Ref: DCSAE/KUTRRH/12
Department: Biomedical Engineering
Section/Unit: Biomedical Engineering
Reports to: Senior Hospital Electrical Technician
Job Purpose
Reporting to the Senior Hospital Electrical/Electronics Technician, the Electrical/Electronics Technician, job exists to provide all general electrical and electronics installation, repair and maintenance works at KUTRRH
Responsibilities
Review electrical plans and specifications in building in order to understand the construction layout and related materials for electrical and electronics works in the hospital.
Ensure all electrical installation, repairs and maintenance meet the requirements of the appropriate codes and environmental safety and protection requirements in the hospital.
Implement all electrical and electrics systems and equipment installation, modification, repair and maintenance assignments by the Electrical Engineer on buildings and structure in the hospital.
Change, repair and modify hospital building electrical systems, wiring, fittings and appliances to suit end user interests in the hospital.
Identify and requisition the required tools, equipment and materials needed for use in electrical and electronics works in the hospital.
Connect, disconnect and change electrical routing and wiring and settings of electrical appliances and electronics as required by end users in the hospital.
Perform scheduled general maintenance service on electrical wiring, systems and equipment and appliances in the hospital.
Implement all electrical and electronics installation, maintenance and user requirements as specified by the manufacturer of systems and fixtures are met in the hospital
Implement installations, repairs and maintenance of electricity systems and appliances, and transmission are properly adjusted, aligned, supported and graded in the hospital.
Undertake repairs, performance verification testing, acceptance testing, planned preventative maintenance and electrical safety testing on a wide variety of medical devices in the hospital.
Train other staff in use of electric medical equipment and devices, keeping training records for their appropriate use, safety and maintenance in the hospital.
Report to the Hospital Electrical Engineer of “out of condition” electronics and electrical appliances for their requisition and replacement in the hospital.
Work in collaboration with the biomedical staff to service and maintain electrical medical equipment in the hospital.
Qualifications
Diploma in Electrical and Electronics or
Certificate in Electrical and Electronics or any other relevant field from recognized institution
At least three years’ working experience as an Electrical/Electronics Technician in reputable organization
Computer literate
Knowledge of operating procedures
Knowledge of relevant professional standards
Registration with relevant professional body
Soft skills required for the job:
Communication skills
Organizational skills
Observation skills
Analytical skills
Team player
Ability to work odd hours and odd days
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