Expires 1 week from now
Biomedical Technician
full-time
Mbale,
Mbale District,
Uganda
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Job Summary
The Biomedical Technician will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, repair, calibration, and safe operation of all medical equipment at C-Care IMC facilities, ensuring optimal functionality, regulatory compliance, and uninterrupted clinical service delivery
Job Details
Medical Equipment Management
- Install, inspect, test, and commission new medical equipment.
- Perform routine preventive maintenance and corrective repairs on biomedical equipment.
- Ensure timely calibration and performance verification of clinical devices.
- Maintain accurate equipment service records, logs, and inventory registers.
Clinical & Operational Support
- Provide technical support to clinicians and nursing staff on proper equipment usage.
- Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and emergency technical issues.
- Participate in procurement processes by evaluating technical specifications of medical equipment.
- Advise management on equipment lifecycle, upgrades, and replacements.
Patient & Staff Safety
- Ensure compliance with safety standards, regulatory requirements, and manufacturer guidelines.
- Conduct routine equipment safety checks and risk assessments.
- Investigate equipment-related incidents and recommend corrective actions.
Quality, Safety & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with Ministry of Health, ISO, and hospital safety standards.
- Conduct regular equipment safety checks and risk assessments.
- Support infection prevention by ensuring proper equipment cleaning and handling protocols.
- Participate in audits, inspections, and accreditation processes.
Training & Capacity Building
- Train healthcare staff on safe and effective use of biomedical equipment.
- Develop and update user manuals, SOPs, and maintenance guidelines.
- Mentor junior technical staff where applicable.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering or a related engineering field.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a hospital or clinical setting.
- Strong knowledge of medical devices such as patient monitors, ventilators, imaging equipment, laboratory analyzers, and theatre equipment.
- Experience working in private healthcare settings is an added advantage.
About Company
C-Care - Uganda (IMC)
C-Care is a leading provider of medical care in Mauritius, Uganda, and Madagascar. From our world-class facilities to our cutting-edge treatments, we strive for excellence and compassion in everything we do at C-Care, from the care we provide to the way we treat our patients and their families. We employ only the most qualified medical staff, use the latest technology and equipment, and follow strict standards of safety and cleanliness. Our goal is to provide our patients with the best possible experience, from the moment they walk through our doors until the moment they leave our care. At C-Care, we believe that healthcare is about more than just treatment and cure. It is about caring for the whole person – mind, body and spirit. That is why our approach to healthcare is based on the philosophy of compassion, which means treating our patients and their families with kindness, understanding and respect.