Mgr Bio Med Eng

Job Summary

We are searching for a Manager of Bio-Medical Engineering - someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will manage the preventive maintenance, repair, projects, and other functions of a section within the department. This role participates in committee meetings and meets with clinical managers in other departments to discuss equipment issues and ensures that the medical equipment being serviced by the section is always available for safe and efficient patient use. This role is in our Austin location.

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Responsibilities

• Reviews status reports regarding equipment repair and preventive maintenance
• Sets and monitors PM schedules and work prioritizations for section
• Manages projects by obtaining quotes, placing orders, organizing materials and resources, and keeping track of labor. Ensures projects are completed on time and on budget
• Performs pre-purchase evaluations of medical equipment
• Develops specification for RFP in written report form or in the form of a condition of sale document
• Tracks expenses for Cost Center on a continual basis by reviewing weekly reports, tracking labor and materials expense reducing credits, and reporting on same to the Assistant Director
• Provides training, skills and competencies building, and development for the technical staff through attendance at manufacturer's training schools, training schools brought in house, and other formal or informal lectures and sessions
• Reviews all work assigned to the section by performing spot checks on equipment service reports, surveying workspaces and client department areas, and reviewing computer reports, meetings, and data analysis

Qualifications

Being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including any booster dose(s) of the COVID-19 vaccine recommended by the Centers for Disease Control when eligible, is required for all employees at Texas Children's, unless approved for a medical or religious exemption.

• High school diploma or GED required
• Bachelor's degree in Electronics or Biomedical Engineering Technology preferred
• 14 years of experience in the Biomedical Engineering field required
• Bachelor's degree will substitute for four years of work experience
• Master's degree will substitute for two years of work experience

Company Profile

Since 1954, Texas Children's has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world. When you love what you do, it truly shows in the smiles of our patient families, employees and our numerous accolades such as being consistently ranked as the best children's hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation by U.S.News & World Report as well as recognition from Houston Business Journal as one of this city's Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years. Texas Children's comprehensive health care network includes our primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center with expertise in over 40 pediatric subspecialties; the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI); the Feigin Center for pediatric research; Texas Children's Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children's Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; and Texas Children's Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children's care for communities north of Houston. We have also created the nation's first HMO for children, established the largest pediatric primary care network in the country and a global health program that is channeling care to children and women all over the world. Texas Children's Hospital is also academically affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest, most diverse and successful pediatric programs in the nation.

To join our community of 14,000 dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities. You can also learn more about our amazing culture at infinitepassion.org. At Texas Children's Hospital, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of our values and mission for the women and children that we serve. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment for all faculty, staff and learners throughout our organization. We believe that each member of our one amazing team provides enrichment that allows us to create a lasting legacy for future employees of this great organization.

Texas Children's is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved

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