Manager, Clinical Engineering / Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) Operations

University of Virginia

6h • $84,374

About The Position

The Clinical Engineering / HTM Operations Manager provides operational leadership for the Clinical Engineering program within an Academic Medical Center. The role ensures the safe, compliant, and reliable operation of medical and research-associated devices across inpatient, outpatient, procedural, teaching, and investigational environments.

This position is responsible for day-to-day service delivery, staff leadership, regulatory readiness, and coordination with clinical, academic, research, IT, and facilities stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 4+ years relevant professional experience, to include 2+ years formal managerial experience required.
• Valid Virginia Driver’s License (VADL)

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the Clinical Engineering / HTM department, ensuring timely maintenance, repair, and technical support of medical and research-associated equipment.
• Supervise Biomedical Equipment Technicians (BMETs), senior technicians, and specialty technical staff, including hiring, onboarding, scheduling, performance management, and competency assessment.
• Establish and monitor operational performance metrics including response time, preventive maintenance compliance, corrective maintenance trends, and equipment availability.
• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, CMS Conditions of Participation, NFPA, AAMI standards, manufacturer requirements, and institutional policies.
• Provide technical inspection, maintenance, and safety evaluation of investigational or research-associated devices when approved for institutional use.
• Maintain documentation and audit readiness for equipment used in patient care, teaching, and research environments.
• Coordinate equipment onboarding/support activities for construction, renovation, simulation labs, teaching spaces, and research areas.
• Partner with clinical leaders, academic programs, research teams, IT, facilities, and vendors to support operational readiness and service continuity.
• Serve as an escalation point for equipment-related issues impacting patient care, academic activities, or research operations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
• Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Certification and education support
• Generous Paid Time Off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager