Biomedical Technician

كلية البترجي للعلوم الطبية والتكنولوجيا; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Batterjee Medical College is seeking a skilled Biomedical Technician to support maintenance, calibration, repair, and safe operation of medical and laboratory equipment across the campus. The role ensures equipment reliability, minimizes downtime, and supports academic, research, and clinical activities.

The candidate will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshoot issues, support calibration and QA, and assist in installation and commissioning while coordinating vendor

Qualifications

• Diploma in Biomedical Engineering or related field.
• 2–5 years of biomedical equipment maintenance experience.
• Basic Arabic and English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assist in installation, setup, and commissioning of new equipment.
• Maintain equipment inventory records and service histories.

Skills

Biomedical equipment

Medical devices

Laboratory systems

Troubleshooting

Calibration

Documentation

Analytical thinking

Independent worker

Arabic & English

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

• 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.