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As of Jul 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for director biomedical engineering in the United States is $194,709.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $141,500.00 and $253,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Director Biomedical Engineering, a deep knowledge of biomedical engineering principles, project management, and regulatory compliance is essential, typically supported by an advanced degree in engineering or related fields. Familiarity with hospital systems, medical device software, risk management protocols, and certifications such as CBET or CCE are commonly expected. Strong leadership, strategic planning, and effective communication skills help manage diverse teams and collaborate with clinicians and administrators. Together, these competencies ensure optimal technology integration, patient safety, and the successful operation of biomedical programs in healthcare environments.

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One of the primary challenges for a Director of Biomedical Engineering is ensuring that all medical equipment is both technologically up-to-date and compliant with safety regulations, while balancing budget constraints. Directors must coordinate with multiple departments, facilitate staff training, and manage vendor relationships, often under time pressure when equipment issues arise. Additionally, staying ahead of rapid technological advancements and integrating new devices into existing systems can be demanding. However, overcoming these challenges makes the role both dynamic and rewarding, as it directly impacts patient care quality and operational efficiency.

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A Director of Biomedical Engineering oversees the development, implementation, and maintenance of medical equipment and technologies in healthcare settings. They manage teams of engineers and technicians, ensure compliance with regulations, and work to improve patient care through innovative solutions. This role requires expertise in biomedical engineering, leadership skills, and experience in healthcare technology management.

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Biomedical Engineering Specialist (45938)

