Technical Officer – Biomedical Engineering

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine preventive maintenance (PM) and corrective maintenance (CM) on biomedical equipment in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and hospital protocols.
• Ensure timely response to equipment breakdowns to minimize clinical service disruption.
• Maintain accurate service records and update maintenance logs in the hospital’s asset management system.
• Completion of all assigned repair and maintenance PM & (R&M) work orders within the time frame.
• Assist in the installation, testing, and commissioning of new biomedical equipment. Support clinical departments during equipment setup and initial use, ensuring safe and effective operation.
• Completion of commissioning of medical equipment within schedule
• Conduct safety checks and performance verification of equipment prior to clinical use.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., MOH, HSA) and hospital safety policies.
• Report and escalate equipment hazard or incidents to the Biomedical Engineer or Senior Engineer.
• Perform on-call duties and respond promptly and efficiently to emergency breakdown calls.
• Comply with relevant national and international standards and performances established by the department
• Assist in the evaluation and technical assessment of new equipment proposed for procurement by the facility.
• Maintain effective and professional working relationships with all departments.
• Monitor and track biomedical equipment inventory, including loaned and consignment items.
• Support equipment lifecycle management, including decommissioning and disposal.
• Provide basic operational guidance to clinical staff on biomedical equipment.

Requirements:

Diploma in biomedical engineering or equivalent recognised qualification with 1-3 years’ experience OR

Certificate in relevant biomedical engineering recognized by Singapore education authority if any with 5 years’ experience preferably with hospital setting and/or biomedical engineering Industry.

Skills:

• Technical Skills To articulate the troubleshooting of the repair/service the medical equipment
• Inter-personal Skills Able to relate well with people and a good team player

Working Hours:

• Mon - Thursday: 8.30am – 6pm
• Friday: 8.30am to 5.30pm