Biomedical Technician - Halcom Management Services

BIOMEDICAL TECHNICIAN

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Assist biological and medical scientists/practitioners by ensuring laboratory and other health care equipment is maintained in good working order. Install, maintain, test, calibrate, and repair equipment. Training of personnel to operate equipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Install new equipment by adjusting, establishing, testing, and calibrating performance
• Approve potential biomedical equipment by guaranteeing that codes are adhered to
• Maintain supplies inventory by foreseeing needs, counting stock, placing orders, and verifying delivery
• Direct operation of biomedical equipment by providing demonstrations, supplying information and data, instructing others in the care and use of equipment, and answering all questions
• Keep biomedical equipment in working order by performing tests, following preventive maintenance guides, repairing and troubleshooting break downs, evaluating service contracts, ordering special services if necessary, and maintaining inventories
• Prepare reports by analyzing, collecting, and recapping trends and information

• Update job skills and knowledge by reading technical journals, taking advantage of educational opportunities, and maintaining professional networks
• Keep patient information confidential
• Carry out the goals of the organization by exploring opportunities to add significance to job duties, and by accomplishing different and innovative requests
• Maintain a healthy and safe working environment by fulfilling and recommending procedures, performing safety tests, complying with codes, and guiding and training health care and medical personnel

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• WASSCE/SSCE or equivalent
• Diploma /Degree in biomedical engineering technology or equivalent
• At least 2 years post graduate experience. Private healthcare experience is an advantage.
• Good technical skills
• Comfortable in a lab environment
• Documentation and Record keeping skills
• Clinical lab testing
• Analyzing skills
• Equipment calibration
• Equipment repair
• Infection control
• Sterilization
• Training management
• Ability to maintain confidential information
• Ability to create a safe environment
• Conceptual skills
• Multi-tasking skills
• Flexibility