Elements and Performance Criteria
- Perform serviceability checks
- Perform pre-/after-use checks in accordance with appropriate enterprise and manufacturer's procedures
- Identify faulty or unsafe components and equipment
- Troubleshoot basic faults or report the need for major maintenance and/or repairs
- Complete instrument/equipment logbooks to enterprise requirements
- Conduct routine maintenance safely
- Identify maintenance procedures, records and safety requirements
- Plan/adjust maintenance schedules in accordance with operational requirements
- Identify and replace or repair damaged/worn/spent components or items
- Clean equipment and instruments using recommended cleaning agents and techniques
- Store equipment and instruments in accordance with enterprise/manufacturer's requirements
- Update maintenance records in accordance with enterprise procedures
- Arrange for reordering of consumable stocks and equipment components as necessary
- Perform calibration/ qualification checks
- Operate equipment/instrument in accordance with enterprise/manufacturer's procedures
- Check calibration/qualification using specified standards and/or procedures
- Record all calibration/qualification data accurately and legibly
- Document calibration status and report out of calibration equipment/instruments
- Quarantine out of calibration items
- Arrange instrument servicing where appropriate