Mohammed Tharik

Biomedical Engineer with 6+ years of progressive hospital experience across UAE and India, combining strong technical depth in medical imaging, critical care, CSSD, and laboratory systems with growing cross-functional responsibilities in procurement, facility coordination, vendor management, and regulatory compliance. Experienced in supporting 800+ medical devices across Radiology, ICU, CSSD, Laboratory, and OR in JCI-accredited multi-site environments. Built a solid foundation in procurement specification writing, OEM contract coordination, and facility modification planning at MIOT International Hospital — and have since applied these skills in a demanding UAE hospital environment.

Ready to take the next step into a senior engineering role where technical expertise and operational ownership come together.

Biomedical Engineer — Medical Imaging & Healthcare Technology - One Health L.L.C | Al Dhafra Hospitals - Abu Dhabi, UAE

(2022-11)

• Managed preventive and corrective maintenance for medical devices across Radiology, ICU, CSSD, Laboratory, and OR — sustaining equipment uptime above 95% across all departments in JCI and DOH/HAAD compliant multi-site hospital facilities.
• Maintained CAFM-based asset records, PM/CM logs, and ECRI documentation — consistently achieving audit-ready status and zero non-conformances during regulatory inspections.
• Delivered approximately AED 20,000 in annual cost savings through strategic spare parts procurement and reducing reliance on emergency OEM callouts.
• Performed electrical safety testing and calibration using Fluke Biomedical ESA609 and Rigel SafeTest 60+, ensuring all devices met IEC 62353 and OEM safety standards.
• Developed and maintained the hospital's physical asset management and maintenance plan, integrating ECRI risk scores and manufacturer service requirements.
• Operated and maintained a broad imaging portfolio including digital X-Ray (DR/CR), mobile X-Ray, Philips Juno DRF fluoroscopy, Carestream dental OPG, and GE ultrasound systems — ensuring maximum uptime and image quality standards.
• Maintained PACS/RIS system connectivity and DICOM networking, coordinating with IT teams to ensure uninterrupted imaging workflow.
• Led installation, commissioning, acceptance testing, and performance verification of medical imaging equipment, ensuring adherence to manufacturer guidelines and hospital standards.
• Supported mammography quality assurance measurements using Raysafe X2 and maintained radiation safety records.
• Maintained and troubleshot ICU equipment including multi-parameter monitors, mechanical ventilators, defibrillators, infusion and syringe pumps, and ECG machines across critical care units.
• Managed PM/CM for CSSD equipment including autoclaves, washer-disinfectors, and sterilisation systems, ensuring continuous sterile supply chain support for surgical departments.
• Serviced and calibrated OR equipment including electrosurgical units, surgical lights, and anaesthesia workstations in coordination with clinical and surgical teams.
• Maintained medical gas systems, audiometers, and examination equipment across outpatient and diagnostic departments.
• Performed scheduled maintenance, first-line troubleshooting, and fault resolution for laboratory analysers including the Roche Cobas 6000 chemistry and immunoassay system — maintaining lab uptime and coordinating OEM escalation for complex technical issues.
• Carried out scheduled maintenance and safety checks on biosafety cabinets (BSC Class II) and water purification systems in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and laboratory safety protocols.
• Maintained and troubleshot centrifuges, lab refrigerators, freezers, and incubators — ensuring continuous availability of critical laboratory support equipment.
• Coordinated with OEM vendors and third-party service providers for equipment repairs, upgrades, and warranty claims — acting as the primary technical liaison between clinical departments and external contractors.
• Oversaw on-site and off-site spare parts availability, coordinating emergency procurement to minimise equipment downtime and maintain clinical continuity.
• Maintained strong working relationships with clinical department heads, nursing leads, and ward staff — acting as the primary point of contact for all biomedical service requests, providing timely updates on equipment status, and ensuring high service standards are consistently met.
• Proactively communicated maintenance schedules, equipment downtime, and resolution timelines to clinical teams, minimising operational disruption and building trust with department stakeholders.
• Assumed departmental in-charge responsibilities during senior staff absence — overseeing task allocation, escalation management, and reporting to hospital administration.
• Delivered hands-on training and operational guidance to clinical and nursing staff on safe equipment use, reducing user-related fault calls.

Biomedical Technician — OEM Support & Multi-Site Equipment Maintenance - Al Mazroui Medical & Chemical Supplies | Al Dhafra Hospitals - Abu Dhabi, UAE

(2021-05 - 2022-11)

• Managed end-to-end PM/CM cycles for medical imaging, critical care, laboratory, and support equipment across multiple hospital departments — contributing to the combined 800+ device portfolio managed across both UAE roles.
• Performed scheduled maintenance, first-line troubleshooting, and fault resolution for laboratory equipment including haematology analysers, biosafety cabinets, and water purification systems — coordinating OEM service teams for complex repairs.
• Maintained strong working relationships with clinical department heads and ward staff, responding promptly to service requests, providing equipment status updates, and ensuring high service standards across all departments.
• Coordinated with OEM vendors on technical support, spare parts sourcing, and service documentation — building vendor relationships that improved response times and parts availability.
• Independently diagnosed and resolved equipment faults across imaging, ICU, and CSSD systems using technical data and manufacturer specifications.
• Verified and closed maintenance tasks in CAFM, ensuring full traceability for JCI and DOH regulatory reviews.

Biomedical Engineer — Procurement, Facility & Clinical Engineering - MIOT International Hospital - Chennai, India

(2019-01 - 2021-01)

1,000-bed Multi-Specialty Tertiary Centre

• Authored detailed technical specifications and evaluation criteria for new medical device acquisitions across critical care, anaesthesia, and radiology departments.
• Participated in vendor shortlisting and market evaluation, reviewing OEM proposals against technical specifications and hospital standards.
• Coordinated procurement activities from specification through to delivery and commissioning, liaising with finance, clinical leads, and vendors.
• Planned and coordinated facility modifications for medical equipment installations — assessing electrical, mechanical, and space requirements and liaising with estates and civil teams.
• Reviewed engineering drawings for biomedical equipment areas, verifying electrical and civil specifications met installation requirements prior to commissioning.
• Managed OEM vendor relationships and service agreements for critical care equipment, monitoring contract performance, response time adherence, and service quality.
• Negotiated scope of service, spare parts availability, and PM coverage with vendors, contributing to reduced corrective maintenance costs.
• Performed scheduled PM, safety testing, and calibration of critical care, anaesthesia, and medical gas systems across all departments of a 1,000-bed tertiary hospital.
• Maintained comprehensive asset records, risk assessments, and compliance documentation, contributing to hospital accreditation readiness.

Trainee Biomedical Engineer - Manipal Hospitals - India

(2019-01 - 2019-12)

• Completed structured rotation across ICU, OT, Radiology, and CSSD — building foundation in PM scheduling, equipment safety checks, asset documentation, and department workflows.

M.Eng. - Medical Electronics - Anna University (2017-01 - 2019-12)