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Manager, Biomedical Engineering

Carbondale, IL · On-site

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The Biomedical Engineering Manager leads biomedical engineering initiatives to provide superior ... Manages daily schedules, time and attendance, and on-call functions/rotations * Spends ...

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To thrive as an On Call Biomedical Engineer, you need a solid background in biomedical engineering, troubleshooting skills, and a relevant degree such as a BS in Biomedical Engineering or a related field. Familiarity with medical equipment, diagnostic tools, and maintenance management systems, along with certifications like CBET (Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician), is often required. Strong problem-solving abilities, communication, and the ability to work under pressure are valuable soft skills in this role. These skills ensure timely, safe, and effective support of critical medical devices, directly impacting patient care and clinical operations.

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As an On Call Biomedical Engineer, you will often need to respond to urgent equipment failures or malfunctions outside regular working hours. This can be challenging due to the need for quick troubleshooting, prioritizing critical repairs, and sometimes working independently under time pressure. To prepare, familiarize yourself with a wide range of medical devices used at your workplace, build strong communication skills for liaising with clinical staff, and stay organized with your on-call toolkit. Proactive learning and adaptability are key to handling the unpredictable nature of this role.

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On Call Biomedical Engineers are professionals who specialize in maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing medical equipment in healthcare settings, and are available to respond to emergencies or urgent technical issues outside of regular working hours. Their primary role is to ensure that critical medical devices are functioning properly to support patient care at all times. This can include equipment such as ventilators, infusion pumps, and diagnostic machines. Being 'on call' means they may be required to work nights, weekends, or holidays as needed to address equipment failures or urgent requests.
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Biomedical Engineering Supervisor

Biomedical Engineering Supervisor

Beaufort Memorial Hospital

Beaufort, SC

Full-time

Posted 28 days ago

Beaufort Memorial Hospital rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 20 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

705th of 990 rated hospitals

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:


The Biomedical Engineering Supervisor oversees clinical engineering and patient safety programs, ensuring safe, reliable, and compliant operation of all medical equipment. This role supervises technicians, manages preventive maintenance, ensures regulatory compliance, and partners with clinical leaders to support patient care.


Key Responsibilities

  • Supervise BMET staff, scheduling, and performance management
  • Ensure timely completion of service requests and PMs
  • Round through departments to perform a brief inspection for equipment hazards and the review any equipment problems/maintenance with the department leader
  • Oversee preventive maintenance programs
  • Maintain accurate asset inventory in CMMS
  • Maintains current knowledge of biomedical equipment, engineering related tools, measuring devices, manufacturers manuals
  • Provides stat service when problems arise during the use of equipment


Regulatory Compliance:

  • Ensure compliance with Joint Commission and CMS standards
  • Maintain survey readiness documentation
  • Provides stat service when problems arise during the use of equipment
  • Provides on-call, 24-hour service and consultation
  • In-services staff on new equipment and electrical safety when needed
  • Assists in the design, development and delivery of the preventative maintenance and electrical safety programs, incorporating a knowledge of hospital regulatory rules such as Joint Commission/JC, HRS, NPPA, etc. Keeps abreast of developing technology and changing regulatory rules affecting biomedical engineering


Equipment Lifecycle:

  • Support capital planning and equipment replacement
  • Analyze performance and cost data.
  • Responsible for calibration of biomedical test equipment, requiring periodic calibration according to BMH policy


Vendor Management:

  • Manage service contracts and vendors
  • Contribute and participate in the evaluation and purchasing process of acquiring biomedical equipment for the healthcare facilities


Safety:

  • Investigate equipment incidents and manage recalls as well as make recommendations to hospital leadership
  • Inspect all diagnostic and therapeutic biomedical equipment items introduced into the healthcare facility, and inspected prior to use
  • Maintains current inventory of spare parts and assists with the Departmental budget

Collaboration:

  • Partner with clinical departments and provide training
  • Responsible for the maintenance, calibration, and electrical safety of the healthcare facilities sterilizers
  • Maintains, services, and repairs biomedical equipment, always assures proper calibration and electrical safety to patients and staff

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Beaufort Memorial, a not-for-profit hospital founded in 1944 on the banks of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, is licensed for 201 beds (169 acute, 14 rehabilitation and 18 mental health). We are an acute-care hospital, a regional referral center and the largest medical facility between Savannah, Ga., and Charleston, S.C. Read our most recent Report to the Community. Fully accredited by The Joint Commission, Beaufort Memorial boasts a dedicated, high-quality medical staff of nearly 230 board-certified or board-eligible providers. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life in the Lowcountry through improved health, innovative partnerships and superior care.

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Health care and social assistance

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Beaufort, SC, US

Year founded

1944

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