BIOMEDICAL ENGINEER, BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING MAINTENANCE
KPJ Healthcare Berhad
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Job summary
KPJ Healthcare Berhad is seeking a Biomedical Engineer to support the Head of Healthcare Engineering Management in managing the lifecycle of medical equipment across planning, procurement, installation, maintenance, and compliance. You will collaborate with clinical and support teams to improve equipment performance, reduce downtime, and ensure patient safety.
The role covers preventive and corrective maintenance, asset management, contract administration, and regulatory adherence, with
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering, Medical Engineering or a related field.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in biomedical engineering, preferably in a hospital or healthcare environment.
- Fresh graduates with relevant hospital internships or industrial training may also be considered.
- Medical equipment maintenance.
- Preventive and corrective maintenance.
- Biomedical safety standards.
- Medical equipment calibration.
- Asset management.
- Healthcare quality systems.
- Basic anatomy and physiology.
- Knowledge of applicable Ministry of Health requirements is an advantage.
Responsibilities
- Prepare the annual Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) schedule for all biomedical equipment.
- Monitor the implementation and completion of the PPM schedule to ensure compliance with manufacturer recommendations and hospital policies.
- Coordinate and schedule corrective maintenance for faulty medical equipment with vendors or service providers.
- Monitor replacement of spare parts and ensure only approved parts are used.
- Maintain maintenance records, service reports, calibration certificates, and equipment history files.
- Prepare, monitor and manage maintenance service contracts with vendors, including renewals and negotiations.
- Monitor vendor performance to ensure compliance with contracts and safety requirements.
- Verify completed maintenance work before approving invoices.
- Coordinate installation, testing, commissioning and acceptance of new equipment.
- Ensure new equipment is delivered in good condition and safe for clinical use.
- Maintain hospital biomedical equipment inventory and asset registers.
- Evaluate equipment condition and recommend repair or replacement.
- Assist in preparing annual CAPEX and OPEX budgets for biomedical equipment.
- Provide procurement recommendations for new equipment and assist in acquiring spare parts.
- Ensure compliance with Quality Management System and regulatory standards.
- Develop and update biomedical engineering SOPs and policies.
- Participate in quality audits and accreditation activities.
- Prepare monthly reports on biomedical engineering activities.
- Attend trainings to maintain professional competency.
- Provide technical advice to clinical users on safe operation of equipment.
- Participate in new service implementations and hospital projects.
- Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and service requests.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Management.
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Job description
The Biomedical Engineer is responsible for supporting the Head of Healthcare Engineering Management (HEM) in the effective management of medical equipment and biomedical engineering services throughout the equipment lifecycle, including planning, procurement, installation, commissioning, preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, calibration, asset management, vendor coordination, contract administration, budgeting, regulatory compliance and quality management activities. The role ensures that all medical equipment is safe, reliable, accurate and readily available for clinical use, while maintaining compliance with hospital policies, statutory and regulatory requirements, accreditation standards and industry best practices. The Biomedical Engineer also collaborates closely with clinical and support departments to optimize equipment performance, minimize downtime, enhance patient safety and support the delivery of high-quality healthcare services.
1. Prepare the annual Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) schedule for all biomedical equipment.
2. Monitor the implementation and completion of the PPM schedule to ensure all biomedical equipment is maintained in accordance with manufacturer recommendations, regulatory requirements, and hospital policies.
3. Coordinate and schedule corrective maintenance for faulty medical equipment and liaise with vendors or service providers to ensure timely repairs.
4. Monitor replacement of spare parts and ensure only approved and suitable spare parts are used.
5. Maintain accurate maintenance records, service reports, calibration certificates, and equipment history files.
6. Prepare, monitor and manage maintenance service contracts with vendors, including contract renewals and negotiations.
7. Monitor vendor performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations, hospital policies and safety requirements.
8. Verify completed maintenance work before recommending invoice approval.
9. Coordinate the installation, testing, commissioning and acceptance of new medical equipment.
10. Ensure all new equipment is delivered in good condition, tested, documented and safe for clinical use.
11. Maintain and update the hospital biomedical equipment inventory, asset register, and master equipment list.
12. Evaluate medical equipment condition and recommend repair, replacement, or disposal when appropriate.
13. Assist in preparing the annual CAPEX and OPEX budgets for biomedical equipment.
14. Evaluate technical specifications and provide recommendations for procurement of new medical equipment.
15. Assist in procuring biomedical equipment, spare parts and accessories.
16. Ensure compliance with the hospital Quality Management System (QMS), QSHE policies, Ministry of Health requirements and applicable regulatory standards.
17. Develop and update biomedical engineering policies, procedures, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
18. Participate in internal and external quality audits and accreditation activities.
19. Prepare monthly reports on biomedical engineering activities.
20. Attend internal and external technical training to maintain professional competency.
21. Provide technical advice and support to clinical users regarding the safe operation of medical equipment.
22. Participate in new service implementation, quality improvement initiatives and hospital projects.
23. Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns, service requests, and user complaints.