Dilkon Medical Center

Dilkon, AZ • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

Under general supervision of the Biomedical Engineer Supervisor, the Biomedical Engineering Technician III (BMET) provides safe, reliable, effective and economical use of resources in the delivery of health care. Assists in maintaining, calibrating, installing, repairing, and performing a safety inspection on a variety of medical equipment types. Accomplishes both scheduled and unscheduled preventative maintenance under moderate supervision. Maintains all applicable departmental documentation to comply with regulatory standards. Assists Medical and Nursing staff in the use of medical equipment as needed. Serves as a technical advisor and consultant to Medical, Nursing and Health Administrators in the purchase of new instrumentation. Works as part of the Biomedical Engineering team to manage the Environment of Care and Life Safety, to inspect and evaluate new systems in line with all government safety regulations, manufactures' specifications and contract requirements. Uphold the principles of WIHCC's Vision, Mission, and Value Statements. Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information at all times.
This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.
  • Assists in program review, reporting results to the Biomedical Engineer Supervisor.
  • Repairs broken medical equipment to manufacturer specifications.
  • Documents repairs to meet healthcare accreditation standards.
  • Performs required preventive maintenance inspections on a variety of types of medical equipment.
  • Calibrates equipment to manufacturer specifications.
  • Identifies equipment risks associated with age or misuse of equipment.
  • Inspects all incoming equipment and document per policy.
  • Identifies, analyzes, and integrates technical equipment requirements with the needs of the medical staff and patients.
  • Instructs the Medical and Nursing staff in proper use of medical equipment as needed.
  • Reports any safety-related incident in a timely fashion through incident reporting software (I-STAR) and CMMS.
  • Acts as Co-Administrator to National Recall System and provides guidance on making adjustments to equipment based on recommendations.
  • Provides Environment of Care Committee information on National Recall System.
  • Performs work in a safe manner; monitors work environment for possible safety issues and ensures others are also performing work in a safe manner.
  • Stays current and complies with state and federal regulations/statutes and company policies that impact the employee's area of responsibility.
  • Certifications and/or licenses will be obtained on the job and will be kept up-to-date and valid prior to expiration dates.
  • Attends all safety-related training programs.
  • Writes instructional material and conducts training in the techniques, methods of testing, calibrating, and operating medical/dental systems for station personnel.
  • Completes all company mandatory modules and required job-specific training in the specified time frame.
  • Assists the Facilities Director and Biomedical Engineer Supervisor in identifying the training needs for the Biomedical Engineering Staff. Incumbent acquires training from in-house as well as outside sources (e.g., attendance in community college courses, conferences/seminars, vendor service schools, etc.) to maintain and improve working knowledge of medical equipment repair.
  • Upholds all principles of confidentiality and patient care to the fullest extent.
  • Adheres to all professional and ethical behavior standards of the healthcare industry.
  • Adheres to WIHCCs Personnel Policies and Procedures, departmental policies, rules, and regulations.
  • Interacts in an honest, trustworthy, and dependable manner with patients, employees, visitors, and vendors.
  • Possesses cultural awareness and sensitivity.
  • Maintains compliance with all Human Resources requirements.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. Associate degree in Biomedical Equipment Technology preferred. Five years or more in healthcare technology field experience, engineering methods, applications, and techniques preferred or equivalent combined experience and education Certification as a Certified Biomedical Equipment Technology (CBET) must be obtained within one year. Training in NFPA-99 is required within 180 days of hire. Bilingual skills in English and Navajo language preferred. Must maintain a valid unrestricted and insurable driver's license. Must successfully pass a background investigation and maintain suitable requirements for a Child Care position. This position is considered as a Child Care position, which requires a satisfactory background check investigation and is subject to the requirements of the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, as amended (henceforth referred as the ICPFVP Act).
Knowledge, Skills, Ability
  • Knowledge and understanding of computerized medical maintenance systems (CMMS) and the proper documentation of medical equipment services.
  • Knowledge in utilization of CMMS to aid in quality assurance and internal audits.
  • Ability to training additional staff to aide in verification that equipment is managed properly, which does include completion of regulated safety checks.
  • Knowledge of hospital organization and structure and role of the BMET in a healthcare organization.
  • Knowledge of medical test equipment.
  • Knowledge and competence in the clinical environment through an internship or practical experience including performing preventive maintenance and repairs.
  • Knowledge and understanding in the functions of electrical/electronic and computer components of medical equipment.
  • Knowledge and understanding of basic human anatomy and physiology.
  • Knowledge and understanding of national codes and standards as directly related to Biomedical Equipment Support Program (Joint Commission, AAMI, ANSI, NFPA, NEC, JC, FDA, AHA, SMDA, etc.) is required.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the principles of acquisition planning necessary to support on-going multi-year programs relating to delivery of health care.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the integration between computers/servers and how they interface with Medical Equipment.
  • Knowledge of medical vocabulary to communicate as part of the healthcare team.
  • Knowledge and understanding of Local Area Network communications.
  • Knowledge and understanding of computer device communications including addressing and communications protocols.
  • Knowledge of strong work ethics in the workplace.
  • Knowledge of basic application of confidentiality.
  • Knowledge of basic computer skills, e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
  • Ability to be dependable in attendance and job performance.
  • Ability to accept and learn from feedback.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to provide exemplary customer service at all times.
  • Ability to interact positively with others and possess great interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to multitask and perform well under pressure.
  • Ability to have self-confidence.
  • Ability to be a great team player.
  • Ability to accept and learn from supervisor/peer critique.
  • Ability to be flexible and adaptable to the changing needs of the organization.

Physical Demands:
While performing the essential functions of this position, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects and equipment, reach with hands and arms, and communicate effectively by talking and hearing. The employee frequently must stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and may occasionally use taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Work Environment:
Work is performed in an office setting or outdoor work environment with moderate noise levels. Work environment may involve exposure to physical risks, such as blood borne pathogens, hazardous chemicals, or operating potential dangerous equipment, and requires adherence to all safety protocols. Required work schedules may include evening, weekend, overnight shifts, extended hours, or irregular schedules and rotation as operational needs dictate.
As required by P.L. 93-638, absolute preference will be given to qualified Navajo applicants. If there is no qualified Navajo applicant, preference will be given to qualified American Indian applicants.

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