Biomedical Technician at NMS Infrastructure Zambia Limited

NMS Infrastructure of the UK has been contracted by the Ministry of Health of Zambia to design, construct and equip three 200-bed District Hospitals and 108 Health Centres

Job Title: Biomedical Technician

NMS Infrastructure, Zambia seeks an experienced and proven Biomedical Technician to take on the tasks of Installation, Commissioning, Maintenance and Training (ICMT)

Reporting to: ICM&T Manager

Based at: Lusaka with travel throughout Zambia

Qualifications & Experience:

• HND or Diploma in Biomedical Engineering or related subject
• Minimum of five years’ experience of work in a hospital setting
• Thorough knowledge of Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and safety standards is essential
• Excellent communication skills

Responsibilities:

• Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance of a diverse range of Medical and Non-Medical Equipment
  Performing electrical safety inspections on Medical Equipment using specialized tools and
  test equipment (STTE)
• Assisting in the systematic preventive maintenance programme of medical equipment. Work independently in both routine and complex tasks. Being able to prioritise work and initiate new work and tasks
• Documenting all work performed including new equipment inspections, corrective and preventive maintenance and special requests as required. Maintaining documentation in an accurate and timely manner
• Assistance in the management of the CMMS
• Assisting hospital clinical and technical staff in the proper operation and user maintenance of clinical equipment.
• Communication with users regarding status of repairs. Meeting the needs of clinical departments and obtaining loaner or replacement equipment as required
• Acceptance testing on new clinical equipment per department policy
• Being aware of patient- and work-safety issues, reporting problems found and assisting with correction of issues as required
• Identifying and recording medical equipment that is obsolete, has an extensive repair history, no longer has service support from the manufacturer or has identified safety problems
• Providing good customer service, answering phones in a pleasant manner
• Screening and referring calls as appropriate and providing information to staff, visitors and patients, upon request
• Maintaining a professional appearance and enthusiastic approach to work
• Maintaining good relationships with fellow workers, clinical staff and other hospital workers
• Maintaining a high level of productivity. Making suggestions to improve departmental productivity when appropriate
• Maintaining a clean and safe work place
• Following all departmental policies and procedures
• Other duties as may be assigned by the ICMT Manager

Skills and Experience:

The successful applicant will have:

• Proven and successful experience as a Biomedical Technician in a hospital setting
• Computer literacy in MS Office, CMMS and other forms of communication
• A good record of management skills
• A Zambian Driving Licence

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