Attachment & Internship Experience

Premier Hospital, Mombasa

Biomedical Engineering Intern

My industrial attachment at Premier Hospital provided valuable exposure to healthcare technology, clinical engineering systems, hospital infrastructure, and patient-support technologies within a modern healthcare environment.

Areas of Professional Exposure

Biomedical Engineering & Medical Equipment Management

• Medical equipment inspection, testing, and functionality assessment

• Preventive maintenance and equipment servicing

• Troubleshooting and technical support

• Asset management, inventory control, and documentation

• Equipment performance monitoring and user support

Medical Gas Systems

• Oxygen manifold operations and monitoring

• Medical air systems management

• Cylinder replacement and pressure monitoring

• Medical gas safety and continuity assurance

Sterilization & Infection Prevention Systems

• CSSD operations and workflow support

• Autoclave operation and cycle management

• Sterilization monitoring and quality assurance

• Preventive maintenance of sterilization equipment

Critical Care & Clinical Support Areas

Exposure to healthcare technologies and support systems within:

• Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

• Operating Theatre

• High Dependency Unit (HDU)

• Maternity Department

• General Wards

• Emergency Department

• Dialysis Unit

• Laboratory Services

• Radiology & Diagnostic Services

Hospital Infrastructure & Technical Services

• Facility maintenance support

• Fire safety inspections and compliance checks

• Electrical systems support

• Technical asset identification and management

• Hospital engineering support services

This experience enhanced my understanding of healthcare delivery systems, patient safety,  Engineering operations, and the vital role biomedical technology plays in improving patient outcomes.