Supervisor, Biomedical Engineering

Hackensack Meridian Health•Holmdel Township, NJ

12d•$133,120•Hybrid

About The Position

The Supervisor of Bio-Medical Engineering provides supervision of the technical staff in preventative maintenance, repair and calibration of medical equipment, equipment installations, and other functions of the Bio-Medical Engineering Department at Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH). This position includes required travel for training/seminars as directed with possible overnight stays. Travel within HMH network required. Required to round on various shifts and days (including weekends and holidays) as needed. Available 24x7 as secondary coverage in escalation of emergency calls.

Requirements

BS degree in (Electronics or Biomedical Engineering Technology) with 8 years BMET work experience, or AS degree in (Electronics or Biomedical Engineering Technology) with 10 years BMET work experience, or completion of U.S. military biomedical equipment technology program with 10 years fulltime BMET work experience, or High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs with 12 years BMET work experience.
Demonstrated understanding of FDA, Joint Commission, CMMS, and NJDOH standards.
Demonstrated understanding of electronic/mechanical devices.
Demonstrated understanding and can communicate the use of all patient care medical devices.
Demonstrated ability to locate and follow manufacturer documentation used to support devices.
Demonstrated understanding of computerized maintenance management systems
Demonstrated ability to access public FDA 510k information about patient care medical devices.
Demonstrated knowledge of device recalls and their purpose.
Exhibits understanding and supports customer service principles.
Familiar with the operations and environment that they support (hospital, clinic, etc.).
Unrestricted ability to attend both on the job training as well as offsite and/or out of state training requiring travel that can include one or more overnight stays.
Demonstrated basic understanding of local, state, and federal regulatory requirements.
Demonstrated knowledge of various types of patient care medical equipment along with associated risks
Demonstrated basic understanding of patient care medical equipment, radiographic equipment, laboratory equipment, and network equipment.
Demonstrated basic terminology used in project management.
Has advanced experience in their assigned clinical environment.
The BMET Supervisor has experience in a wide range of medical devices, electromechanical devices, computers, networks, and software used in the delivery of healthcare and is a leader to other BMET team members.
Valid motor vehicle operator's license.

Nice To Haves

AS Degree, or higher, with 10 years full-time BMET work experience.
Extensive knowledge of Joint Commission, CMMS, and NJDOH standards.
Full-time BMET Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Oversees the day-to-day department operations, including preventative maintenance, testing, repair, calibration, and documentation.
Maintains scheduling of BMET team members.
Manages recruitment, evaluations, and disciplinary action of BMET team members.
Tests and calibrates medical devices prior to use in patient care areas (preventive maintenance).
Troubleshoots medical devices in a clinical setting and/or bench/depot setting (corrective maintenance).
Evaluates, selects, installs, and inspects new trial and/or demonstration medical devices prior to use (incoming inspection).
Ensures compliance with all regulatory processes necessary (i.e. CMS, FDA, GMP, NJDOH, etc).
Supports integration with medical device software/hardware systems (i.e. Networking, Cyber Security, Integration Specialist, etc.).
Conducts investigations and provides feedback related to patient care medical device incidents in accordance with HMH policy.
Educates team in the proper use, care and maintenance of medical devices.
Reviews technical manuals and educates the team for understanding.
Documents all maintenance and repairs and maintains records of maintenance activities.
Troubleshoots medical device networks.
Maintains inventory or repair parts, supplies, and technical resources.
Orders repair parts and/or components and supplies as required using HMH ERP system(s).
Maintains incoming and outgoing equipment log for repair and maintenance.
Transports devices or arranges the transportation of devices maintained by BMET as needed to ensure safe operation or storage of devices.
Actively stays informed and keeps abreast of changes, enhancements, new features and versions related to the equipment and machines used.
Attends on the job training as well as offsite and/or out of state training that will require travel and may include one or more overnight stays.
Travels to other HMH locations (i.e., hospitals, urgent care, primary care, etc.) as needed.
Manages compliance with but not limited to response and resolution time as determined by departmental SLA
Monitors equipment support contracts for performance and cost savings opportunities.
Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
Lifts a minimum of 50 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 50 lbs., and stands a minimum of 6.0 hours a day.