Johannesburg: Biomedical Engineer posted by Deka Minas (Pty) Ltd

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Biomedical Engineer to join our elite medical team at a Diamond Status hospital in Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will be responsible for the maintenance, calibration, and safe operation of advanced medical equipment and systems, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with international healthcare standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, test, calibrate, maintain, and repair biomedical equipment used in patient care and diagnostics.

• Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot faults in a wide range of medical devices (e.g., ventilators, dialysis machines, imaging systems, anesthesia units).

• Evaluate new equipment for acquisition, assist in procurement decisions, and oversee the integration of new technologies.

• Ensure compliance with Saudi Food & Drug Authority (SFDA) and international regulatory bodies such as JCI and IEC standards.

• Train clinical staff in the proper use and safety of medical devices.

• Maintain comprehensive documentation of service records, incidents, and inventory logs.

• Collaborate with IT and clinical departments to ensure medical equipment is integrated with hospital systems (e.g., PACS, EMR).

• Conduct risk assessments and contribute to hospital-wide safety initiatives related to medical technology.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Biomedical Engineering or related field (Masters preferred).

• Minimum 35 years of relevant experience, ideally within a JCI-accredited hospital.

• Proven expertise in servicing high-end medical equipment (Philips, GE, Siemens, etc.).

• Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations, standards, and clinical safety procedures.

• Fluency in English; Arabic proficiency is an advantage.

• SFDA registration or eligibility is preferred.