Background

The Biomedical Technologist is responsible for the installation, maintenance, calibration, and repair of medical equipment to ensure patient safety and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintenance: Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on medical devices (ventilators, monitors, lab machines).

Calibration: Calibrate equipment to ensure accurate readings and safe operation.

Quality Control: Test and evaluate new equipment before deployment in clinical areas.

Safety: Ensure all equipment meets electrical safety and radiation safety standards.

Training: Train clinical staff on the proper operation and care of medical devices.

Inventory: Manage spare parts inventory and report on equipment lifespan.

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering/Technology or Higher Diploma.

Registration with the relevant Engineering/Technologists Board.

Skills:

Strong electrical and mechanical aptitude.

Diagnostic and problem-solving skills.

Knowledge of ISO standards for medical devices.

General Requirements

Applicants should:

• a. Possess the required academic and professional qualifications for the respective position.
• b. Be registered with the relevant professional council or regulatory authority (where applicable).
• c. Hold a valid practicing license (where applicable).
• d. Hold a valid NIDA.
• e. Demonstrate good communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
• f. Be committed to providing high-quality and ethical healthcare services.

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on medical devices (ventilators, monitors, lab machines).
• Calibrate equipment to ensure accurate readings and safe operation.
• Test and evaluate new equipment before deployment in clinical areas.
• Ensure all equipment meets electrical safety and radiation safety standards.
• Train clinical staff on the proper operation and care of medical devices.
• Manage spare parts inventory and report on equipment lifespan.

• Strong electrical and mechanical aptitude.
• Diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of ISO standards for medical devices.

• Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering/Technology or Higher Diploma.
• Registration with the relevant Engineering/Technologists Board.
• Possess the required academic and professional qualifications for the respective position.
• Be registered with the relevant professional council or regulatory authority (where applicable).
• Hold a valid practicing license (where applicable).
• Hold a valid NIDA.
• Demonstrate good communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
• Be committed to providing high-quality and ethical healthcare services.