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Exemption Status:

Exempt

Hiring Range:

$79,164.80 - $142,480.00

Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details:

Monday through Friday

Scheduled Hours:

8am-5pm

Shift:

1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours:

40

Cost Center:

99940 - 5110 Biomedical Engineering

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

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Responsible for leading a team in the development and design of equipment systems associated with medical device applications for UMMHC. Leads the UMMHC Clinical Engineering (CE) team to improve patient care quality/safety, customer efficiency/work-flow usability of medical device technology and customizations that improve these core objectives as well as the adoption of UMMHC applications.

I. Major Responsibilities:

1. Manages one or more complex Clinical Engineering projects through all phases and activities of the project life cycle.
2. Assists with the development of full inventory life cycle management and total cost of ownership analysis. Supports various UMMHC clinical technology committees. Works closely with the service delivery team to manage customer expectations related to service deliverables.  Coordinates installation of medical equipment with managers, planners, electricians, contractors, etc., as necessary. Performs technical evaluation of new medical devices.
3. Evaluates, recommends/selects, procures, integrates, installs, and certifies devices for UMMMC expansion/renovation projects as well as regulatory inspections.  Responsible for long-term financial projections related to medical device procurement.  Monitors emerging technologies and reports technology trends.  
4. Collaborates with the Information Services/Clinical Engineering Team on medical device interoperability for the UMMHC Electronic Medical Record (clinical data management system) from a technical as well as operational perspective.
5. Provides clinical engineering support to medical staff and management in the design or modification of special devices or systems appropriate to specific clinical needs and modify or develop electronic devices. 
6. Performs a variety of duties involving the resolution of Clinical Engineering departmental issues, as well as documentation, special projects and assignments related to departmental efficiencies and cost saving initiatives, in-service to clinical and non-clinical staff, design and modification of medical equipment hardware/software, equipment technical evaluations, standardization and obsolescence planning, equipment purchase, installation coordination, regulatory agency compliance, and disposal of retired medical equipment and related duties.
7. Assists staff, medical, nursing, residents, and others in the operation and use of equipment. Provides in-service training on medical device design, use, safety issues, functions, and other information as necessary.
8. Ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies such as TJC, DPH, CMS, CAP, AABB, NFPA, OSHA, FDA AAMI, ASHE, ANSI, AHA, etc., associated with medical equipment safety codes, recommendations, documentation and follow up.
9. Maintains records, reports, statistics, and other information as required or directed.

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:

Required:
1. Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Biomedical Engineering.

Preferred:
1. Master’s Degree in Clinical Engineering.

Experience/Skills:

Required:
1. Minimum four (4) years o