Biomedical Engineer / Technician

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Ensure all hospital medical equipment complies with Malaysian Ministry of Health (MOH) standards, MDA 2012 guidelines, and private hospital licensing requirements.
2. Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns across clinical areas (OT, ICU, Wards) to ensure minimal downtime of medical devices.
3. Perform and monitor routine Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM), calibration, and Electrical Safety Testing (EST) to keep devices functioning safely
4. Manage the asset inventory system for all biomedical equipment; oversee the Testing & Commissioning (T&C) of new arrivals and safely manage the decommissioning/condemnation of obsolete assets.
5. Schedule, monitor, and audit Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) and calibrations carried out by internal teams or third-party vendors.
6. Evaluate vendor performance, manage service level agreements (SLAs), review maintenance contracts, and source technical spare parts efficiently.
7. Investigate equipment failure trends, perform root cause analysis for any medical device-related incidents or hazards, and implement corrective actions.
8. Conduct technical briefings, safety training, and user-operation guidance for doctors, nurses, and clinical staff to minimize user errors.
9. Participate in the department’s on-call rotation to provide technical consultation during emergencies or critical equipment breakdowns.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Engineering, Medical Electronics Engineering, or equivalent.
2. Minimum 2–3 years of working experience in a hospital setting or with a medical device vendor.
3. Registered with the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) is highly advantageous.
4. Strong knowledge of electronic circuitry, medical equipment safety standards, and local private healthcare regulatory acts.
5. Excellent analytical troubleshooting skills, strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with Heads of Departments (HODs) and clinical leaders.