Senior Physiotherapy Equipment Calibration Specialist

Wharton Executive Education Alumni Club; Abu Dhabi; Remote; AED 270,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Wharton Executive Education Alumni Club seeks a Senior Physiotherapy Equipment Calibration Specialist to lead remote calibration oversight for physiotherapy devices, ensuring measurement accuracy, documentation integrity, and regulatory compliance.

The role collaborates with biomedical engineers, clinical teams, and service providers to uphold equipment reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field.
• Experience in medical equipment calibration.
• Knowledge of IEC 60601 requirements.
• Familiarity with ISO 13485 and ISO/IEC 17025 where applicable.
• Ability to work remotely with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Review calibration plans and technical documentation for physiotherapy equipment.
• Evaluate calibration certificates, maintenance records, and performance test results.
• Provide technical guidance on calibration for ultrasound and electrotherapy devices.
• Review documentation for shortwave and microwave diathermy equipment where applicable.
• Assess records for traction systems, CPM devices, and exercise equipment.
• Review measurement accuracy and verification records for gauges and related instruments.
• Monitor calibration due dates, service histories, and preventive maintenance schedules.
• Support root-cause investigations involving measurement errors and calibration issues.
• Develop standardized calibration procedures, equipment registers, and checklists.
• Coordinate remotely with biomedical engineering teams and service providers.
• Review risk assessments and recommend verification frequencies based on usage.

Skills

Analytical skills

Technical writing

Documentation review

Communication abilities

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering

Master's degree (advantage)

Tools

CMMS

Asset registers

Document management systems

Job description

Job Title: Senior Physiotherapy Equipment Calibration Specialist

Location: United Arab Emirates (Remote)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Arrangement: 100% Remote — Work From Home

Level: Senior

About the Role

The Senior Physiotherapy Equipment Calibration Specialist provides technical oversight, documentation review, and performance analysis for equipment used in physiotherapy, rehabilitation, and physical therapy services. The role focuses on calibration records, measurement accuracy, equipment performance verification, preventive maintenance documentation, quality assurance, and technical compliance. Working fully remotely, the specialist collaborates with biomedical engineers, clinical engineering teams, physiotherapists, equipment suppliers, and healthcare quality departments to assess equipment reliability and support safe, accurate, and consistent rehabilitation services.

Key Responsibilities

• Review calibration plans and technical documentation for physiotherapy and rehabilitation equipment.
• Evaluate calibration certificates, equipment verification records, maintenance reports, and performance test results.
• Provide technical guidance on calibration requirements for therapeutic ultrasound devices, electrical stimulation units, TENS equipment, and other physiotherapy systems.
• Review documentation relating to shortwave and microwave diathermy equipment, where applicable.
• Assess calibration and performance records for traction systems, continuous passive motion devices, and rehabilitation exercise equipment.
• Review measurement accuracy and functional verification records for force gauges, dynamometers, goniometers, and related assessment instruments.
• Evaluate equipment performance data against manufacturer specifications, approved tolerances, and applicable technical requirements.
• Monitor calibration due dates, equipment service histories, and preventive maintenance schedules.
• Review equipment failure reports, calibration deviations, and performance discrepancies.
• Support root-cause investigations involving equipment measurement errors, malfunction trends, and recurring calibration issues.
• Assess the adequacy of corrective and preventive action plans relating to equipment reliability.
• Review equipment acceptance, commissioning, and post-repair verification documentation.
• Evaluate supplier calibration reports and technical service documentation for completeness and traceability.
• Support the development of standardized calibration procedures, equipment registers, and technical review checklists.
• Coordinate remotely with biomedical engineering teams and authorized service providers to clarify technical findings and outstanding maintenance requirements.
• Review equipment risk assessments and recommend appropriate verification frequencies based on usage, criticality, and performance history.
• Maintain controlled records of equipment specifications, calibration histories, service activities, and verification outcomes.
• Prepare periodic reports on calibration compliance, overdue equipment, failure trends, and maintenance performance.
• Support internal audits, healthcare quality reviews, and equipment management assessments.
• Monitor relevant medical equipment standards, manufacturer guidance, and applicable healthcare regulatory requirements.
• Recommend improvements to equipment lifecycle management, calibration tracking, and technical documentation controls.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering, Clinical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Medical Equipment Technology, or a related discipline.
• A master's degree or relevant professional certification in biomedical equipment management or medical device quality is an advantage.
• Significant experience in medical equipment calibration, biomedical engineering, clinical engineering, or healthcare equipment quality assurance.
• Familiarity with physiotherapy and rehabilitation equipment, including therapeutic ultrasound, electrotherapy, traction, and exercise systems.
• Understanding of calibration principles, measurement uncertainty, traceability, tolerance limits, and verification methods.
• Experience reviewing calibration certificates, equipment maintenance records, and technical performance reports.
• Knowledge of medical electrical equipment safety and relevant standards, including applicable IEC 60601 requirements.
• Familiarity with quality management principles and relevant medical device standards, including ISO 13485 and ISO/IEC 17025 where applicable.
• Understanding of equipment lifecycle management, preventive maintenance, service intervals, and calibration scheduling.
• Experience reviewing technical specifications, manufacturer manuals, service reports, and equipment acceptance records.
• Knowledge of equipment risk assessment, nonconformance management, deviation investigation, and CAPA processes.
• Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), asset registers, and electronic document management platforms.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret technical measurement data.
• Excellent technical writing, documentation review, and communication abilities.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate with healthcare and engineering teams in a fully remote environment.

What We Offer

• Fully remote working arrangement within the stated UAE-based role framework.
• Opportunity to support the reliability and quality management of rehabilitation equipment.
• Collaboration with biomedical engineers, healthcare providers, and technical service specialists.
• Exposure to medical device standards, calibration systems, and healthcare equipment management practices.
• Opportunities for continued professional development in biomedical engineering and equipment quality assurance.