Biomedical Engineer

Full Time

40 Hours/Week

Hybrid, 4 days onsite and 1 day remote per week

Summary:
Function as primary administrative contact for executive leadership on biomedical technology issues. Direct activities and lead the Clinical Engineering Department in the selection, procurement, and delivery of biomedical equipment and services. Ensure all program elements comply with Joint Commission and other regulatory requirements. Develop and implement strategies in line with Akron Children’s Strategic Plan. Develop annual goals and objectives related to supporting the growth and development of clinical engineering. Manage the annual operating budget of the Clinical Engineering Department. Provide leadership and collaboration with the Environment of Care Committee and Operational Departments. Develop and implement processes for Biomedical Engineering to meet Cybersecurity requirements.

Responsibilities:

1. Develop and implement consistent policies and procedures for the Clinical Engineering Department.
2. Review and rank all strategic capital requests for biomedical equipment.
3. Develop and meet goals related to biomedical technology in support of the strategic plan.
4. Provide clinical engineering resources for maintenance capital submittals for biomedical equipment.
5. Manage medical equipment planning for construction projects involving biomedical equipment.
6. Conduct pre-purchase evaluations, research vendors, and assess cost of ownership for biomedical equipment acquisitions.
7. Perform initial inspections and acceptance testing for biomedical equipment acquisitions.
8. Participate in the investigation and reporting of medical device-related incidents.
9. Engage in the medical device hazard and recall notification program.
10. Comply with Joint Commission medical equipment management standards.
11. Integrate biomedical equipment with the electronic medical record.
12. Combat cyber-security threats in biomedical equipment/networks.
13. Manage equipment performance and service vendors to maintain high standards of patient care.
14. Integrate management of biomedical equipment maintenance across all sites.
15. Communicate with key clinical customers through participation in system committees.
16. Optimize capital purchasing power by identifying consolidation opportunities.
17. Negotiate system-wide service agreements with vendors.
18. Measure and report on metrics for the Biomedical Engineering department.

Technical Expertise:

1. Knowledge of different types of patient care equipment.
2. Knowledge of electronic theory and technology.
3. Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software.
4. Ability to plan, organize, and implement policies and procedures.
5. Ability to communicate technical principles to non-technical personnel.
6. Ability to supervise, direct, evaluate, and delegate work.
7. Ability to analyze complex problems and recommend solutions.
8. In-depth knowledge of Joint Commission and applicable standards.

Education and Experience:

1. Bachelor of Science in biomedical engineering or other technical discipline is required; Master of Science in biomedical engineering with a clinical engineering concentration is preferred.
2. Certified Healthcare Technology Manager certification is preferred.
3. Seven years of experience in medical or technical equipment operations and maintenance management; five years of management of a hospital clinical engineering program.
4. Familiarity with regulatory and inspecting agency requirements.
5. Must have advanced electronic training.
6. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

FTE: 1.000000