Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Biomedical Engineer | Expert in Medical Equipment Maintenance & Hospital Systems | Driving Patient Safety & Operational Efficiency. With a Bachelor’s degree from Sudan University of Science and Technology, passionate about ensuring reliable, safe medical equipment through preventive and corrective maintenance, technical support, and staff training. Skilled at optimizing hospital operations and turning technical challenges into solutions that improve patient care.
Equipment Planning & Procurement: - Lead the selection, evaluation, and procurement of biomedical equipment and systems in coordination with clinical and technical stakeholders. - Review technical specifications and vendor proposals to ensure compliance with hospital standards and regulatory requirements. Project Management: - Oversee biomedical engineering projects, including installation, commissioning, and validation of medical equipment. - Develop and manage project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation. Maintenance & Technical Support: - Supervise preventive and corrective maintenance activities to ensure optimal equipment performance. - Troubleshoot complex equipment issues and liaise with manufacturers for technical support or warranty claims. Compliance & Documentation: - Ensure all biomedical equipment meets safety, regulatory, and accreditation standards. - Maintain accurate asset inventory, maintenance logs, and compliance documentation. - Played a key role in achieving JCI Accreditation for Tarmeem Orthopedic and Spine Specialty Hospital for the first time, ensuring compliance of biomedical equipment with accreditation standards. Team Leadership & Training: - Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians. - Conduct training sessions for clinical staff on proper equipment usage and basic troubleshooting. Vendor & Contract Management: - Evaluate and manage service contracts, including performance monitoring and contract renewal. - Coordinate with vendors for upgrades, replacements, and spare parts management. Risk Management & Safety: - Identify and mitigate risks related to medical equipment. - Participate in hospital safety committees and incident investigations involving biomedical devices. Technology Assessment & Innovation: - Stay up to date with emerging technologies and innovations in the biomedical field. - Recommend upgrades or new technologies to improve patient care and operational efficiency.
o Perform preventive maintenance (PM), corrective maintenance (CM), and electrical safety testing (EST) for hospital medical equipment. o Maintain complete asset records and service history for all medical devices. o Respond promptly to urgent equipment failures in critical care areas to minimize downtime and ensure patient safety. o Diagnose, repair, and replace faulty electronic, mechanical, and electromechanical components in accordance with manufacturer guidelines. o Coordinate with OEMs and vendors for technical support, spare parts, upgrades, and warranty services. o Manage inventory of spare parts, tools, and testing equipment to support timely repairs. o Support procurement activities through technical evaluation of medical equipment and suppliers. o Research and assess vendors based on quality, reliability, pricing, and service support. o Negotiate technical and service-related terms with suppliers to achieve cost-effective procurement. o Research and evaluate potential vendors and suppliers of medical equipment. o Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on projects, including scope definition, timelines, and budgets. o Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, hospital policies, and safety standards. o Assist in project coordination and basic AutoCAD drawing edits when required.
o Installed, repaired, maintained, and calibrated Schiller medical equipment. o Performed preventive and corrective maintenance on washer disinfectors and steam sterilizers. o Provided technical support to end-user distributors via phone and email. o Maintained detailed service and maintenance records according to Service Department procedures. o Delivered engineering and operator training to internal staff, end customers, and distributor personnel. o Conducted root cause analysis for product complaints, ensuring timely resolution and adherence to company processes.
o Performed scheduled and unscheduled preventive and corrective maintenance, including electrical safety testing, for hospital medical equipment. o Maintained accurate service history and asset records for all biomedical devices. o Delivered user training sessions and technical presentations to medical and nursing staff on proper equipment use. o Identified and implemented alternative technical solutions during unexpected equipment breakdowns using available resources. o Coordinated with local service providers and hospital agents for after-sales service and on-site technical support. o Supported QA/QC inspections by coordinating the technical team and preparing required documentation. o Installed, adjusted, repaired, and provided technical support for a wide range of medical equipment. o Conducted failure analysis and implemented corrective and preventive actions to improve equipment reliability and service continuity. o Prepared technical reports, protocols, policies, and standard operating procedures related to equipment use, maintenance, and repair. o Generated daily maintenance reports and checklists for biomedical equipment. o Developed workflow schemes for the Medical Engineering Department and monitored store expenditures and inventory records. o Sourced non-exclusive spare parts from the local market to minimize downtime and control maintenance costs.
- Hospital recovery following closure owing to unfortunate circumstances at Corona. - Responsible for all devices inside the hospital, from the operating room to the outpatient department, in the way of device maintenance, PM, QC, QA, spare parts requesting from the agent, and technical support for the medical staff. - Develop a scheme for the workflow system, and control the recording of expenditures and entries of the Medical Engineering Department store.
- Sharg Alneel Hospital is specializing in Orthopedics, responsible for workflow guarantee in the term of equipment readiness at OR, critical areas, and CSSD departments. - Responsible for searching the local market for non- exclusive spare parts.