Director - Clinical Engineering

JOB SUMMARY:

The Director - Clinical Engineering directs, coordinates and governs all functions related to the planning, assessment, development, deployment and maintenance of all biomedical and Research equipment as well as integration of biomedical equipment with Sidra’s EMR system. Also responsible for managing the Sidra’s Nurse-Call and Real Time Location System RTLS. Acts as the leader in the management of medical equipment technology and related technical training programs for technical staff in regards to equipment operations, standards and maintenance. Responsible for developing Sidra’s Medical Equipment Management Plan and the organizational policies and procedures related to medical equipment at Sidra. Responsible for providing quality and timely support by planning, organizing, controlling and coordinating the activities of the Biomedical Engineering division within the framework of existing policies, procedures and regulatory requirements. The department utilizes a quality management system and to be compliant to MoPH and JCI and its reporting requirements.

KEY ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES;

• Creates and implements Sidra-wide plans, equipment budgets, organizational and departmental policies, procedures and systems for the effective functioning of the division and to ensure that it meets the strategic and operational objectives of Sidra.

• Develops plans and budgets for the managements of medical technology at Sidra.

• Provides timely, accurate and specific strategic management advice to Sidra Administration to ensure the operation achieves its strategic and operational objectives.

• Leads the development, implementation and ongoing improvement of biomedical engineering management programs, including the establishment of operational standards and effective industry specific key performance indicators.

• Oversees the ongoing management and development of the departmental workforce in including establishing departmental-wide strategies, policies and systems for workforce planning, recruitment, retention, occupational health and safety, education and training and performance management.

• Undertakes high level analysis of biomedical engineering department operations, performance and special projects as required.

• Ensures the provision of quality support for all medical equipment services in terms of service, delivery, efficiency and cost effectiveness, and professionalism.

• Demonstrates an on-going commitment to service quality improvement, and ensures a high level commitment to professional job performance and customer service throughout Sidra.

• Establishes and maintains effective communication systems within the department that ensure the team managers/supervisors work together towards achieving the departmental objectives.

• Motivates, organizes and encourages teamwork within the workforce to ensure set productivity targets are met.

• Oversees the implementation, maintenance and modifications as necessary for an effective paperless, computerized maintenance management program incorporating accurate data.

• Act as a medical equipment technology expert on committees, as required.

• Constantly plans out all biomedical engineering departments’ resources and activities in relation to company objectives and set targets. Acts as a leadership resource for technology management issues for all departments.

• Maintains current knowledge in international testing and quality management issues and applicable standards.

• Oversees the establishment and maintenance of a quality management system including the identification of risk issues, conducts investigations and audits and ensures corrective and preventative action are taken to mitigate the risk.

• Financial management for the department including overseeing the management of equipment service contracts, warranty compliance and department SLA’s.

• Conducts performance reviews for reporting staff, by setting measurable goals and objectives and incorporating Sidra’s vision and values.

• Adheres to Sidra’s standards as they appear in the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest policies

• Adheres to and promotes Sidra’s Values

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

ESSENTIAL

PREFERRED

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering

Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering

Experience

10+ years of experience with progressive responsibilitiesin a BME department in a healthcare facility (250 bed or larger) inclusive of

• Experience in directing a BME/CE department through Joint Commission or JCI surveys

Experience utilizing hospital-wide RFID/RTLS programs

Certification and Licensure

Certification in Biomedical Engineering

P-ENG/BMET/ICC certified/CBET/ICC/

CCE/CRES/CLES

Professional Membership

Job Specific Skills and Abilities

• Technical background in multiple areas of Biomedical Engineering (i.e. OR, Anesthesia, Imaging, Laboratory, IT/IM Systems etc.)

• Demonstrated ability in the use of electronic medical equipment database programs

• Demonstrated knowledge of JCIA, AAMI, ECRI, NFPA, ANSI, FDA and the ability to implement the latest standards

• Demonstrated knowledge of departmental financial management competencies

• Demonstrated knowledge of departmental labor productivity competencies

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite

• Fluency in written and spoken English

• Enterprise-wide use of HECS, AIMS or Integrated CAFM/CMMS (Vision FM, St. Croix, TMA, Four Rivers, etc.).

• Public speaking skills to lead or facilitate meetings and communicate technical information to non-technical audiences.