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The Supervisor of Biomedical Engineering manages the day-to-day operations on the clinical engineering initiatives to provide superior customer service and operational efficiency by managing the execution of the Medical Equipment Management Plan (MEMP). This position assists the Senior Biomedical Manager with all aspects of program management, including equipment repair, equipment calibration, preventive maintenance, supervising and directing team personnel, planning and organizing work load, staff accountability, creating and maintaining open lines of communication, customer satisfaction and responsiveness, financial resourcefulness, personal and team development. This will require you to build strong relationships with nursing, information systems, engineering, and other partners throughout the health system. This position will primarily provide daily oversight at the LHAAMC campus.

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed.

• Provides support for the departmental compliance with AAMC policies and procedures and any applicable governmental and JCAHO accreditation programs.  Reviews and analyzes medical device incidents involving patient care biomedical equipment, correcting deficiencies as identified

        Coordinates, manages and performs the biomedical equipment maintenance, repair, calibration and evaluations of clinical equipment (e.g., Defibrillators, Beds, Infusion Pumps, and Ventilator's) in accordance with departmental procedures.

        Responsible for biomedical service operational requirements which include the daily assignment of tasks pertaining to equipment repair and support. Monitor, and control budgets to assure the most cost-effective and efficient operation.

        Provide supervision for of other Biomed personnel. This includes employee motivation, hiring, discharge, discipline, promotion and performance evaluation.

        Provide technical training to other employees in areas such as: equipment operation and checkout, repairs, preventative maintenance, quality assurance practices, procedures, and documentation.

        Assist in the evaluation of new equipment as required and make recommendations pertaining to its electrical and functional conformance to standards.

        Evaluates equipment problems and implements appropriate repairs with minimum supervision, always maintaining effective customer relations and customer protocol.

        Participates in hazard identification and medical device reporting procedures to help ensure that the patient care environment is safe.

        Instructs staff on safe equipment operation when necessary.

        Performs preventive maintenance and calibration on medical equipment.

        Maintains adequate files and parts inventory for assignments.

        Achieves productivity, customer satisfaction and other established performance measures.

        Spends a minimum of 40% of time performing supervisory work and the remaining balance of time on technical related work in the department.

        Participate, where appropriate in on-call rotation.

        Perform other tasks as assigned.

        Minimum Associate degree or equivalent military experience required; Electronics, Biomedical, related technical discipline or equivalent military training preferred; Bachelor's degree preferred.

        Minimum 3 years of experience working with biomedical equipment in a clinical engineering environment.

There is reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.

Physical Demands -

        Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.

        The above job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position.  This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed necessary.