Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Install new medical equipment in wards, operating theatres and labs, and check that it works as the manufacturer specifies.
Calibrate and test devices such as ventilators, ECG machines and patient monitors against standard reference instruments.
Diagnose faults, repair or replace parts, and log every repair.
Carry out planned preventive maintenance so machines are safe before the next patient needs them.
Train doctors, nurses and ward staff on the safe and correct use of equipment.
Keep maintenance logs and reports, and check that devices meet electrical and patient safety standards.
