The BME department maintains all Biomedical Equipment in Intensive Care Units, Operation Theaters, Wards, Out Patient Departments, Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Radiation Therapy, Laboratory etc. The Pneumatic Chute System used for transport of blood samples and blood bags is also maintained by BME. The BME department is involved in new projects starting from Equipment Planning, Execution, Installation and Commissioning. BME has computerized all its activities and developed in-house software for Inventory, Maintenance and Calibration maintenance of Biomedical Equipment. 

The main responsibilities of the BME department are 

Medical Equipment Planning 

Pre-Installation Inspection  

Preventive Maintenance  

Breakdown Maintenance 

Annual Maintenance Contracts 

Calibration & Testing 

User training  

Academic Activities, and  

Certify equipment for condemnation.  

BME is an active member of the  

Purchase Committee 

Condemnation Committee 

GAAT-A Committee 

GAAT-B Committee 

Safety Steering Committee 

Capital Budget Committee 

Scope of Calibration Lab (NABL Accredited) 

The Biomedical Engineering Department’s calibration Lab is accredited by NABL in the field of Medical Devices calibration, Mechanical calibration and Thermal calibration. The Lab has the capability, Analyzers & Testers to calibrate the following Medical Equipment and Lab Equipment. 

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Diploma in Hospital Engineering and Equipment Maintenance 

(Awarded by the Christian Medical College Vellore Association) 

This Course is run by the Engineering Services of CMC, comprising of Bio Medical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Engineering. This is a one year course, followed by 6 months of Apprenticeship. During the Apprenticeship, students can work in any two Departments for three months each, based on their interest and qualification. The students will gain knowledge and get a good exposure in the Maintenance of Hospital equipment’s, and Hospital Engineering systems. The Basic engineering knowledge is enhanced by the work exposure here. The training is an opportunity for the students to empower themselves in the field of Engineering in general, and Hospital Engineering in Particular. The students go through all the above Mentioned Engineering Depts to get an overall idea about the scope of Hospital Engineering. Basic theory is taught, along with practical sessions.                                                             

Eligibility: Diploma in any of the Engineering Disciplines of Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics or Biomedical instrumentation. Work experience is an Added advantage for better understanding. 

Observer ship Training in Biomedical Engineering 

Program Overview 

The program is designed to offer observation training program for Students, Engineers, Visitors from Mission Hospitals, External Colleges and Institutions. This training will empower them with the know – how to systematically learn the types of biomedical equipment, their functions, clinical applications, preventive maintenance, calibration and testing. 

Enrollment Requirements 

Academic Qualification: 

Candidates holding or perusing a Diploma / B.E. /B. Tech / PG Diploma/ M.E./ M.Tech in Electronics / Biomedical /  Instrumentation Engineering or equivalent qualification 

Documents Required, Program Duration & Fees: 

Curriculum 

Important Note: 

Accommodation will not be provided to the candidates and they have to make their own arrangements. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be informed 

Click here to download the Application Form