Hospital engineers play a vital role in maintaining the complex and sophisticated electrical and mechanical equipment in hospitals, ensuring the safety and functionality of critical systems. They work on a diverse range of equipment, conduct routine maintenance tasks, and are responsible for managing preventative maintenance programs. Their duties encompass everything from repairing machinery to participating in construction projects, all aimed at supporting the hospital's healing mission while maintaining strict regulatory compliance. Hospital engineers are indispensable contributors to the seamless operation of healthcare facilities, where patient treatment relies heavily on the proper functioning of these intricate systems

1. About Gosselin Martin
Associates
For more than 17 years Gosselin/Martin Associates has assisted
healthcare organizations across the United States in finding and hiring top
talent in hospital engineering.
Passionate industry experts with experience in recruiting, succession
planning, and education, we even created our own YouTube network, the
Healthcare Facilities Network. The mission of HFN is simple: Increase
the visibility of the facilities management role by any means necessary,
informing, educating, and boosting awareness that this rewarding career is
open and available to all.

2. What is behind the
discipline of hospital
engineering?
Some of the world’s most complex and sophisticated electrical and
mechanical equipment is found in hospitals.
Something people don’t always think about when they consider the
complex systems utilized in hospitals is the staff who keep that equipment
functioning appropriately: That is, hospital engineering. They ensure that all
who enter the hospital have the safest experience possible. Safety includes
properly functioning mechanical and electrical systems and equipment.
Without it, patients cannot be treated.
Hospital engineering staff are integral to the healing mission of the hospital.
What equipment does a
hospital engineer work
on?
● Boilers
● Air-conditioning equipment
● Air handlers
● Diesel engines, turbines
● Pumps, condensers
● Generators, switchgear, automatic transfer switches

3. ● Compressors
● Underground storage tanks, water tanks, pipes
Engineering staff start up, regulate, shut down, and repair equipment. They
manually operate equipment, adjust, and check safety devices when
needed. It is their responsibility to ensure that all these systems are running
correctly, efficiently, and safely.
What type of routine
maintenance might a
healthcare engineer
perform?
● Replace filters
● Lubricate internal motors, belts, parts
● Check the air quality of ventilation systems
● Minor welding, plumbing, and electrical repairs
● Carpentry repairs to walls, roofs, windows, or ceilings
What are the duties of a
healthcare engineer?
● Manage preventative and routine maintenance programs for hospital
engineering
● Work on equipment and building systems according to diagrams,
sketches, manuals, and manufacturer’s specifications

4. ● Responsible for electrical and mechanical equipment
● Review and complete work requests for repairs and maintenance
● Provide operations and maintenance knowledge on all building
systems such as generators, transfer switches, electrical distribution,
steam, chilled water, domestic hot and cold water, sanitary drains,
storm drains, medical gases, fire protection, and temperature control
● As needed participate in design and construction projects
● Maintain all procedures and systems to meet regulatory compliance
Conclusion
In conclusion, hospital engineers play a vital role in maintaining the complex and
sophisticated electrical and mechanical equipment in hospitals, ensuring the safety and
functionality of critical systems. They work on a diverse range of equipment, conduct routine
maintenance tasks, and are responsible for managing preventative maintenance programs.
Their duties encompass everything from repairing machinery to participating in construction
projects, all aimed at supporting the hospital's healing mission while maintaining strict
regulatory compliance. Hospital engineers are indispensable contributors to the seamless
operation of healthcare facilities, where patient treatment relies heavily on the proper
functioning of these intricate systems.