Manager Medical Engineering

SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Director of Medical Engineering, provides operational and technical leadership for the medical equipment management program at the assigned entity or entities and/or site locations. 

Manages Biomedical Equipment Technicians and service resources responsible for the inspection, maintenance, repair, installation support, and lifecycle support of medical equipment and systems. 

Collaborates with clinical, operational, information technology, supply chain, facilities, risk, safety, and finance stakeholders to promote safe, reliable, compliant, and cost-effective technology support across the assigned entity or entities and/or site locations

 Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leads the medical equipment management program for  the assigned entity or entities and/or site locations, including program planning, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement in alignment with organizational policies and applicable accreditation, regulatory, manufacturer, and safety requirements.

Manages Biomedical Equipment Technicians and work activities across both hospitals; participates in employee selection, orientation, competency development, performance management, work assignment, scheduling, coaching, and corrective action in accordance with Human Resources policies and delegated authority.

Directs preventive maintenance, inspection, calibration, corrective maintenance, installation support, equipment acceptance, inventory control, recall and safety-alert response, and service documentation activities; monitors completion, data quality, risk, and escalation through the designated Equipment Management System.

Builds effective partnerships with clinical and operational leaders and collaborates with Medical Engineering leadership, Clinical Engineers, and other team members to implement systemwide standards and initiatives, prioritize service needs, communicate equipment status and risk, support patient-care operations, and coordinate responses to urgent or high-impact equipment and system issues across both hospitals.

Manages external service providers, manufacturer support, parts and repair purchases, and related expenditures within delegated authority; evaluates service performance, validates completion, and identifies opportunities to improve cost, quality, and reliability.

Supports the Director of Medical Engineering and Clinical Engineers by contributing technical and operational expertise in equipment planning, pre-purchase evaluation, standardization, replacement prioritization, capital planning, installation, integration, relocation, and retirement; coordinates activities with internal departments and external partners.

Supports equipment-related event review, regulatory readiness, Environment of Care activities, audits, committee work, and required reporting; maintains current knowledge of healthcare technology management practices, applicable standards, and emerging medical-device technologies.

Develops and monitors departmental goals, performance indicators, staffing and service plans; uses equipment and service data to identify trends, manage risk, improve productivity, and communicate program performance to leadership and stakeholders.

Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering, clinical engineering, engineering technology, healthcare technology management, or another relevant technical or management field required. 

Equivalent combinations of education and directly related experience may be considered only as approved by Human Resources. '

Relevant professional certification, such as Certified Clinical Engineer (CCE), Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET), or Certified Healthcare Technology Manager (CHTM), is preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in biomedical equipment services, clinical engineering, healthcare technology management, or a closely related medical equipment support environment, including a minimum of three years of supervisory or management experience in healthcare technology, medical equipment service, or a comparable technical environment.  

Requires demonstrated ability to lead services across multiple hospital locations; manage staff, vendors, priorities, and service performance; interpret equipment-management, regulatory, safety, and technical requirements; analyze Equipment Management System and financial data; and communicate effectively with clinical, technical, operational, and executive stakeholders. 

Working knowledge of network-connected medical devices, medical equipment lifecycle practices, service-contract management, and Microsoft Office applications is required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

Provides direct supervision to Biomedical Equipment Technicians supporting the assigned entity or entities and/or site locations.  Supervisory scope and authorized FTE complement are determined by the approved organizational structure and may change based on operational needs.

Pay Range:

$86,382.40-$142,542.40

EEO Statement:

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location:

Saint Annes Hospital - 795 Middle Street Fall River, Massachusetts 02721

Work Type:

M-F 7:00am to 4:30pm

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours: 

8 hours

Driving Required:

No