programs for clinical and non-clinical staff on proper equipment handling and safety practices.
- Provide technical guidance and support during equipment upgrades and implementation of new technologies.
- Assist departments in optimizing equipment utilization and performance.
Qualifications
- B.E./B.Tech in Biomedical Engineering from a recognized institution.
- Diploma in Biomedical Engineering may be considered with relevant experience.
Experience
- 2–5 years of relevant experience in biomedical engineering within hospitals or healthcare institutions.
- Experience in ophthalmology clinics or specialty eye hospitals preferred.
Required Skills
- Strong knowledge of biomedical equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Experience in preventive maintenance, calibration, and validation of medical equipment.
- Knowledge of ophthalmic equipment and diagnostic devices.
- Understanding of NABH standards and healthcare regulatory requirements.
- Strong vendor coordination and contract management skills.
- Excellent analytical, documentation, and problem-solving abilities.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office and Hospital Information Systems (HIS).
Pay: Up to ₹20,000.00 per month
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
