Biomedical Engineer

Biomedical EngineerDuties include but are not limited to the following:Program Involvement and Management: They receive administrative direction with assignments in terms of broadly defined missions and functions. They exercise authority to oversee the overall planning, direction, and timely execution of assigned Biomedical Program activities. They have responsibility for planning, designing and implementing programs, projects, studies, and other work to support healthcare technology at the Medical Center. Successful execution of these responsibilities has major impact upon the outcome of patient care delivery. Presentations may require written and oral communication as well as preparation of technical, informational, and graphical documentation.Technical Expertise: The Biomedical Engineer is recognized as the technical expert and advisor on Biomedical Engineering issues and aids in the Biomedical Engineering support provided by Biomedical staff at the medical center. They are responsible for providing assistance to the clinical staff in selection and utilization of medical equipment. The Biomedical Engineer advises the management staff in the areas of high-cost and high-volume medical technology, a wide array of general biomedical technology, as well as certain medical-related technology issues.Medical Technology Assessment, Acquisition, and Implementation: The Biomedical Engineer participates in technology assessment of medical equipment systems by working collaboratively with medical staff to evaluate market offerings, determine medical center requirements, design system configurations, and develop specifications. They work collaboratively with the Contracting staff to procure medical equipment that best meets clinical needs while containing resources. The Biomedical Engineer coordinates implementation of medical technology including assessing installation and site preparation requirements, managing project timelines, monitoring installation, and facilitating training of equipment operators and maintainers. While the Biomedical Engineer supports healthcare technology management primarily at the Medical Center, they occasionally support VISN initiatives as well.Medical Equipment Management: The Biomedical Program has direct impact on all clinical services provided by the Medical Center. The program must ensure the provision of safe, reliably maintained, and clinically appropriate medical equipment for the delivery of quality healthcare in a cost-effective manner. The Biomedical Engineer facilitates service support of medical equipment, identifying opportunities and recommending actions to improve service delivery, and cost containment. The Biomedical Engineer supports the Medical Equipment Management component of the Environment of Care for the Medical Center, ensuring maintenance and equipment naming compliance. They analyze reliability trends to guide improvement actions and planning.Patient Safety: The Biomedical Engineer supports an equipment management program that allows the Medical Center to meet the requirements set by accrediting organizations such as the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and the College of American Pathologists (CAP). The Biomedical Engineer remains current with standards interpretation and implementation objectives.Infrastructure Planning: The Biomedical Engineer consults on Medical Center construction projects, space functional changes, and associated planning with respect to medical technologies and medical-related technologies.Clinical and Technical Consultation: The Biomedical Engineer provides consultation to clinical staff regarding operation, integration and safe application of new and existing medical devices. They provide customer support to staff, evaluate issues and user needs, responding with solutions, and keeping customers abreast of status.Budgetary and Financial Management: A high degree of technical judgment, initiative, originality, and resourcefulness is required to efficiently and effectively anticipate, identify, and solve unique challenges in the dynamic Medical Center environment.Personnel: The Biomedical Engineer consults on matters pertaining to Biomedical Engineering personnel including staffing levels, recruitment, retention, performance, and education. They often direct technical support staff to support effective service delivery. The Biomedical Engineer fosters and coordinates continuous staff development of Biomedical personnel.Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am to 4:30pmTelework: Ad Hoc Emergency Telework MAY BE AuthorizedVirtual: This is not a virtual position.Functional Statement #: 000000Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not AuthorizedPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized