Manager, Clinical Engineering - Elizabeth, NJReq #:0000153773Category:Professional / ManagementStatus:Full-TimeShift:DayFacility:RWJBarnabas Health Corporate ServicesDepartment:Clinical EngineeringLocation:Cedar Knollls, 45 Horse Hill Road, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927Job Overview:Function as primary administrative contact between other departments and the Clinical Engineering Department. Develop, direct, organize, and manage overall operations and distribution of resources (staffing, budgets, and outside vendor services) of the clinical engineering equipment support services program. Review, audit, and participate in decision support activities related to problem diagnosis, repair, preventive maintenance, and quality assurance of patient care and otherpotentialequipmentrelated to medical equipment. Participate in the development of annual goals and objectives related to supporting the growth and development of services in response to the equipment support needs of the organization.Responsible for the execution of department/organizational goals, policies, regulatory requirements and staff performance. Works withClinical Engineering administration and facility administrationin establishing goals, policies and staffing. All other duties as assigned or required.Qualifications:Required:
Minimum AAS degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electronics Engineering Technology or equivalent work/military experience in Biomedical Engineering
7+ years of hands on experience
2+ years of supervisory/management/leadership experience
Knows how to use biomedical/electronic test equipment
Knows principles and function of electricity/electronics
Knows how to use MS Office and other computer applications
Knows various types of medical equipment and medical terminology
Knowledge of healthcare regulatory bodies and standards (Joint Commission, CMS, FDA, DOH & Others)
Preferred
BS preferred in Biomedical Engineering, Electronics Engineering Technology or equivalent work/military experience in Biomedical Engineering
Knowledge of computers and networks
Undergraduate accounting course
AAMI/ICC certification
Attended management/leadership seminars, training or conferences
Project management experience
Essential Functions:
Resource and Staff Development/Supervision
Supervises all technical staff to promote a high level of efficiencies and technical support within the Biomedical Engineering Department at a local facility as follows:
ManagesOn-Call Schedules forallqualified technical staff.
Conducts disciplinary action and correction as required.
Assigns incoming service requests as necessary prioritizing those that are of an emergent nature.
Assists technical staff in the daily up keep of supplies, parts, and repairs to minimize equipment downtime and shortages.
Manages staffing levels so there is no interruption in support.
Performs/oversees new employee orientation education and coordinates cross-training activities to maintain a high level of technical skills.
Assures that annual competencies and annual employee performance evaluations are current and completed on time
Maintains Regulatory Compliance in accordance with MEMP
Validates work is completed on-time and productivity remains high.
Creates monthly schedule of medical equipment due for inspection.
Manages inspection and PM activity balancing higher priority items with day-to-day operations.
The Equipment Management Program is kept current and accurate for regulatory and service history purposes.
Assures an accurate inventory of service literature to adequately support medical equipment
Participates in safety rounding.
Performance Improvement Measurements/Quality Control
Monitors and reports preventive maintenance completion and inventory control reports. Incomplete work is followed up with all departments involved to find a resolution.
Expected to be a member of at least 2 hospital wide committees.
Provides a major role in the coordination of medical equipment safety notifications and recall alerts.
Assists technical staff in conducting proper incident investigations to validate either an equipment or user failure.
Works with hospital leadership looking at performance improvement items and data driven reporting for continuous quality improvement activities.
Provides assistance to technical staff and validates the creating and entering of new preventive maintenance procedures with the understanding that the primary responsibility belongs with the biomedical staff.
Inter-Departmental Relations
Maintains a positive working relationship to other departments by routinely interacting and collaborating with other departments within a facility.
Continuing education to maintain a high level of professionalism.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide medical equipment support to all age groups of patient populations.
Participates in various activities (of long or short term duration) that target specific operational issues, concerns, perspectives or requirements.
Follow up on User Error/User Abuse issues
Aids in or is the lead of managing new equipment installations and project management activities.
Proactively works with Information Systems on medical equipment network connectivity, integration and software applications as necessary.
Management of Inventory
Ensure new equipment is being added to the inventory in compliance to Incoming Equipment Policy
Validation of risk assessment
PM or inspection assigned as required
Recommendation for CEM inclusion or service agreement and assisting to facilitate
Designate items requiring manufacturer s PM.
Participation in new equipment committee.
Other Duties:Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Additional Information:At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Retirement Plans
Short & Long Term Disability
Life & Accidental Death Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
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