Job Description
SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS:
The Biomedical Engineering Technician is responsible for maintaining the Dental Equipment in the College of Dentistry to ensure the well-functioning of all the equipment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performing routine maintenance checks on Biomedical equipment (Dental Equipment).
- Install new dental equipment and make the required adjustments as per manufacturer specifications.
- Training staff members and students to operate and acre for equipment with a physical demonstration.
- Updating the inventory, placing orders for dental equipment or spare-parts as required and verifying deliveries.
- Preparing the technical reports and reviewing the technical offers.
- Repairing faculty machinery on a routine basis and tending to emergency repairs as needed.
- Maintaining a daily maintenance report about the breakdowns in the College.
- Ensuring that all equipment meets company standards of safety and quality, and its compliance with relevant laws.
- Communicating and following up with suppliers, and companies and reporting any breakout.
- Performing other duties as assigned by the line manager.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering or technology, or a similar field.
- A minimum of 3 years experience as a biomedical technician.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
- Strong communication skills and the ability to present complex information in layman's terms.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of the structure and uses of dental equipment.
- Technical skills and the ability to repair machinery with meticulous attention to detail.
SUPERVISION:
Reports to: Dean, College of Dentistry
Subordinates: N/A
