Supervisory Biomedical Engineer (Chief Engineer)

$130,148 - $169,195/Yr

United States Department of Veterans Affairs - Miami, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Miami, FL

Administration of Human Resource Programs

About the position

The Supervisory Biomedical Engineer (Chief Engineer) at the Department of Veterans Affairs is responsible for overseeing the Healthcare Technology Management/Biomedical Engineering unit. This role involves managing a team of biomedical engineers and support specialists, ensuring compliance with medical device regulations, and providing leadership in the management of medical equipment programs. The position requires a strong focus on customer service, project management, and financial oversight within a complex healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise subordinate Biomedical Engineers and the Supervisory Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist.
• Oversee recruitment, orientation, duty assignments, workload balancing, and performance management for the Biomedical Engineering Department.
• Manage the medical equipment management program, including budgetary authority and operational spending.
• Ensure compliance and reporting of medical device, cybersecurity, and isolation for facilities under management oversight.
• Provide leadership to ensure high-quality customer service to clinical staff and administrative personnel.
• Oversee project management for the purchase, planning, construction design review, installation, and in-service training of major medical technology initiatives.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering from an accredited institution, or Certification as a Certified Clinical Engineer (CCE).
• At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower level in the biomedical engineering field.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a healthcare setting for Biomedical Engineer (Clinical) positions.
• Demonstrated knowledge of healthcare technology management policies and directives.

Benefits

• Eligibility for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) for student loan reimbursement.
• 37-50 days of annual paid time off (including annual leave, sick leave, and paid federal holidays).
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave after 12 months of employment.
• Child Care Subsidy for eligible employees after 60 days of employment.
• Traditional federal pension and federal 401K with contributions by VA.
• Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and life insurance options.