Junior Biomedical Engineer

NMC Healthcare; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Abu Dhabi is looking for a Biomedical Equipment Technician. The candidate will manage the annual capex budget, mentor technicians, and oversee medical equipment maintenance. Candidates should have an Engineering Degree or Masters, and 7 to 10 years of relevant experience in a healthcare setting, along with a strong understanding of engineering principles and medical equipment standards. The role requires technical expertise, including the training of clinical staff in equipment operation.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of relevant experience in biomedical engineering.
• Strong knowledge of engineering principles and technologies related to medical equipment.
• Familiarity with DOH and international accreditation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage the annual capex budget for medical equipment.
• Mentor other biomedical equipment technicians and oversee their performance.
• Review and recommend new medical equipment purchases.
• Ensure timely installation, maintenance, and commissioning of medical equipment.
• Provide training to clinical staff on equipment usage.

Skills

Engineering and Technology

Computers and Electronics

Service for medical equipments

Education

Engineering Degree

Masters in Engineering

Job description

Prepare annual capex budget of medicals equipment requirement

Create and revise policies, procedures, and quality improvements

Provide mentoring to other biomedical equipment technicians

Assign tasks and oversee the performance of the team

Receive requests for new medical equipment; reviews the same and makes recommendations to the Director of Projects & Technical Services

Recommends, sources and reviews medical equipment suppliers and quotes, arranges demos and initiates purchase order as per management’s approval and follows up with supplier for timely delivery

Ensures installation and commissioning of new medical equipment by the supplier in the facility

Review outcome of preventive maintenance actions & make recommendations to department staff concerning improvements

Get trained on the maintenance of new medical equipment

Train clinical staff on the use of equipment

Responsible for asset tagging and tracking of all medical equipment for all NMC Provita sites

Repair, install, maintain, calibrate, & inspect medical equipment & instrumentation, including life support equipment

Plan for and perform preventive maintenance & electrical safety testing of clinical equipment, devices, & systems

Receive maintenance request and ensure timely closure of the same

Diagnose & correct system &equipment malfunctions

Maintain documentation on new equipment, inspections, & equipment repairs & failures

Arrange, oversee the process and evaluate third-party repairs

Ensure ready availability of back-up equipment in case of breakdown

Ensure availability of spare parts, consumables and calibration of test equipment and special tools

Provide technical assistance & instruction to personnel regarding equipment operation & maintenance

• Any other duties assigned to meet the business needs

Responsibilities

Prepare annual capex budget of medicals equipment requirement

Create and revise policies, procedures, and quality improvements

Provide mentoring to other biomedical equipment technicians

Assign tasks and oversee the performance of the team

Receive requests for new medical equipment; reviews the same and makes recommendations to the Director of Projects & Technical Services

Recommends, sources and reviews medical equipment suppliers and quotes, arranges demos and initiates purchase order as per management’s approval and follows up with supplier for timely delivery

Ensures installation and commissioning of new medical equipment by the supplier in the facility

Review outcome of preventive maintenance actions & make recommendations to department staff concerning improvements

Get trained on the maintenance of new medical equipment

Train clinical staff on the use of equipment

Responsible for asset tagging and tracking of all medical equipment for all NMC Provita sites

Repair, install, maintain, calibrate, & inspect medical equipment & instrumentation, including life support equipment

Plan for and perform preventive maintenance & electrical safety testing of clinical equipment, devices, & systems

Receive maintenance request and ensure timely closure of the same

Diagnose & correct system &equipment malfunctions

Maintain documentation on new equipment, inspections, & equipment repairs & failures

Arrange, oversee the process and evaluate third-party repairs

Ensure ready availability of back-up equipment in case of breakdown

Ensure availability of spare parts, consumables and calibration of test equipment and special tools

Provide technical assistance & instruction to personnel regarding equipment operation & maintenance

• Any other duties assigned to meet the business needs

Qualifications

Education Engineering Degree

• Masters in Engineering

Experience

• 7 years

• 10 years

Certification and Licensure

• Not required

Job Specific Knowledge and Skills

• Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
• Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
• DOH & International Accreditation bodies requirements.
• Basics in service for medical equipments.