Advanced Clinical Biomechanics Specialist

Intermountain Healthcare; Murray (UT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Healthcare seeks an Advanced Medical Biomechanics Specialist to advance visualization engineering, 3D printing, and medical modeling across enterprise. You will implement and validate new visualization services and ensure quality according to medical device standards, collaborating with stakeholders to improve clinical outcomes.

Responsibilities include prototyping, design concepts, and providing patient-specific visualization solutions while maintaining equipment and documentation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, biomechanical, biomedical or closely related discipline.
• Post-graduation hands-on experience in anatomic medical modeling, surgical guides, diagnostic imaging processing, and 3D printing.
• Two years’ experience performing high-volume specialty work in advanced visualization and medical device development.

Responsibilities

• Design, create, produce, engineer, postprocess, and deliver services by the Advanced Visualization engineering team as needed.
• Execute new service lines including implementation and validation of design concepts.
• Apply medical device design and 3D visualization and printing techniques to deliver services.
• Maintain quality Assurance standards such as ISO 13485.

Skills

Biomedical visualization

3D printing

Medical modeling

XR/Spatial computing

3D visualization software

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/biomedical/biomechanical engineering

Tools

Stratasys FDM printers

PolyJet printers

3D design software

Job description

Job Description:Job Profile SummaryAdvanced Medical Biomechanics Specialist role supports the advanced care technology and visualization engineering department, an enterprise-wide team dedicated to enhancing Intermountain's mission and vision. This position focuses on implementing advanced biomedical and visualization technologies and services, demonstrating clinical and business impact from research to practice, and transforming healthcare at Intermountain. The primary responsibilities include supporting the engineering execution and service delivery of advanced technology, biomedical and visualization service lines.This role is crucial in Intermountain Healthcare's efforts to leverage technology to improve efficiencies and outcomes in clinical settings. The specialist will handle various engineering tasks related to advanced care technology and visualization engineering, continuous improvement of existing service lines, and the execution of new service lines, including implementation and validation.Key requirements for this position include a deep understanding of human anatomy, radiologic anatomic analysis, medical modeling, 3D visualization, and 3D printing. The role also demands specialized knowledge and experience in clinical and surgical procedures that necessitate advanced visualization modalities. Additionally, the specialist must align tasks with a medical quality management system and have experience with healthcare and medical device regulatory, privacy, and risk management requirements. This includes working with IRB protocols, FDA and ISO compliance standards, and conducting risk assessments.The role supports the execution of established strategic priorities in specific specialties, evaluating and implementing new advanced visualization technologies and solutions. The specialist will work closely with the department director and other stakeholders, with responsibilities growing as the department matures.*Candidates with Radiologic Technician AART certifications or CFD & Fluid Mechanics Experience are encouraged to apply.Essential FunctionsResponsible for a wide variety of technical responsibilities as it relates to the advanced care technology and immersive visualization services execution and continuous improvement of already defined service lines and initiatives and direct the use of 3D printing for prototyping and demo product visualization.Design, create, produce, engineer, Postprocess, and deliver services provided by the Advanced Visualization engineering team as needed.Execution of newly formed service lines, including implementation and validation of new design concepts to meet the needs of the relevant stakeholders.Apply knowledge of medical device design and 3D visualization (XR and Spatial Computing) and 3D printing technologies and associated postprocessing techniques and tools, in delivering the Advanced Visualization servicesImplement quality assurance standards such as ISO 13485, including relevant techniquesMaintain equipment according to timelines and schedules to ensure accurate and repeatable 3D design, prototype, and model production.Align tasks and work done to a given medical quality management system leveraging previous experienced in healthcare and medical device regulatory, privacy, and risk management requirements.Execute of established strategic priorities in evaluating and implementing new advanced visualization technologies and solutions.Execute the day-to-day engineering needs for the departmentRecommends and implements solutions, including support.Prepares and ensures accuracy of documentation of services and operations.SkillsPatient-specific biomedical technology developmentVisceral anatomy segmentation and quantitative assessmentComplex anatomy ReconstructionPatient specific Medical Device DesignCFD and Fluid Mechanics ExperiencePosting SpecificsRate: Depending on experienceBenefits Eligible: YesShift Entry Details: Monday – Friday Days 8:00 to 5:00Department: Impact center Advanced Visualization Engineering - Vine Street Office Building, Murray UtahOther - This position will work at the physical location in Murray, UtahQualificationsBachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, biomechanical, biomedical or closely related discipline.Post-graduation experience of hands-on verifiable specific experience performing anatomic medical modeling, surgical guides design, diagnostic imaging processing, and 3D printing, and medical device development experience in an advanced visualization program.Two years’ experience must be spent performing high volume of the needed specialty with aforementioned relevant experience, certain specialty might be required at the time.PLUS (in addition to education and experience above) Demonstrated tangible performance of ALL the following is required:Design/case Portfolio is required.Medical regulatory and Quality (i.e. ISO, 510k, etc..).Demonstrated hands-on experience with patient specific 3D printed modeling and surgical guides designExperience with medical device design.Demonstrated medical device regulator and quality management system experienceDemonstrated hands-on experience with Mixed reality, 3D printing and product prototyping, and POC.Proficient in one or more of the proprietary 3D design and anatomic modeling software programs.Proficient with reconstruction of soft tissue/visceral/cardiology/neuro/etc. in various specialties including counts of cases and experience portfolio.Skilled and experienced in maintenance and oversight of multiple 3D printing technologies, with minimum polyjet, SLS, and SLA printers.Demonstrated self-motivation skills and ability to independently apply analytical skills and scientific technical principles in problem solving and development.Demonstrated experience with academic literature review, grant funding, research design, and analysis.Demonstrated ability to work with many stakeholders, curate ideas and input and deliver, and validate customer needs.Preferred:Masters of Science degree in Mechanical or biomechanical engineering with to 3 years of relevant aforementioned verifiable experience.ISO13458 experience and certification.510k submission experience.Python Programing ExperienceQuality Assurance and Risk Analysis.Medical Device design experience.Experience with a wide variety of additive manufacturing, e.g. Stratasys FDM Thermoplastics and PolyJet Photopolymers 3D printers and knowledge of subtractive manufacturing, e.g. AWJExperience with a molding and related manufacturing and prototyping techniques.Experience with Microsoft Project or equivalent project planning softwareStrong understanding of intellectual property (IP) considerationsThe ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial.Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities with strong written and oral communication skills.Highly self-motivated and directed with high level of attention to detail.Physical RequirementsOperate equipment, tools, and computers requiring the ability to move fingers and hands.See and read computer monitors and documents.This role will on occasion require outside of regular hours and weekend supportLifting, operating, and maintaining labLocation:Vine Street Office BuildingWork City:MurrayWork State:UtahScheduled Weekly Hours:40The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.$39.97 - $62.91We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence ("AI") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment. 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