Biomedical Engineer

Veterans Engineering - Palo Alto, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Palo Alto, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Veterans Engineering is seeking an experienced Biomedical Engineer to manage the medical equipment program within a healthcare organization. This role is crucial for ensuring the safety, functionality, and compliance of medical technology in the facility. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in medical equipment maintenance and a strong understanding of healthcare standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive medical equipment management program that complies with applicable healthcare standards, regulatory agencies, and industry best practices.
• Create and deliver a curriculum for a continuing education program focused on the safe and effective use of medical technology for healthcare staff.
• Manage a recall and safety alert program for medical devices, including conducting medical device hazard investigations, to ensure compliance with patient safety goals, SMDA, and TJC requirements.
• Lead capital asset and infrastructure planning for medical equipment, covering initial concept, installation, and effective implementation of complex medical technology.
• Serve as the subject matter expert in the field of biomedical engineering, providing direct support for specialized clinical technology, including service, system administration, training, quality assurance, and life-cycle management.
• Advise clinical and administrative staff on medical technology, including existing and emerging technology, to assess viability, long-term suitability, compatibility, and safety.
• Apply project management principles to the deployment of medical equipment and health information technologies, ensuring timely and effective implementation.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders, including technical and professional staff at various levels of the organization, to ensure seamless integration of medical technology.
• Stay updated on regulatory agencies' requirements, industry regulatory standards, and ISO standards to maintain compliance and drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or Certification as a Clinical Engineer (CCE).
• A minimum of three years of hospital or healthcare experience maintaining medical equipment or managing a hospital medical equipment program.
• Experience within a medical center and Biomedical Engineering department.
• Demonstrated knowledge of concepts related to computer-based medical systems, networking protocols, and information security as it applies to medical technology within VHA.
• Demonstrated competency in conducting a medical equipment management program compliant with applicable healthcare standards and regulatory agencies.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working in or with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA).
• Understanding of VISN, VA medical center, and Biomedical Engineering department operations.

Benefits

• Compensation determined by various factors including location, knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, and organizational requirements.