Director of Biomedical Services - FT - Day shift

ECMC•Buffalo, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The work involves directing the operations of the Biomedical Engineering Department at the Erie County Medical Center Corporation. The incumbent manages and coordinates the functions related to ensuring safe usage of biomedical equipment such as testing, maintenance, inspection and training. The incumbent also performs activities such as analyzing data, preparing reports, developing and monitoring budgets, developing specifications and working with vendors and contractors. The incumbent administers the daily operations to ensure compliance with federal, state, local and accreditation laws, rules, regulations and standards and maintains round the clock oversight of Biomedical Engineering Department. Work is performed under the general direction of a higher-level administrator, with leeway for the exercise of independent judgment. Supervision is exercised over lower-level Biomedical Engineering staff.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of biomedical equipment, operation and terminology
Thorough knowledge of principles and practices for installing, maintaining, calibrating and inspecting biomedical equipment
Thorough knowledge of safety standards associated with biomedical equipment
Good knowledge of federal, state, local and accreditation laws, rules and regulations and standards related to biomedical equipment
Ability to direct the work of others
Ability to read, write and interpret electronic specifications
Ability to develop and implement training programs related to equipment usage and safety precautions
Ability to research, comprehend and interpret relevant industry trends
Ability to anticipate and plan for equipment needs and its effect on existing technology
Ability to manage multiple priorities
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with a diverse constituency
Ability to analyze data
Ability to prepare and present reports
Ability to utilize a variety of electronic software applications
Sound professional judgment
Initiative
Capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation
Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree, majoring in Biomedical Electronics, Electronics or closely related field, and five (5) years of experience in the maintenance of electronic equipment, of which three (3) years involved maintenance of biomedical equipment and of which two (2) years were in an administrative or supervisory capacity
Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate’s Degree or sixty (60) semester credit hours, majoring in Biomedical Electronics, Electronics or closely related field, and seven (7) years of experience in the maintenance of electronic equipment, of which three (3) years involved maintenance of biomedical equipment and of which two (2) years were in an administrative or supervisory capacity
Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and nine (9) years of experience in the maintenance of electronic equipment, of which three (3) years involved maintenance of biomedical equipment and of which two (2) years were in an administrative or supervisory capacity
An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A), (B) and (C)

Responsibilities

Oversees the installation, maintenance, calibration and inspection of biomedical equipment
Manages and evaluates technical Biomedical Engineering staff in the installation, maintenance, calibration and inspection of biomedical equipment
Oversees equipment usage and safety training programs administered to technical and medical staff
Collaborates with Executive Leadership, Nursing and Medical staff to determine issues with existing equipment and potential equipment needs
Develops and approves specifications and performance of new equipment; determines suitability for utilization and compatibility with existing equipment
Develops and implements policies and procedures to ensure the availability of equipment, its optimum usage and related safety precautions
Monitors industry literature and trends to stay current with new equipment and technological advances for potential use at ECMCC
Prepares departmental budgets and monitors performance and variances; approves requisitions for equipment, tools and supplies
Develops schedules and supervises testing of equipment; inspects equipment as needed
Participates in the development of biomedical equipment contracts; monitors the performance of such contracts
Collects, maintains and analyzes required data; prepares and presents reports as needed
Serves as a liaison to vendors and contractors
Monitors product recall notices and performs necessary corrective action to ensure safety