SREE CHITRA TIRUNAL MEDICAL INSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES & TECHNOLOGY

The Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology (SCTIMST), Thiruvananthapuram is an Institute of National Importance established by an Act of the Indian Parliament. It is an autonomous Institute under the administrative control of the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India.The Institute signifies the convergence of medical sciences and technology and its mission is to enable the indigenous growth of biomedical technology, besides demonstrating high standards of patient care in medical specialties and evolving postgraduate training programs in advanced medical specialties, biomedical engineering and technology, as well as in public health.

It has a 239-bedded hospital for tertiary care of cardiovascular and neurological diseases, a biomedical technology wing with facilities for developing medical devices from a conceptual stage to commercialization, and a center of excellence for training and research in public health. The Institute has the status of a University and offers postdoctoral, doctoral and postgraduate courses in medical specialties, public health, nursing, basic sciences and health care technology. It is a member of the Association of Indian Universities and the Association of Common wealth Universities.

Website : http://www.sctimst.ac.in/
EMAIL : sct@sctimst.ac.in
PHONE : 91-471-2443152
FAX : 91-471-2446433

BIOMEDICAL TECHNOLOGY IN SCTIMST
The Biomedical Technology Wing (BMT Wing), instituted for the promotion of Biomedical Engineering and Technology, is located at the Satelmond Palace at Poojappura, about 10 kilometers away from the hospital campus. A multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers along with the supporting staff work here in multidisciplinary areas, varying from biomaterial development and characterization to medical device development, testing and evaluation. A Technoproove Facility exists for the pilot production of medical devices as a link between the institute and industry.

BMT Wing has been instrumental in establishing a medical device industry base in India by successfully developing and commercializing technologies of a number of devices and implants. Some of the commercialised technologies include the production of blood bag, blood oxygenator, hydrocephalus shunt, artificial heart valve, concentric needle electrode etc. Many medical device technologies are at various stages of development, including scale up.

The Biomedical Technology wing has implemented a quality system to meet the requirements of international standard ISO/IEC 17025. About twenty of these tests are accredited by Le Comite Francais d’Acreditation (COFRAC) of France.

Test services are open to customers across the globe either from industry, research institutions or academicians.

BIOMEDICAL FACILITIES

Material Characterisation
UV-Visible Spectrophotometer
FTIR Spectrophotometer
Thermal Analyzer
Gas Chromatography
High Performance Liquid Chromatography
X-ray Diffractometer
Universal Testing machine

Biological Evaluation
Cell culture
Toxicology
Histopathology
Microbiology
Thrombosis
Animal surgery
General Engineering workshop
Animal House
Sterilization (Steam, ETO, Radiation)
Technoprove facility for technology scale up

Areas of expertise
Design and prototyping
Specialized device testing
Biomedical polymers and processing
Bioceramics and glasses
Surface modification
Biological evaluation as per BIS, ISO, ASTM and other standards
Animal trials
Coordination of clinical evaluation
Technology standardization, transfer, and commercialization

PEOPLE BEHIND BIOMEDICAL TECHNOLOGY

Dr. K. MOHANDAS
Director
SREE CHITRA TIRUNAL INSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES & TECHNOLOGYTHIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 011, KERALA, INDIA
EMAIL : director@sctimst.ac.in
PHONE : 91-471-2524400, 2443085

Dr. G. S. Bhuvaneshwar
Head, Biomedical Technology Wing
Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology
Sattlemond Palace, Poojappura,Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, INDIA Pin Code : 695012
Phone 91- 471 - 2340411
Fax 91- 471 - 2341814
E-mail hbmtw@asianetindia.com

Testing Services
Customer Service Cell
Biomedical Technology Wing
Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology Sattlemond Palace, Poojappura,Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, INDIA Pin Code : 695012
Phone 91- 471 - 2340801 Extn. 307 Fax 91- 471 – 2341814
E-mail csc@sctimst.ac.in

Technology Information Technology Coordination Cell
Biomedical Technology Wing
Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology Sattlemond Palace, Poojappura,Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, INDIA Pin Code : 695012
Phone 91- 471 - 2340801 Extn. 208
Fax 91- 471 – 2341814
E-mail hbmtw@asianetindia.com

JOB OPPORTUNITY IN SREE CHITRA TIRUNAL MEDICAL INSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES & TECHNOLOGY

SREE CHITRA TIRUNAL MEDICAL INSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES & TECHNOLOGY (KERALA,INDIA) REQUIRES
(For a project ‘Development of National GLP Guidelines &Identification and selectionof National Regulatory Guidelines for Testing and evaluation of Medical Devices’. )

PROJECT SCIENTIST (Temp0rary)
No. of vacancy : 2

Qualifications & Experience :

Post 1. M Sc. First Class– Biological Sciences / Biotechnology. Experience in handling standards, guidelines etc. with computer experience.

Post 2 B E / B Tech. First Class in Engineering with experience in quality system. Handling standards,guidelines etc. with computer experience.