24. Perform any other duties assigned by Management
To perform any other duties as and when required / directed by the Head of Healthcare Engineering Management.
- Bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering, Medical Engineering or a related field.
- undefined
- Minimum 3 years of experience in biomedical engineering, preferably in a hospital or healthcare environment.
- Fresh graduates with relevant hospital internships or industrial training may also be considered.
- Medical equipment maintenance.
- Preventive and corrective maintenance.
- Biomedical safety standards.
- Medical equipment calibration.
- Asset management.
- Healthcare quality systems.
- Basic anatomy and physiology.
- Knowledge of applicable Ministry of Health requirements is an advantage.
1. Troubleshooting biomedical equipment.
2. Technical report writing.
4. Contract administration.
6. Planning and scheduling.
7. Microsoft Office applications.
8. Communication and interpersonal skills.
9. Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong sense of responsibility and accountability.
- Good organizational and time management skills.
- Self-motivated and proactive.
- Good interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Willing to work after office hours when required.
- High level of integrity and professionalism.
Hirer responsiveness Salary match Number of applicants
Healthcare Services More than 10,000 employees
KPJ Healthcare Berhad is the leading provider of private healthcare services in Malaysia, with a history dating back to 1981 when it introduced the first private specialist hospital in Johor. The Group's core values of Safety, Courtesy, Integrity, Professionalism, and Continuous Improvement drive its integrated network of more than 29 specialist hospitals across Malaysia. Additionally, KPJ has expanded its presence internationally, with hospitals in Indonesia, Bangkok, and Bangladesh, as well as investments in retirement and age-care resorts in Australia and Malaysia.
KPJ's competitive advantage stems from its extensive reach and accessibility throughout the nation, offering a wide range of medical specialist services, some of which are pioneering in the country's healthcare industry. The company also excels in utilizing integrated technology to enhance patient care, including the adoption of Cloud Computing and continuous improvements to the KPJ Clinical Information System (KCIS). Furthermore, KPJ is exploring digitalized medical technology applications in areas such as E-Pharmacy, wearable technology, robotics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT).
With over three and a half decades of experience in hospital development and management, KPJ is built on strong fundamentals, positioning it well for the evolving healthcare industry. The company's health tourism segment has experienced significant growth through aggressive marketing strategies, expanding its footprint in various regions.
In addition to hospital-based care, KPJ has made strides in healthcare-related industries, particularly in KPJ Senior Living Care services and Healthcare Education, recognizing their potential for the future due to increasing consumer demand. KPJ hospitals have received recognition from accreditation bodies, ensuring the quality and safety of their services.
The company is committed to giving back to the community and has established a network of Klinik Wakaf An-Nur (KWAN) charity clinics and a Hospital Waqaf An-Nur (HWAN) to provide care to the underprivileged. With 18 KWAN clinics and five mobile clinics, KPJ's efforts have positively impacted over one million patients since 1998.
Overall, KPJ Healthcare Berhad's extensive network, commitment to innovation, and dedication to quality healthcare services and community outreach make it a prominent and trusted player in the private healthcare industry.
KPJ Healthcare Berhad is the leading provider of private healthcare services in Malaysia, with a history dating back to 1981 when it introduced the first private specialist hospital in Johor. The Group's core values of Safety, Courtesy, Integrity, Professionalism, and Continuous Improvement drive its integrated network of more than 29 specialist hospitals across Malaysia. Additionally, KPJ has expanded its presence internationally, with hospitals in Indonesia, Bangkok, and Bangladesh, as well as investments in retirement and age-care resorts in Australia and Malaysia.
KPJ's competitive advantage stems from its extensive reach and accessibility throughout the nation, offering a wide range of medical specialist services, some of which are pioneering in the country's healthcare industry. The company also excels in utilizing integrated technology to enhance patient care, including the adoption of Cloud Computing and continuous improvements to the KPJ Clinical Information System (KCIS). Furthermore, KPJ is exploring digitalized medical technology applications in areas such as E-Pharmacy, wearable technology, robotics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT).
With over three and a half decades of experience in hospital development and management, KPJ is built on strong fundamentals, positioning it well for the evolving healthcare industry. The company's health tourism segment has experienced significant growth through aggressive marketing strategies, expanding its footprint in various regions.
In addition to hospital-based care, KPJ has made strides in healthcare-related industries, particularly in KPJ Senior Living Care services and Healthcare Education, recognizing their potential for the future due to increasing consumer demand. KPJ hospitals have received recognition from accreditation bodies, ensuring the quality and safety of their services.
The company is committed to giving back to the community and has established a network of Klinik Wakaf An-Nur (KWAN) charity clinics and a Hospital Waqaf An-Nur (HWAN) to provide care to the underprivileged. With 18 KWAN clinics and five mobile clinics, KPJ's efforts have positively impacted over one million patients since 1998.
Overall, KPJ Healthcare Berhad's extensive network, commitment to innovation, and dedication to quality healthcare services and community outreach make it a prominent and trusted player in the private healthcare industry.
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