Supervisor - Biomedical Engineering

About the role

The Supervisor of Biomedical Engineering manages the day-to-day operations on the clinical engineering initiatives to provide superior customer service and operational efficiency by managing the execution of the Medical Equipment Management Plan (MEMP). This position assists the Senior Biomedical Manager with all aspects of program management, including equipment repair, equipment calibration, preventive maintenance, supervising and directing team personnel, planning and organizing work load, staff accountability, creating and maintaining open lines of communication, customer satisfaction and responsiveness, financial resourcefulness, personal and team development.

Responsibilities

• Supports the departmental compliance with AAMC policies and procedures and any applicable governmental and JCAHO accreditation programs.
• Reviews and analyzes medical device incidents involving patient care biomedical equipment, correcting deficiencies as identified.
• Captures, manages and performs the biomedical equipment maintenance, repair, calibration and evaluations of clinical equipment (e.g., Defibrillators, Beds, Infusion Pumps, and Ventilator’s) in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Responsible for biomedical service operational requirements which include the daily assignment of tasks pertaining to equipment repair and support. Monitor, and control budgets to assure the most cost-effective and efficient operation.
• Provides supervision for of other Biomed personnel. This includes employee motivation, hiring, discharge, discipline, promotion and performance evaluation.
• Provides technical training to other employees in areas such as: equipment operation and checkout, repairs, preventative maintenance, quality assurance practices, procedures, and documentation.
• Affords assistance in the evaluation of new equipment as required and makes recommendations pertaining to its electrical and functional conformance to standards.
• Evaluates equipment problems and implements appropriate repairs with minimum supervision, always maintaining effective customer relations and customer protocol.
• Participates in hazard identification and medical device reporting procedures to help ensure that the patient care environment is safe.
• Instructs staff on safe equipment operation when necessary.
• Performs preventive maintenance and calibration on medical equipment.
• Maintains adequate files and parts inventory for assignments.
• Achieves productivity, customer satisfaction and other established performance measures.
• Spend a minimum of 40% of time performing supervisory work and the remaining balance of time on technical related work in the department.
• Participate, where appropriate in on-call rotation.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum Associate degree or equivalent military experience required; Electronics, Biomedical, related technical discipline or equivalent military training preferred; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience working with biomedical equipment in a clinical engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum Associate degree or equivalent military experience required; Electronics, Biomedical, related technical discipline or equivalent military training preferred; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience working with biomedical equipment in a clinical engineering environment.

Skills

• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficient in medical equipment repair and maintenance.
• Knowledge of medical device regulations and standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance Benefits
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs and more

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.