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About the Role

Magrabi Health is seeking qualified Saudi Biomedical Engineers to join their team. This full-time position involves ensuring the optimal performance and safety of medical equipment through independent repair, preventive maintenance, and calibration services. The Biomedical Engineer will be instrumental in meeting customer expectations, supporting technical staff, and contributing to the overall efficiency of healthcare operations across multiple locations in Saudi Arabia, including Jeddah, Makkah, Riyadh, Dammam, and Assir within the Makkah region.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the availability and accuracy of the medical equipment and surgical instruments inventory.
• Perform repairs, testing, and calibrations on a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic medical equipment, maintaining associated records as per established plans.
• Plan and execute all related activities, including inspection, testing, and maintenance, prior to the start of each year.
• Provide preventive maintenance for medical equipment in a safe, self-directed, and timely manner, adhering to manufacturer's instructions.
• Monitor radiation safety, including laser safety, and implement relevant policies and necessary measures.
• Submit monthly indicator reports to the Biomedical Engineering Manager.
• Act as a preceptor to physicians, nurses, and technical staff, providing formal and informal training on the operation of medical equipment, including technical support during surgeries and medical procedures.
• Participate actively in the facility's designed education program.
• Solve problems utilizing analytical processes, which may involve multiple contacts with internal and external resources.
• Prepare documentation and maintain records pertaining to all repairs, replaced parts, calibrations, and modifications of medical equipment.
• Gather and provide first-response information on medical equipment-related issues involved in patient occurrence reports.
• Identify aging and obsolete patient care equipment and report findings to higher management.
• Provide supporting documentation for the assessment, justification, and selection of new equipment.
• Interact with vendors, contractors, and suppliers.
• Comply with the medical equipment management plan and policies.
• Maintain the work area in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Conduct duties, maintain personal appearance, and interact with fellow employees, staff, and customers in a professional manner.
• Utilize unassigned time to increase knowledge of technology and procedures.
• Perform other duties as directed or required.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering or an equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the biomedical field.
• Must possess good attention to detail.
• Special Needs Applicants are accepted for this opening.

Required Skills

• Repair of medical equipment
• Preventive maintenance
• Testing and calibration of medical devices
• Radiation safety management
• Laser safety protocols
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Documentation and record-keeping
• Effective vendor interaction
• Strong communication abilities
• Organizational proficiency
• High attention to detail

Work Environment and Details

This is a full-time position within Magrabi Health. The role is based across multiple locations in Saudi Arabia, including Jeddah, Makkah, Riyadh, Dammam, and Assir, within the Makkah region. The company requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in the biomedical field, with a preference for 5-10 years of experience.