[Hiring] Biomedical Engineer / LMDI SME @Blue Water Thinking

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced and highly qualified Biomedical Engineer to join our healthcare organization. As a Biomedical Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in managing our medical equipment program and ensuring the safety, functionality, and compliance of medical technology within our healthcare facility.

• 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 (Safe Medical Devices Act), and TJC (The Joint Commission) 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 International Standard Organization (ISO) standards to maintain compliance and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience within a medical center and Biomedical Engineering department OR experience working in or with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) OR understanding of VISN, VA medical center, and Biomedical Engineering department operations.
• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or Certification as a Clinical Engineer (CCE).
• 5+ years experience as a Hospital-based BME or a Field Service Engineer with extensive laboratory experience. Major laboratory vendor (e.g., Abbott, Roche, Beckman Coulter etc.) experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge and familiarity with laboratory management systems, both General Lab and Point-of-Care. Knowledge of Data Innovations Instrument Manager, Abbott RALS and Siemens UniPOC highly desirable.
• Experience with Oracle Health (formerly Cerner) EHR, strong experience with Oracle Health (CareAware) MDI and PathNet required.
• 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 that is compliant with applicable healthcare standards and regulatory agencies.
• Demonstrated skill in communicating and working collaboratively with key stakeholders, including technical and professional staff at various levels of the organization.
• Understanding of regulatory agencies’ requirements, industry regulatory requirements and International Standard Organization standards.

Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the required federal public trust clearance for this role.
• Must provide proof of COVID vaccination + Flu vaccination during flu season, or, as an alternative, appropriate documentation that will support either a medical or religious exemption.

Compensation

• Salary range: $90,000 - $120,000 as a full-time employee or up to $82.45/hr. as a 1099 contractor.
• Blue Water Thinking offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental and vision), paid time off, federal holidays, and matching 401K plan.