Avenue Healthcare Bio Medical Technician Job

Job Objective/Purpose

To carry out installation, maintenance, inspection, testing, fault finding and repairs of all hospital equipment and machinery to ensure functionality and quality outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out installation, maintenance, inspection & testing, fault finding and repairs of all biomedical equipment, providing bio-medical technical support to staff and contractors when required.
• Plan, supervise and carry out improvements and alterations on equipment as required.
• Undertake scheduled preventative maintenance for calibration equipment, biomedical and other medical equipment.
• Conduct checks, updates and reports of critical equipment and critical supplies of oxygen, medical gases and vacuum as required.
• Evaluate the safety, efficiency and effectiveness of medical and biomedical equipment, identifying any gaps and risks, and report to the Ops, COP & HM for implementation
• Advice the Hospital Management on planning acquisition and use of medical equipment, and prepare of reports on equipment performance and cost analysis for renewal or renovation of equipment.
• Liaise with and train medical staff on the use of medical equipment.
• Ensure the unit is financially viable and demonstrate growth by managing costs and ensuring proper authorization and documentation is done.
• Keep abreast of new developments and acquire new skills & knowledge in order to maintain a high level of service.
• Record all sentinel incidents/events and report within 24 hours using the provided tools, Carrying out any audits, and implementing Quality Improvement Plans.
• Ensure that Avenue Healthcare corporate governance policies are adhered to, including preventing, detecting, and reporting any fraud or criminal activities, and Implementing audit recommendations.
• Ensure adequate knowledge of and compliance to all Avenue Healthcare policies, procedures, and systems, especially policies pertaining to the provision of medical services
• Any other duty as assigned by the supervisor.

Personal Specifications

• Diploma in Biomedical Engineering
• 3+ years’ experience, specialist in hospital machines maintenance
• Customer focus and results oriented
• Strong interpersonal skills, team playing abilities, and communication skills.
• Highly responsive, ethical and responsible

How To Apply

Application documents (CV and Certificates) must be emailed to vacancies@avenuehealthcare.com with the job position you are applying for as the subject of the email by 15th February 2024