Biomedical Engineering Incharge
- Manipal Hospital
- 5 - 8 years
- Mysuru
- 2 months ago
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Job Description
Core Responsibilities
1. Medical Equipment Management
- Oversee the inventory, procurement, installation, maintenance, and decommissioning of all medical equipment.
- Ensure equipment is functional, calibrated, and safe for patient use.
- Schedule and supervise preventive maintenance and calibration programs.
- Monitor performance and handle equipment upgrades or replacements.
2. Team Supervision
- Lead and manage team.
- Assign duties, provide technical guidance, and ensure high standards of service.
- Conduct regular training and skill development programs for team.
3. Compliance and Quality Control
- Ensure all medical equipment complies with the safety standards (e.g., NABH).
- Maintain accurate documentation for audits and certifications.
- Ensure infection control practices related to equipment handling.
4. Budgeting and Procurement
- Coordinate with purchase and finance departments for equipment procurement.
- Evaluate vendor proposals, negotiate pricing, and manage AMCs (Annual Maintenance Contracts) and CMCs (Comprehensive Maintenance Contracts).
- Prepare annual budgets for biomedical services.
5. Technical Support & Troubleshooting
- Provide technical support during emergency equipment failures.
- Liaise with OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) and service engineers for major repairs.
6. Training and User Support
- Conduct training for clinical and nursing staff on proper equipment usage and basic troubleshooting.
- Develop SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) for usage and emergency protocols.
7. Documentation and Reporting
- Maintain records for equipment inventory, service logs, breakdown reports, and calibration certificates.
- Prepare monthly and annual reports on biomedical operations and expenditures.
Strategic & Administrative Roles
- Collaborate with hospital management in planning for technology upgrades and equipment expansion.
- Evaluate and recommend new technologies aligned with clinical needs and hospital goals.
- Participate in hospital committees related to safety, procurement, and quality control.
Regulatory & Safety Responsibilities
- Ensure biomedical waste related to equipment is safely handled or disposed.
- Monitor radiation safety compliance (especially in radiology, cath labs, etc.).
- Coordinate with legal/insurance in case of equipment-related incidents.
Clinical Integration and Collaboration
- Collaborate with Doctors, Nursing and Paramedical staff to understand their operational needs and address concerns regarding equipment usage.
- Organize regular equipment review meetings with clinical departments to get feedback and assess any gaps in current equipment.
Risk Management and Safety Protocols
- Conduct regular risk assessments for medical equipment, identifying potential hazards and implementing safety protocols.
- Ensure the safety of patients and staff when dealing with high-risk equipment like X-ray machines, MRI, and radiation therapy devices.
- Coordinate with hospital's infection control and quality assurance teams to align equipment maintenance with safety guidelines (e.g., sterilization protocols).
Hospital Infrastructure Planning
- Assist hospital facilities management in planning for space, electrical load, and environmental conditions for the installation and operation of heavy or specialized medical equipment (like MRI suites, operating theatres).
- Play a key role in renovation projects, advising on the design and equipment layout.
Vendor Management and Relationship Building
- Evaluate and manage relationships with vendors, ensuring timely delivery, quality, and cost-effectiveness of equipment and spare parts.
- Develop service level agreements (SLAs) for ongoing maintenance and emergency services.
- Stay informed about innovations in medical technology and help the hospital remain competitive by adopting new devices or systems.
Data Analytics and Performance Monitoring
- Implement systems for tracking equipment performance (e.g., uptime, service frequency, failure rates).
- Analyze data trends to predict potential issues and proactively schedule maintenance or replacement.
- Provide performance analysis to senior management, helping them understand operational efficiency and potential cost savings.
Facilities and Maintenance
- Work closely with facilities management for equipment installation in special environments (e.g., MRI rooms, operating theatres).
- Ensure the hospitals power supply, HVAC, and other environmental factors are optimized for the operation of sensitive medical equipment.
Procurement and Finance
- Coordinate with the procurement department to ensure equipment purchasing aligns with hospital budgets, forecasts, and operational needs.
- Help prepare capital expenditure proposals for large equipment investments (e.g., MRI machines, surgical robots, etc.).
- Manage financial aspects related to equipment maintenance, warranty, and service contracts.
Preferred Qualifications and Skills:
- B.E./B.Tech in Biomedical Engineering (Masters would be preferred).
- Strong technical knowledge of clinical equipment (ventilators, monitors, dialysis machines, imaging equipment, etc.).
- Familiarity with hospital operations and regulatory compliance (e.g., NABH).
- Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
- Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal, presentation, and negotiation skills to engage with Internal & External clients effectively.
- Candidates / Aspirants ready to relocate to Mysore on their own can also apply.
- Aspirants are requested to E-mail resume in MS word format only along with photograph and with details on current fixed salary + incentives if any and expected salary.
- Please super scribe as "Application for the post of Biomedical In-charge at Manipal Hospital - Mysore" in Subject column when writing / sending / forwarding E-mail.
- Work Location - Mysore - Karnataka - India.
- Note* You can also text WhatsApp message to 9886300*** if we do not respond to your call or email.
Job Classification
Industry: Medical Services / HospitalFunctional Area / Department: Production, Manufacturing & EngineeringRole Category: EngineeringRole: Engineering - OtherEmployement Type: Full timeContact Details:
Company: Manipal HospitalsLocation(s): Mysuru+ View Contact
Keyskills: Biomedical Engineering Biomedical Equipment Operational & Maintenance Medical Equipment Expertise Biomedical Machine Regulatory & Safety Compliance
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