Biomedical Engineer / Clinical Engineer

Blue Water Thinking•Phoenix, AZ

3d•$105,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

Blue Water Thinking is seeking an experienced Biomedical Engineer to manage a healthcare facility’s medical equipment program and ensure the safety, functionality, and compliance of medical technology. The role requires understanding computer-based medical systems, networking protocols, information security, and healthcare standards and regulations. The position is located at 650 E. Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85012. The Biomedical Engineer serves as a subject matter expert for biomedical engineering and specialized clinical technology, including service, system administration, training, quality assurance, and life-cycle management. The role also supports medical equipment planning and deployment, staff education, device recalls and safety alerts, and the integration of medical equipment and health information technologies. Candidates must meet the stated basic and role-specific qualifications and be able to obtain and maintain the required federal public trust clearance.

Requirements

Meet at least one basic qualification: experience within a medical center and Biomedical Engineering department; experience working in or with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA); or understanding of VISN, VA medical center, and Biomedical Engineering department operations.
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, or certification as a Clinical Engineer (CCE).
At least three years of healthcare-related experience, or at least one year of direct hospital experience maintaining medical equipment or a hospital medical equipment program.
Demonstrated knowledge of computer-based medical systems, networking protocols, and information security as applied to medical technology within VHA.
Demonstrated ability to manage compliant medical equipment programs, develop medical technology education, manage recalls and safety alerts and conduct hazard investigations, plan medical equipment capital assets and infrastructure, support specialized clinical technology, advise staff on medical technology, and apply project management to medical equipment and health information technology deployments.
Demonstrated communication and collaboration skills with technical and professional stakeholders at various organizational levels.
Understanding of regulatory agency requirements, industry regulatory requirements, and ISO standards.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.
Able to obtain and maintain the required federal public trust clearance.
Must provide proof of flu vaccination during flu season or appropriate documentation supporting a medical or religious exemption.
Submit a resume in Word document format with dates included in each section, including experience, education, and certifications; candidates must also complete the referenced form to the best of their knowledge.

Nice To Haves

Experience designing, developing, and implementing clinical system interfaces with electronic health records, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and protocols such as HL7, FHIR, and DICOM.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a medical equipment management program compliant with applicable healthcare standards, regulatory agencies, and industry best practices.
Create and deliver continuing education on the safe and effective use of medical technology for healthcare staff.
Manage medical device recalls and safety alerts, including conducting hazard investigations, to support compliance with patient safety goals, SMDA, and TJC requirements.
Lead capital asset and infrastructure planning for medical equipment, from initial concept through installation and implementation.
Provide subject matter expertise and direct support for specialized clinical technology, including service, system administration, training, quality assurance, and life-cycle management.
Advise clinical and administrative staff on the viability, long-term suitability, compatibility, and safety of existing and emerging medical technology.
Apply project management principles to deployments of medical equipment and health information technologies.
Collaborate with technical and professional staff and other stakeholders to integrate medical technology.
Stay current with regulatory agency requirements, industry regulatory standards, and ISO standards to maintain compliance and support continuous improvement.