Biomedical Technician

Batterjee Medical College; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Batterjee Medical College is seeking a Biomedical Technician to support maintenance, calibration, repair, and safe operation of medical, laboratory, and simulation equipment across the campus. The candidate will help ensure equipment reliability, minimize downtime, and support academic, research, and clinical activities.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, fault diagnosis, calibration, installation support, QA tests, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Biomedical Engineering or related field.
• 2–5 years in biomedical equipment maintenance preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Excellent documentation and reporting abilities.
• Basic communication in Arabic and English.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on biomedical and laboratory equipment.
• Diagnose faults and repair medical, laboratory, and simulation devices.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and respond promptly to breakdowns.
• Assist in installation, setup, and commissioning of new equipment.

Skills

Biomedical equipment

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Calibration

Documentation

Arabic & English comms

Education

Diploma in Biomedical Engineering

Job description

Batterjee Medical College is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Biomedical Technician to support the maintenance, calibration, repair, and safe operation of medical, laboratory, and simulation equipment across the campus. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and supporting academic, research, and clinical activities.

Key Responsibilities

Batterjee Medical College is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Biomedical Technician to support the maintenance, calibration, repair, and safe operation of medical, laboratory, and simulation equipment across the campus. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and supporting academic, research, and clinical activities.

Key Responsibilities

Equipment Maintenance & Technical Support

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on biomedical and laboratory equipment.
• Diagnose faults and conduct repairs on medical, laboratory, and simulation devices.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and respond promptly to equipment breakdowns.
• Ensure all equipment operates according to manufacturer specifications.

Installation & Commissioning

• Assist in the installation, setup, and commissioning of new equipment.
• Conduct functionality and safety checks before equipment handover.
• Ensure proper configuration and operational readiness.

Calibration & Quality Assurance

• Perform basic calibration and functional testing where applicable.
• Support quality assurance activities and equipment validation processes.
• Coordinate external calibration services when required.

Asset & Inventory Management

• Maintain equipment inventory records, service histories, and asset tracking systems.
• Monitor spare parts availability and manage technical tools and testing instruments.
• Ensure proper identification and tagging of biomedical equipment.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate maintenance, repair, calibration, and testing records.
• Support audits and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Follow institutional policies, manufacturer guidelines, and safety standards.

User Training & Academic Support

• Provide basic operational guidance and technical support to faculty, staff, and laboratory users.
• Support laboratory sessions, practical classes, and examinations by ensuring equipment readiness.
• Coordinate maintenance schedules to minimize disruption to academic activities.

Vendor Coordination

• Liaise with equipment suppliers and external service providers.
• Supervise vendor maintenance activities and verify service quality.

Requirements

• Diploma degree in Biomedical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 2–5 years of experience in biomedical equipment maintenance preferred.

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of biomedical equipment, medical devices, and laboratory systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Understanding of preventive maintenance and calibration practices.
• Excellent documentation and reporting abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Basic communication skills in Arabic and English.

Competencies

• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Accountability and reliability.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.