Biomedical Engineer

• Assists in providing project management support for the VA upgrade of the electronic health record as it relates to Health Technology Management and Biomedical devices and device planning

• Assists in providing project management support for the VA upgrade of the electronic health record as it relates to Health Technology Management and Biomedical devices and device planning
• Assists in providing project management associated with purchase, planning, construction design review, installation, and in-service training stages of biomedical instrumentation projects such as, but not limited to, radiation oncology, laboratories, radiology and nuclear medicine suites and computer systems and software.
• Advises and works with clinical staff and the Projects Section, Engineering Service on design and planning of construction of clinical spaces, sometimes entailing visits to other facilities to research current design trends for medical space.
• Shares responsibility in ensuring that HIPAA and network security issues are managed effectively for medical systems.
• Shares responsibility in updating documentation of network connections of medical systems, including information on VLAN, IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and network switch and port numbers.
• Assists in the management of the medical instrument maintenance program, anesthesia record keeper and clinical information system management and medical device integration projects.
• Ensures that medical equipment in the Medical Center is safe for patients and staff, reliable in its results, and experiences minimal downtime.
• Manages all medical equipment recalls and hazard alerts and investigates any incidents involving medical equipment.
• Documents findings and actions taken and reports to Environment of Care Committee.
• Assists in ensuring that requirements of The Joint Commission, IG, SOARS, Food and Drug Administration, and other groups are met for the medical equipment program.
• Provides leadership to ensure that high-performance customer support is provided to medical staff, nurses and technologists.
• Shares responsibility of representing the Medical Center in meetings with manufacturers, vendors and their engineers in matters involving medical instrumentation.
• Trains clinical staff on specific subjects as needed including proper acquisition procedures and use of medical equipment. Provides technical support to the staff in order to resolve systems problems.
• Provides support to the medical staff to help resolve equipment related problems.

• Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Engineering. Examples of acceptable engineering degrees include Biomedical Engineering, Clinical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biomechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Biochemical Engineering. The degree must be from an ABET Accredited University.
• 3+ years of hospital or healthcare experience maintaining medical equipment or managing a hospital medical equipment program.
• Experience within a medical center and Biomedical Engineering department.
• Demonstrated knowledge of concepts related to computer based medical systems, networking protocols, and information security as it applies to medical technology within Veterans Health Administration (VHA).
• Demonstrated competency in the ability to conduct a medical equipment management program that is compliant with applicable healthcare standards and regulatory agencies.
• Ability to develop a curriculum for a continuing education program that address the safe and effective use of medical technology.
• Ability to manage a recall and safety alert program for medical devices, including medical device hazard investigations, to assure compliance with patient safety goals, SMDA, and TJC requirements.
• Ability to conduct capital asset and infrastructure planning for medical equipment spanning initial concept, installation, and effective implementation of complex medical equipment.
• Ability to function as the subject matter expert in the field of biomedical engineering, directly supporting specialized clinical technology, including service, system administration, training, quality assurance, and life-cycle management.
• Ability to effectively advise clinical and administrative staff on medical technology, including existing and emerging technology, which addresses viability, long-term suitability, compatibility, and/or safety.
• Apply project management principles to deployment of medical equipment and health information technologies.
• 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, industry regulatory requirements and International Standard Organization standards.

• Salary Range: $90,000–$115,000 annually. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including education, experience, qualifications, skills, and applicable contract requirements.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

• Paid Time Off

• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

• Short Term & Long-Term Disability

• Training & Development