Manager, Biomedical Engineering

Southern Illinois Healthcare•Carbondale, IL

2d•$94,515 - $148,866

About The Position

The Biomedical Engineering Manager leads biomedical engineering initiatives to provide superior customer service and operational efficiency by managing the execution of the Medical Equipment Management Plan (MEMP). This position assists the Biomedical Engineering Director with all aspects of program management, including work history data analysis, staffing allocation, budget, equipment acquisition planning and outside vendor management. The Manager oversees operations on a day-to-day basis, collaborates and maintains positive relationships with customers, works to develop colleagues. The Biomedical Engineering Supervisor also assists with Joint Commission inspections and ensures services are in compliance with regulatory standards. This position may include a hands- on service component.

Requirements

Associates degree or equivalent military experience required in the Biomedical Electronics Field
Minimum 5 years’ experience working in a hospital setting with biomedical equipment.
3 years’ experience leading/managing in a clinical engineering environment preferred

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred
CBET, CRES, CLES or CCE preferred

Responsibilities

Apply knowledge and experience of technology and/or equipment to oversee site operations and provide direction to others
Motivate others through praise, recognition and rewards
Conduct semi-annual and annual technician performance evaluations
Coach/mentor technicians by providing feedback on performance including corrective action of team members
Participates in the hiring process of new employees
Build and maintain relationships with customers by employing interpersonal and conflict management skills.
Use policies and standard operating procedures as a guide and is expected to apply sound judgement in day-to-day activities
Monitors technician work activity to ensure proper prioritization of work meeting customers expectations while ensuring accrediting agency compliancy
Support and make recommendations on continuous improvement initiatives and work with the Director to implement identified corrective actions
Manages a recall and safety alert response for the medical equipment.
Advise users of equipment status and ensure all service and documentation is complete, timely and accurately
Serves on hospital committees such as but not limited to, Environment of Care (EOC) and emergency management.
Manages daily schedules, time and attendance, and on-call functions/rotations
Spends approximately 25% of time as a working manager (a working leader)