Manager, Biomedical Equipment and Technology

Manager, Biomedical Equipment Technology

The Manager, Biomedical Equipment Technology will function as the secondary administrative contact for executive leadership on biomedical technology issues, and report to the VP - Chief Technology Officer. They will direct activities and lead the Clinical Engineering / Biomedical Department in the selection, procurement, and delivery of biomedical equipment and services. Ensure all program elements are designed and implemented to comply with Joint Commission and other regulatory and inspection agency requirements, guidelines, and standards. Develop and implement strategies in line with the Central Health Strategic Plan. Develop annual goals and objectives related to supporting the growth and development of clinical engineering in response to present and future needs. Develop and manage annual operating budget of the Clinical Engineering / Biomedical Department. Provide leadership and collaboration with the Environment of Care Committee, Operational Departments. Develop and implement processes and improvements for Biomedical Engineering to meet Cybersecurity requirements. Operates as a liaison between IT, Clinical Engineering / Biomedical, and Clinical Leadership to improve initiatives for cybersecurity posture and medical device integration of all medical equipment types. In-depth knowledge of Joint Commission and other applicable standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

Manage the Clinical Engineering / Biomedical services for the Central Health Healthcare System consisting of hospitals, laboratories, surgical centers, ambulatory clinics, and related facilities. Manage the sourcing of spare parts and services for the maintenance and repair activities associated with medical equipment management. Manage and lead the regulatory compliance of medical equipment with the Joint Commission Standards as well as Federal, State and Local agencies. Manage the enterprise-wide Medical Equipment Management Plan across multiple campuses and associated offsite Clinics. Manage activities related to providing services (e.g., scheduled, and unscheduled work, project management, customer satisfaction). Coordinate activities of service providers and vendors concerned with installation or service of medical equipment. Review financial statements, activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement. Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements as applicable (e.g., TJC, ANSI, OSHA, CMS, FDA, FCC, HIPAA, DOH). Report departmental operations performance to other departments or committees in accordance with the Medical Equipment Management Plan (e.g., environment of care, patient safety, risk management, benchmarking). Meet with department heads, managers, supervisors, vendors, and others to solicit cooperation and resolve problems. Collaborate with other departments on utility maintenance and interruption (e.g., network, telecom, electrical, plumbing, mechanical systems, change management, downtime procedures). Support a complete, accurate and reliable medical equipment inventory by ensuring Clinical Engineering staff follow all applicable data integrity policies / procedures / standards. Ensure competency of Clinical Engineering department staff and outside service vendors. Evaluate key risks associated with the use of medical equipment (e.g., patient safety, operations, finance, emergency preparedness). Assure integrity of data collection, storage, and security associated with healthcare technology (e.g., HIPAA, EMR integration, Inventory system). Manage incident investigations. Produce reports that outline findings, explain risk positions, or recommend changes. Perform personnel management duties (e.g., staffing, conflict management, disciplinary procedures, and performance development plan). Ensure department and / or team practices are following state and federal labor laws. Conduct performance evaluations of Clinical Engineering department staff. Assist and participate in financial planning, budgeting, and procurement activities for the Clinical Engineering department (e.g., capital planning, technology planning, reporting, billing, payroll, and budgeting). Collaborate with clinical departments on medical equipment related training (e.g., MRI and radiation safety, equipment use, use-error trending). Collaborate with non-clinical departments on healthcare technology training (e.g., infection prevention, environmental services, and supply chain). Authorize requests for disbursements in accordance with company policies and procedures. Review sourcing options for parts, service, training, and test equipment / tools. Oversee ongoing technical training and personal development classes for staff members. Manage incident investigations. Produce reports that outline findings, explain risk positions, or recommend changes.

Qualifications

Bachelors Degree (higher degree accepted) Science in Biomedical Engineering, Clinical Engineering, Healthcare Administration - Required

Clinical Engineering operations management and Medical Equipment Planning / Project Management experience. Required

5 years Experience with managing the daily hospital operations of a healthcare organization using database systems, dashboards and reports. Required

5 years Previous experience in a management role with demonstrated ability to develop and implement successful strategic plans and teams. Required

5 years Experience in managing a broad range of healthcare projects (new / renovation / expansion) from conception to completion with significant budgetary and time constraints. Experience with managing projects with various clinical workflows and medical technology requirements for inpatient, procedural and ambulatory clinical care areas. Required

5 years Knowledge of industry standards, space requirements, best practices and emerging trends for Health Systems Medical Equipment. Required

5 years Experience in developing strategic medical equipment replacement plans based on life cycle cost analyses. Required

5 years Solution-oriented approaches, critical thinking skills and the ability to navigate and successfully resolve conflict. Required

5 years Strong business acumen, agility, and confidence in making decisions, especially regarding budget management proficiency. Required

5 years A proven track record of providing exceptional service and developing unbreakable partnerships with customers, staff, and vendors. Required

5 years Experience leading high performing teams including mentoring / development of new and existing talent within organizations.