Supervisor, Biomedical Engineering

Northside Hospital Inc.•Lawrenceville, GA

About The Position

The Biomedical Engineering Supervisor oversees the repair and maintenance of diagnostic and therapeutic medical equipment and administers the Medical Equipment Management Program in accordance with TJC standards, including reporting for the Safe Medical Device Act. The role evaluates and coordinates medical equipment service contracts and provides input on capital medical equipment selection. The supervisor schedules staff, sets and monitors work assignments and targets, develops staff, and takes appropriate action to meet productivity goals. The role promotes effective communication, ensures staff follow departmental and Northside Hospital policies and procedures, and manages Biomed staff workload assignments. The supervisor also performs hands-on technician work as needed, provides practical guidance and instruction, and takes on-call assignments as needed.

Requirements

Associate degree in biomedical engineering or a related engineering field and 7 years of experience as a biomedical engineer in a hospital setting, or a bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering or a related engineering field and 5 years of experience as a biomedical engineer.
Vendor-certified training in maintenance of ventilators, anesthesia machines, and other complex medical equipment.
Previous leadership or supervisory experience.
Listening and organizational skills.
Results-oriented, mature, self-developing, and demonstrates integrity.
Highly effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to communicate with hospital staff at all levels, patients, and visitors.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of applicable trade areas.
Computer skills, including Microsoft Office programs.

Responsibilities

Directly supervise assigned staff in a diplomatic, fair, consistent, and professional manner.
Communicate with and train staff using tact, versatility, and appropriateness.
Maintain a working knowledge of each assigned staff member’s position and advanced knowledge of applicable computer systems and applications.
Ensure assigned staff receive initial on-the-job training and orientation, ongoing training, and cross-training as needed.
Assist with staff selection, including interviewing.
Set staff work schedules and monitor attendance, reviewing corrective action with the director as needed.
Set individual staff and work area targets, monitor performance, and develop action plans with the director to meet productivity goals.
Support the manager in keeping staff informed of department, corporate, and professional information through meetings and other communication.
Participate in intra-department meetings and task groups as requested.
Recommend changes to policies, procedures, and department workflow.
Ensure assigned work areas have the office equipment and supplies inventory needed for effective operations.
Maintain inventory of backup and service software.
Perform hands-on technician work as needed to meet completion requirements and provide guidance and instruction.
Take on-call assignments as needed.
Oversee repair and maintenance of diagnostic and therapeutic medical equipment.
Administer the Medical Equipment Management Program in accordance with TJC standards, including Safe Medical Device Act reporting.
Evaluate and coordinate medical equipment service contracts.
Provide input on the selection of capital medical equipment.
Manage workload assignments for Biomed staff.