Biomedical Engineer (FT Contract)

MultiMedical Systems•Long Beach, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Biomedical Engineer will have hands-on understanding of basic network protocols, practical hands-on experience with Server back-ups, ACL, VPN, HL7, EMR connectivity, and Networking knowledge of configuring medical equipment to a network. Since 1996, MMS has provided healthcare organizations with the highest-level clinical engineering, surgical repair, and medical device acquisition solutions. We offer staffing solutions that are on-demand. Our highly vetted technicians have expertise that adds immediate value. Our company’s values of being People First, Customer Centric, Quality Focused, Innovative and Transparent demonstrate our beliefs in a strong culture and a commitment to excellence. We prioritize investing in our employees’ development through ongoing training programs and a supportive work environment. Join our team to make a difference in healthcare while advancing your career with MMS.

Requirements

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; ability to develop a curriculum for a continuing education program that addresses 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; to 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: NIST, AAMI, JC, NFPA 99 and 101
Must have sensory ability to distinguish hot & cold ranges of temperature, surfaces, fine motor skills, manual dexterity, and detect/distinguish colors
Must be able be able to carry or lift up to 50 pounds routinely

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with industry regulatory requirements and the International Standards for Medical Center and Health Care Facility Organizations.

Responsibilities

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
Monitoring and steering the Medical Equipment Management Plan – MEMP.
Medical Device Life Cycle management and replacement forecasting / planning.
Responding to FDA Medical Device Alerts and managing Recall corrective action plans.