Biomedical Engineer at St. Ives Specialist Hospital

About the Role

A dynamic team is expanding and looking for the right talent to join as a Biomedical Engineer. This position is responsible for maintaining, servicing, and optimizing medical equipment across all hospital branches while ensuring the highest standards of patient safety and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance and Repairs

• Conduct regular servicing and preventive maintenance for all medical equipment to meet or exceed a 95% compliance rate, verified by service logs and trackers
• Respond to maintenance requests across all branches, completing minor repairs and troubleshooting within 48 hours of notice or escalation
• Ensure all equipment is serviced according to regulatory and safety standards, performing necessary safety tests and conducting end-user training

Service Level Agreement (SLA) Compliance

• Monitor, manage, and execute all SLAs for medical equipment to uphold high standards for service and functionality in alignment with vendor agreements and hospital standards

Patient Safety and Quality Initiatives

• Lead at least three quality or service improvement initiatives bi-annually to enhance the performance, safety, and longevity of medical devices, directly supporting improved patient care outcomes
• Achieve 100% patient safety by proactively ensuring equipment is maintained and serviced to avoid operational disruptions

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure adherence to local and international regulatory requirements in all equipment servicing and maintenance
• Document all servicing, maintenance, and repair activities, and promptly address any compliance issues to align with regulatory standards

Performance Tracking and Reporting

• Track equipment performance benchmarks, generating regular reports on compliance, uptime, and safety measures to identify areas for improvement and maintain high operational standards

Required Qualifications

• BSc in Biomedical Engineering or related field
• Minimum 2 years of experience managing laboratory, nursing, surgical, and other medical equipment
• Certifications in medical equipment maintenance (advantageous)

Required Skills

• Proficient in troubleshooting and problem-solving
• Strong knowledge of regulatory standards
• Excellent communication and training abilities
• Attention to detail and commitment to safety