Technical Officer - Biomedical Equipment Maintenance

About the role

NHG is looking for a Technical Officer to cover a broad range of biomedical and scientific equipment. The role involves preventive maintenance and breakdown services, and ensures patient safety and safe use of equipment through maintenance, testing, calibration and repair.

Key responsibilities

• Complete scheduled preventive maintenance jobs for biomedical and scientific equipment following manufacturer instructions and checklists.
• Troubleshoot and repair breakdowns, following manufacturer instructions.
• Troubleshoot and assist user departments with NGEMR-related issues.
• Order and expedite parts for breakdown repairs.
• Ensure maintenance and repair work is completed within KPI or a reasonable timeframe, with justification provided.
• Liaise with user departments and equipment vendors to minimise impact on operations.
• Assist user departments with equipment inventory.
• Attend technical training arranged by the Training Coordinator.
• Understand IT, cybersecurity and EMR integration matters for biomedical and scientific equipment.

Required profile

• Engineering diploma plus 2 years of experience, or Engineering NITEC (National Institute of Technical Education Certificate) plus 6 years of experience; fresh graduates with an engineering diploma may also be considered.
• Technical knowledge and experience in preventive and breakdown maintenance of medical devices.

Required skills

• Preventive and breakdown maintenance of medical devices.
• Knowledge of IT, cybersecurity and EMR integration is an advantage.