MEDICAL GAS OPERATOR

Daya General Hospital Ltd.; Thrissur; On-site; INR 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Daya General Hospital Ltd. is seeking a Medical Gas Operator - Oxygen Plant to ensure safe operation, monitoring and maintenance of the hospital oxygen plant and medical gas systems to support continuous patient care.

The role covers uninterrupted supply, safety compliance and coordination with clinical teams. Responsibilities include operating the plant, monitoring gas systems, performing routine maintenance, documenting readings, and providing on-call support for emergencies and outages.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor the oxygen plant following standard operating procedures.
• Ensure uninterrupted supply of medical oxygen to wards, ICUs, OTs, emergency and care areas.
• Monitor pressure, flow, purity, alarms and system parameters.
• Monitor gas pipelines, manifolds and outlets for leaks or anomalies; report immediately.
• Ensure backup systems (cylinder banks or LOX backups) function properly.
• Follow safety protocols for oxygen handling and medical gas operations; maintain fire and electrical safety.
• Coordinate with engineering, biomedical teams and vendors for preventive and breakdown maintenance.
• Record daily operation logs, pressures, alarms and maintenance checks.
• Respond to emergency calls and assist with rapid restoration during power failures or breakdowns.
• Communicate with nursing/ICU/OT teams about planned maintenance to minimize patient care disruption.

Job description

Job Summary

The Medical Gas Operator - Oxygen Plant is responsible for the safe operation, monitoring, and maintenance of the hospital oxygen plant and medical gas systems. The role ensures uninterrupted supply of medical gases (oxygen, medical air, vacuum where applicable) to all clinical areas, complying with safety standards, statutory norms, and hospital policies to support continuous patient care.

Job Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

Oxygen Plant Operation

• Operate and monitor the oxygen plant as per standard operating procedures.
• Ensure uninterrupted supply of medical oxygen to wards, ICUs, OTs, emergency, and other patient care areas.
• Monitor pressure levels, flow rates, purity levels, alarms, and system parameters.

Medical Gas System Monitoring

• Monitor medical gas pipeline systems, manifolds, and outlet points.
• Identify and report any leakage, pressure drop, alarm activation, or abnormal functioning immediately.
• Ensure proper functioning of backup systems (cylinder banks / liquid oxygen backups).

Safety Compliance

• Follow all safety protocols related to oxygen handling and medical gas operations.
• Ensure fire safety, electrical safety, and hazard prevention measures are strictly followed.
• Participate in mock drills, emergency preparedness, and disaster management related to medical gases.
• Maintain compliance with NABH/JCI and statutory safety requirements.

Maintenance Coordination

• Perform routine checks, basic maintenance, and cleaning of oxygen plant equipment.
• Coordinate with engineering, biomedical teams, and external vendors for preventive and breakdown maintenance.
• Assist during calibration, testing, and validation of oxygen purity and pressure systems.

Documentation Records

• Maintain daily operation logs, pressure readings, alarm records, and maintenance checklists.
• Record cylinder usage, refilling details, and backup consumption.
• Report incidents, near misses, or deviations as per hospital policy.

Emergency On-Call Support

• Respond immediately to emergency calls related to oxygen or medical gas supply.
• Support rapid restoration of supply during breakdowns or power failures.
• Be available for shift duties, night duty, and emergency on-call support.

Coordination with Clinical Areas

• Communicate proactively with nursing staff, ICU teams, and OT teams regarding any planned maintenance or issues.
• Ensure minimal disruption to patient care during maintenance activities.

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