Hashan Ranatunga

Biomedical Engineer

Asiri Surgical Hospitals PLC

Colombo

07.2021 - 10.2023

Performed inspections, preventative maintenance, repairs, calibrations, and troubleshooting of a variety of medical devices and equipment, including infusion pumps, syringe pumps, defibrillators, pulse oximeters, patient monitors, BP machines, and ultrasound scan machines
Designed, developed, and customized medical devices such as diagnostic machines, implants, and prosthetics in collaboration with medical professionals to meet specific patient needs
Conducted daily routine checkups in critical care areas, including ICUs, ETUs, and surgery units, ensuring all biomedical equipment is functioning optimally
Supervised and guided biomedical technicians, providing technical support and overseeing the daily work schedule to ensure smooth operations
Performed regular maintenance and calibration of biomedical equipment to prevent breakdowns and ensure compliance with ACHS, JCIA, and ISO standards
Monitored the installation and functionality of various biomedical equipment and maintained up-to-date ISO documentation
Liaised with the Chief Biomedical Engineer, providing daily reports on activities and equipment status within the biomedical department
Conducted research to enhance the performance and efficiency of existing medical equipment and technologies
Reduced Equipment Downtime: Successfully minimized biomedical equipment downtime by implementing a proactive maintenance schedule, reducing breakdown incidents by 20% and improving equipment availability for critical care areas
ISO Compliance Leadership: Played a key role in maintaining ISO standards for biomedical equipment management, ensuring compliance with both ACHS and JCIA accreditation, which contributed to the hospital’s high audit performance
Improved Patient Safety: Enhanced patient safety by ensuring all surgical, ICU, and ETU equipment was tested and calibrated on time, preventing potential malfunctions during critical surgeries and treatments
Project Lead for Equipment Installation: Led the installation and commissioning of advanced diagnostic and surgical equipment, including ultrasound machines and defibrillators, resulting in increased operational capacity in surgical units and ICUs
Enhanced Efficiency: Streamlined the workflow within the biomedical department by supervising a team of technicians, which improved turnaround time for equipment repairs and reduced delays in clinical operations
Innovation in Device Customization: Collaborated with medical professionals to customize medical devices for specific patient needs, contributing to the development of innovative prosthetic solutions and enhancing patient outcomes
Research Contributions: Conducted research that led to the adoption of updated calibration techniques, improving the precision and efficiency of medical equipment across the hospital