Biomedical Engineer / Clinical Engineer at Blue Water Thinking

Danville, Illinois, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

Minimum of three years of hospital or healthcare experience in medical equipment maintenance or management
Deep understanding of computer-based medical systems, networking protocols, information security, and healthcare standards and regulations
Experience within a medical center and Biomedical Engineering department, OR experience working in or with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), OR understanding of VISN and VA medical centers

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a comprehensive medical equipment management program that complies with applicable healthcare standards, regulatory agencies, and industry best practices
Create and deliver a curriculum for a continuing education program focused on the safe and effective use of medical technology for healthcare staff
Manage a recall and safety alert program for medical devices, including conducting medical device hazard investigations, to ensure compliance with patient safety goals, SMDA (Safe Medical Devices Act), and TJC (The Joint Commission) requirements
Lead capital asset and infrastructure planning for medical equipment, covering initial concept, installation, and effective implementation of complex medical technology
Serve as the subject matter expert in the field of biomedical engineering, providing direct support for specialized clinical technology, including service, system administration, training, quality assurance, and life-cycle management
Advise clinical and administrative staff on medical technology, including existing and emerging technology, to assess viability, long-term suitability, compatibility, and safety
Apply project management principles to the deployment of medical equipment and health information technologies, ensuring timely and effective implementation
Collaborate with key stakeholders, including technical and professional staff at various levels of the organization, to ensure seamless integration of medical technology
Stay updated on regulatory agencies' requirements, industry regulatory standards, and International Standard Organization (ISO) standards to maintain compliance and drive continuous improvement

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Biomedical EngineeringMedical Equipment ManagementEquipment MaintenanceComputer-Based Medical SystemsNetworking ProtocolsInformation SecurityHealthcare StandardsRegulatory Compliance

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for this Biomedical Engineer position?

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Is this Biomedical Engineer role remote or onsite?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What experience and skills are required for this role?

The role requires a minimum of three years of hospital or healthcare experience in medical equipment maintenance or management, along with a deep understanding of computer-based medical systems, networking protocols, information security, and healthcare standards and regulations.

What is the company culture like at Blue Water Thinking?

Blue Water Thinking emphasizes principles of value generation, continuous innovation, customer-centricity, and vested collaboration, with values including integrity, respect, professionalism, stewardship, and customer service, fostering a 'one-team' approach, human connection, collaboration, humility, and loyalty.

What makes a strong candidate for this Biomedical Engineer position?

A strong candidate has at least three years of hospital or healthcare experience in medical equipment maintenance or management and a deep understanding of computer-based medical systems, networking protocols, information security, and healthcare standards.