Medical Gas Technician

• Responsible for maintaining all equipment belonging to the medical gas plant.
• Perform daily checks and log data related to the medical gas plant.
• Monitor the functioning of medical gas plant equipment and update the supervisor in case of any deviations from expected performance.
• Monitor and maintain all medical gas levels in the medical gas plant room and throughout the hospital.
• Maintain all medical gas cylinders, ensuring proper circulation, refilling, and maintaining logs.
• Attend to all breakdown calls and emergency calls related to the medical gas plant.
• Conduct periodic rounds of hospital units to check supply points.
• Perform periodic preventive maintenance, calibration, and purity checks with external technicians or engineers, as required by HAAD.
• Provide monthly data on the stock and consumption of medical gases.
• Stay informed about department performance and objectives.
• Adhere to hospital safety norms, ensuring both patient and staff safety.
• Support or carry out data collection as needed.
• Perform any additional tasks assigned by the superior.
• Maintain all medical furniture under the supervision of the biomedical engineer.

Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Responsibilities:

• Comply with all OSH and infection control policies, standards, and procedures, cooperating with hospital management to meet these requirements.
• Follow documented OSH procedures and instructions as per specific responsibilities.
• Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures.
• Report OSH hazards, incidents, near misses, and assist with the preparation of risk assessments and incident reports.
• Comply with waste management procedures and policies.
• Attend applicable OSH and infection control training programs, mock drills, and awareness programs.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment and safety systems.
• Maintain the building and facility in a safe manner.
• Prepare for and participate in the hospital's emergency management program.
• Provide expert advice and information regarding building and facility OSH matters.
• Support the development of objectives and monitor the achievement of objectives in compliance with HAAD Health Sector OSHMS requirements across all departments.