Job Summary
Support in various tasks within the biomedical electronics field including
assisting in the design, troubleshooting, repair, maintenance, installation, and
potential modification/construction of biomedical equipment utilized in patient
care, life support, and clinical laboratory settings.
Support the mission and
vision of the American University of BeirutMedical Center (AUBMC) and that of
the department.
Essential Functions / Task Groups
- Assist in troubleshooting, maintaining, calibrating, and repairing simple
medical equipment.
- Conduct technical inspections on equipment, ensuring calibration of all
test equipment, while working closely with senior technicians.
- Employ computer-aided diagnostic software, digital logic devices,
electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, and
function generators to troubleshoot malfunctions.
- Test patient-owned equipment on demo or loan according to set procedures,
ensuring compliance with technical specifications.
- Maintain accurate records of equipment maintenance, repairs, and
calibration, under supervision.
- Participate in department's performance improvement activities and quality
assurance initiatives.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by direct
supervisor.
Critical Competencies
Achievement Orientation, Applied Technology, Client focus, Computer
skills,English Comprehension, Information and Records Administration,Initiative,
Maintenance, Installation & Repair,Organizational awareness, Planning and
Organizing, Professional Development, Professionalism,
Quality Management,
Resource Management, Safety and Health Management, Team Skills, Technical
Expertise.
Knowledge / Know-How
Education:
Minimum Education: Baccalaureate Technique
(BT) in Electricity, Electronics or Computer science.
Preferred Education:
Technique Superieur (TS) in Electronics, Computer Sciences, Biomedical
instrumentation.
Experience:
Minimum Experience: 0 - 2 years of
experience in a similar field.
Computer Skills:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Languages:
Minimum Languages: Arabic and English (IET
>/= 450).
Impact of Actions / Decisions
Hazardous patient outcomes and potential fatalities can result from
improperly maintained equipment or critical life support failures.
Reduced
equipment reliability may lead to misdiagnoses or improper treatment, impacting
community satisfaction with care due to delays or rescheduled
appointments.
Unrepaired equipment limiting admissions and necessitating
procedure rescheduling may potentially decrease community satisfaction with
patient care, attributable to treatment delays or rescheduled appointments.
Job Structure
Identifying simple problems and reviewing related information to develop
and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Managerial / Supervisory Responsibility
Reporting Channel:
1st Level: Senior Biomedical
Engineer
2nd Level: Biomedical Engineering Director
Supervisory Channel:
None
Job Characteristics
Work Schedule: Regular weekdays including Saturdays &/or
On-Call
Working Conditions: Slightly confined workspaces
Physical Effort:
Frequent Physical EfforT