The Department is involved in developing and supporting technology used in:

Diagnosis and treatment of patients - eg physiological monitors, pathology analysers

Surgery - eg surgical instruments, electro surgery devices, surgical lasers medical research - eg scintillation counter
biomedical science - eg microscopes, cell counters

Biomedical device acquisition and disposal

1. Specification preparation

2. Preparing the technical components of written specifications for purchase of assets or services. Includes investigating clients needs, market research and clinical trials.

3. Tenders assessment

4. Technical, financial and operational assessment of tenders. Includes pre- assessment of evaluation criteria, participation in clinical trials, post-assessment documentation and 'conditions of sale' preparation.

Commissioning

Involves the technical and operational activities to install biomedical devices. Includes site preparation, scrutiny of purchase agreement with product, acceptance testing to safety and performance standards, negotiation of warranty conditions, asset registration, and endorsement for payment.

Decommissioning

Involves the safe disposal of biomedical devices, asset de-registration and site restoration.

Technology maintenance

1. Planned maintenance
Include safety inspections, routine calibrations and preventive maintenance.

2.  Unscheduled maintenance
Undertaking or managing the repair and/or recalibration of biomedical devices.

Technology and Information management

1. Technology section
Analyze technology for its effectiveness and make recommendations on replacement or withdrawal. Evaluate new equipment and technology to determine suitability, efficacy and contribution to corporate objectives.

Biomedical devices management.

Development and document maintenance program for biomedical devices to ensure
efficacy, safety and availability for clinical use.

2. Asset management
Monitor performance and financial viability of a hospital's biomedical devices.

3. Services contract management
Negotiate monitor and control performance and cost effectiveness of maintenance contracts.

4. Purchase of parts
Procurement, storage, cataloguing and stock control of components.

User training
Train staff in correct, safe and effective use of devices.