Clinical Engineering Director

Arkansas Children's Hospital • Little Rock, AR

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About The Position

Directs, coordinates and governs all functions related to safety testing, repair, and maintenance of biomedical patient care equipment. Provides training and technical leadership to appropriate patient care personnel regarding equipment operations, standards, and maintenance. Arkansas Children’s is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, which enables us to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas. Arkansas Children’s is driven by four core values—safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence—which inform every action. Arkansas Children’s Hospital has received Magnet Status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for nursing excellence and patient outcomes. And we are nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report for Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology. For more than a century, Arkansas Children’s has met the unique needs of children. But we’re more than just a hospital treating sick kids—our services include two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education and outreach, all with an unyielding commitment to making children better today and healthier tomorrow. Arkansas Children’s Little Rock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with the state’s only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally-recognized transport service. And Arkansas Children’s Northwest provides inpatient and emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED and 7 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role. In lieu of a High School Diploma/GED, 9 years of experience with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• 1 of the following certifications is required - , Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) - Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation, Certified Laboratory Equipment Specialist (CLES) - International Certification Commission, Certified Radiology Equipment Specialist (CRES) - Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in a related field of study.

Responsibilities

• Uses technical knowledge and skills to support projects and integration of networked medical systems to improve current and future healthcare technologies.
• Investigates risk management and public relations issues and takes required action, including reporting according to applicable procedures.
• Manages device alerts and recalls for all medical equipment, communicates relevant information with appropriate AC staff, and ensures corrective action is implemented and properly documented.
• Reviews Capital Equipment proposals for proper configuration and selected options.
• Negotiates with vendors for service manuals, technical training, and service contracts for capital equipment purchases.
• Hires, terminates, evaluates, coaches, counsels, develops, trains, engages and motivates staff.
• Develops quality improvement processes that include goals and performance targets.
• Leads and supports ongoing activities that promote safe practices and a safe environment.
• Prepares, justifies and administers departmental and program budgets.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees