Biomedical Technician

Role Overview

Equipment Maintenance and Support

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on biomedical and laboratory equipment.
• Diagnose faults, conduct repairs, and troubleshoot equipment breakdowns.
• Ensure equipment operates according to manufacturer specifications.

Installation and Commissioning

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

Calibration and Quality Assurance

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

Asset and 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 and Compliance

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

User and 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 and Skills

• Diploma in Biomedical Engineering or a related field.
• Two to five years of biomedical equipment maintenance experience is preferred.
• 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.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Basic communication skills in Arabic and English.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.