Duration : 10 months.

Salary : Rs.15,000/- p.m. (consolidated)

Age : below 35 years as on 31.01.2009

Mode of selection : Walk-in-interview

Date & Time of interview : 21.03.2009 at 10.00 AM
Time of reporting : 09:00 AM

The post is purely temporary for a period of ten months or till the completion of project whichever is earlier. Those who fulfill the above requirements may report for a written test / interview as per the above schedule along with bio-data and original certificates to prove age, qualification, experience etc. at Biomedical Technology Wing, Poojapura, Trivandrum – 695 012 of this Institute (Phone No:2340801). No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. Candidates already in service have to produce a No Objection Certificate from the present employer at the time of interview.

Advt. No : 003/BMT/2009
Date : 17/02/2009

CONTACT ADDRESS
Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology
Sattlemond Palace, Poojappura,Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, INDIA
Pin Code : 695012

Website : http://www.sctimst.ac.in/
EMAIL : sct@sctimst.ac.in
PHONE : 91-471-2443152
FAX : 91-471-2446433

WORK OF BIOMEDICAL DEPARTMENT IN KLES HOSPITAL, Belgaum

• Management and performance of Breakdown Maintenance (Repair) biomedical equipments.


• Management and performance of Planned Preventive Maintenance of Biomedical equipments.


• Calibration, Performance verification and certifications of Biomedical equipments.


• Utility certification: During installation of sophisticated equipments, Biomedical Engineers assess the utility needs of equipments viz. tonnage of AC, electrical power, drainage system required and generate feasibility report.


• Planning &. installation for all types of sophisticated Bio Medical equipments.


• Creation of Computerized database: dynamic software for maintaining work-order, inventory of equipments, preventive maintenance schedule and technician time.


• Pre purchase evaluation & Negotiation in Procurement: Analysis of equipment characteristics in clinical environment ensures technical and clinical acceptability.


• Incoming inspection of equipments: Using specialized testing and calibration of equipments for electrical safety, proper calibration and operational verification.


• Planning and procurement of spare parts required for BM/PM PPM.


• Management of maintenance contract: Analysis of equipment failure and assessment of repair cost, scheduling of repair/PM visits, documentation and monitoring of equipment uptime, review of maintenance contract in terms of quality and responsiveness of service provider to make decision on modification of service contract terms.


• Equipment Retirement Process: Biomedical Engineers also determines the optimal lifespan of healthcare organization's technology and its aging, out-modeled and inappropriately costly instrumentation is retired in accordance with a rational equipment replacement policy. Integral with this plan is the Biomedical Engineer's role in advising whether to shift to a newer, more innovative technology or to stay with the tried and true one.


• Equipment Risk Management: This is an area, which is developing at a rapid pace in western hospital. This tool allows the Biomedical Engineer to deploy the technical resources in a cost effective manner. In addition to the direct economic benefits, safety gets enhanced as the more problematic equipment is identified, tagged with a higher risk rating and scrutinized more frequently.


• Conducting training program for trainee engineers & Customers/User and also for students.


• Technical Documentation and Analysis.

INFORMATION ABOUT KLES HOSPITAL & MEDICAL RESEARCH CENTRE

KLE hospital is 1500 bedded hospital. It is an institution for comprehensive and dedicated medical care. Conceptualized by a visionary, meticulously planned and painstakingly designed, KLES Hospital & Medical Research Centre sets ultimate standards in both medical treatment and patient comfort.

SPECIALITY SERVICES IN KLES
Arthroscopy & Joint Replacement Centre, Assisted Reproduction Centre, Cardiology, Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery, Facio-Maxillolar Surgery, Child development unit, Diabetes unit, Immunology, Rheumatology, Nuclear Medicine, Neurology, Neuro surgery, nephrology, Neonatology, Paediatric surgery, Perinatology, Plastic surgery, Respiratory medicine, urology.

DEPARTMENTS IN KLES
Artificial limb centre, Anaesthesiology, Dermatology, ENT, Dermatology, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, General surgery, Orthopaedics, Opthalmology, Paediatrics, Physiotherapy, Psychiatry, Radio diagnosis, Microbiology, General medicine, Telemedicine, Outpatient Departments, operation theatres and Patient wards.

24 HOUR SERVICES
Accident & Emergency unit, Clinical Laboratory, Pharmacy , Haemotology & pathology units, Blood Bank, Ambulance, Biochemistry unit.

SUPPORT SERVICES IN KLES
Biomedical department, IT department, Central sterilization department, House keeping, Sewage treatment unit, Kitchen, Medical records department.

CONTACT ADDRESS
K.L.E.S. Hospital & Research Centre, Nehru Nagar, Belgaum - 590001 KARNATAKA, INDIA
Telephone No : 0091-831-473777 FAX : 0091-831-470732

Email :
medicaldirector@klehospital.org,
klehospital@dataone.in,
medicaldirectorkle@dataone.in
Web Site : www.klehospital.org