Supervisory Biomedical Engineer (Clinical - Chief Biomedical Engineer)

$156,718 - $203,736/Yr

United States Department of Veterans Affairs - Murfreesboro, TN

Part-time,Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Murfreesboro, TN

Administration of Human Resource Programs

About the position

The Chief Biomedical Engineer at the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System is a pivotal role responsible for overseeing the Biomedical Engineering Department. This position entails managing a team of technical staff, including engineers and biomedical engineering technicians, across multiple healthcare sites within the Tennessee Valley Health System. The Chief Biomedical Engineer is expected to travel between these sites to ensure effective management and support of biomedical engineering services. The incumbent will play a crucial role in enhancing patient care by applying engineering and managerial skills to healthcare technology. This includes establishing policies and guidance for consistent methodologies, protocols, and procedures across the VISN 9 network, which encompasses Continuous Performance Improvement, HTM Analytics, and Digital Transformation initiatives. In addition to policy development, the Chief Biomedical Engineer will identify best practices and facilitate communication among stakeholders, particularly the Biomedical Engineering staff. The role also involves developing and managing an equipment management program that complies with The Joint Commission and National Fire Protection Association requirements. The Chief Biomedical Engineer will work closely with clinical programs to assess medical technology needs and priorities, ensuring that maintenance and quality assurance requirements are met. This position requires advising senior clinical and leadership staff on medical technology viability, long-term suitability, compatibility, and safety, as well as facilitating programmatic reviews of high-cost medical equipment investments. The Chief Biomedical Engineer will coordinate site preparation planning, information technology planning, and strategic equipment initiative planning with VISN program managers. The role also includes providing assistance to multidisciplinary VISN teams in deploying and utilizing complex medical technologies, analyzing organizational and operational problems, and recommending timely and economical solutions. As a subject matter expert in Biomedical Engineering, the incumbent will support specialized clinical technology, including service, system administration, training, and quality assurance across the VISN's medical centers. This position contributes significantly to the Veterans Health Administration's patient safety goals and requires a commitment to continuous improvement in healthcare technology management.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Biomedical Engineering Department across multiple healthcare sites.
• Supervise technical staff including engineers and biomedical engineering technicians.
• Establish VISN policy and guidance for methodologies, protocols, and procedures.
• Identify and propagate best practices across the system.
• Develop policy and guidance for equipment management programs.
• Work with clinical programs to identify medical technology needs and priorities.
• Advise senior clinical and leadership staff on medical technology viability and safety.
• Facilitate programmatic reviews of high-cost medical equipment investments.
• Coordinate site preparation and information technology planning with VISN program managers.
• Assist multidisciplinary VISN teams in deploying complex medical technologies.
• Analyze organizational and operational problems and recommend solutions.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required to apply for this job.
• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Certification as a Certified Clinical Engineer (CCE) is acceptable in lieu of a degree.
• At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower level in the field of Biomedical Engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to manage department resources including finance, space, equipment, and staffing.
• Ability to develop local or VISN policies related to healthcare technology management.
• Skill in balancing multiple responsibilities and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to analyze complex organizational problems and develop effective solutions.
• Skill in interpersonal relationships and conflict management.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a highly complex medical center or VISN level management.
• Familiarity with The Joint Commission and National Fire Protection Association requirements.
• Experience in strategic planning for medical technology deployment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and regular salary increases.
• 37-50 days of annual paid time off per year.
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave after 12 months of employment.
• Childcare subsidy for eligible employees after 60 days of employment.
• Traditional federal pension and federal 401K with contributions by VA.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance options.