Biomedical Engineer (FT Contract)

Summary

The Biomedical Engineer will have hands-on understanding of basic network protocols, practical hands-on experience with Server backups, ACL, VPN, HL7, EMR connectivity, and Networking knowledge of configuring medical equipment to a network.

What you will do

• Information Gathering – Collect technical and clinical details, system inventories, confirm POCs, and support gap analysis
• Specification Development – Define and validate system requirements, compliance, and functionality with stakeholders
• Technical Analysis – Evaluate equipment and systems based on performance, integration, usability, and cost
• Risk Assessment – Assess risks related to safety, security, reliability, and connectivity, and support ERA submissions

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering (ABET-accredited) or Certification as a Clinical Engineer (CCE)
• A minimum of three years of hospital or healthcare experience maintaining medical equipment or managing a hospital medical equipment program
• Demonstrated knowledge of concepts related to computer based medical systems, networking protocols, and information security as it applies to medical technology within VHA
• Demonstrated competency in the ability to conduct a medical equipment management program that is compliant with applicable healthcare standards and regulatory agencies
• Demonstrated skill in communicating and working collaboratively with key stakeholders, including technical and professional staff at various levels of the organization
• Understanding of regulatory agencies’ requirements: NIST, AAMI, JC, NFPA 99 and 101
• Responding to FDA Medical Device Alerts and managing Recall corrective action plans
• Monitoring and steering the Medical Equipment Management Plan – MEMP
• Medical Device Life Cycle management and replacement forecasting / planning
• Familiarity with industry regulatory requirements and the International Standards for Medical Center and Health Care Facility Organizations

Required Competencies

• Accountability – takes ownership of assigned work and follows items through to completion
• Communication – clearly expresses thoughts and ideas both in written and verbal communications, provides timely information
• Financial Acumen – Considers financial impact of all decisions
• Integrity – Can admit mistakes, is direct and truthful
• Customer Service – demonstrates a “customer-first” mentality, focused on meeting the needs of customers and captures feedback to make improvements
• Priority Setting – Prioritizes assigned schedules and workload
• Team Building – Mentors newer technicians, facilitates clear communication amongst the team, demonstrates care and respect for co-workers and colleagues
• Safety – knows the various accrediting agencies (TJC, DNV, CAP, DOH) and how the Medical Equipment Management Plan complies

Safety Requirements

• Maintain a safe working environment for self and others if they come in contact within the biomed area in accordance with the facility’s policies
• Follow OSHA guidelines in regard to blood borne pathogens, airborne pathogens, radiation, sharp instruments and/or tools, hazardous liquids, and operating devices
• Ontime completion of safety trainings assignments
• Must have sensory ability to distinguish hot & cold ranges of temperature, surfaces, fine motor skills, manual dexterity, and detect/distinguish colors
• Must be able to carry or lift up to 50 pounds routinely