Volunteer Faculty: Biomedical Engineer

Biomedical equipment is crucial to the correct diagnosis and treatment of many eye problems. A lack of functioning equipment often leads to delayed treatment, ultimately resulting in poor clinical results.

Our sight-saving projects aim to remedy this by providing opportunities for local engineers, technicians and other health care professionals to improve their skills.

Typical activities for biomedical engineer volunteers include:

• Supply local institutions with urgently needed ophthalmic equipment
• Provide hands-on instruction in equipment repair and maintenance
• Advise healthcare professionals on how to plan for and manage their technology

In order to volunteer, biomedical engineers must meet the following requirements:

• Five-years’ experience with advanced healthcare technology management systems or performing medical equipment maintenance
• Diploma in biomedical equipment technology, clinical engineering, or equivalent
• Advanced experience maintaining and calibrating general ophthalmic equipment
• Strong electronics and electromechanical troubleshooting skills
• English fluency

Please read through the information on the types of volunteers and requirements we look for.

If you meet those requirements and are interested in volunteering with Orbis, please submit your contact information and CV through the link below.

A member of our Faculty Relations team will be in touch via email if there are any upcoming volunteer opportunities that would be a good fit for your skills and interests.