Biomedical Engineer

RWD Consulting, LLC; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

RWD Consulting, LLC is seeking a Biomedical Engineer to work onsite at Walter Reed in Bethesda, MD. The candidate must have a Bachelor's in Biomedical Engineering and five years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include applying engineering practices to patient care, troubleshooting simulation technologies, and preparing reports.

The role offers a salary range of $90,000 to $115,000, and the candidate must be a U.S. citizen residing in the DMV area.

Qualifications

• Five years’ experience in working with biomedical equipment.
• Three or more years’ experience in working with medical simulators.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced engineering practices to patient care through simulation technologies.
• Maintain competency by reviewing literature and attending conferences.
• Assist in overseas troubleshooting and repair for training units.

Skills

Repairing biomedical equipment

Troubleshooting biomedical equipment

Working with medical simulators

English proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering

Tools

Laerdal Medical

VirtaMED

CAE Healthcare

Mimic Technologies

Simbionix

Job description

BIOMEDICAL ENGINEER

Salary Requirement: $90,000-$115,000

Location: Walter Reed - Bethesda, MD

Must live in the DMV area, onsite only.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering.
• Five (5) years’ experience in working with, repairing, and troubleshooting biomedical equipment.
• Three (3) or more years’ experience in working with, repairing, and troubleshooting medical simulators (robotic patients and virtual reality simulators).
• Shall be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Be a U.S. Citizen.
• Minimum Three (3) years’ experience with at least one of the following systems:

• Laerdal Medical
• VirtaMED
• CAE Healthcare
• Mimic Technologies
• Simbionix

Job Responsibilities

• Apply advanced engineering practices, digital design, and medical knowledge to complex multidisciplinary patient care through simulation technologies.
• Maintain competency by reviewing literature, attending conferences, and presenting technical papers nationally.
• Assist in overseas simulation diagnostic troubleshooting and repair for non-functioning training units at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
• Plan and carry out projects, evaluate technical repair procedures and processes, and improve efficiency and productivity of the Simulation Center.
• Provide recommendations on technical issues and coordinate with vendors for equipment maintenance and supplies.
• Prepare monthly reports on production, inventory, quality improvement initiatives, and training.
• Assist with resolving technical issues with simulation training equipment ranging from computerized task trainers to advanced virtual reality simulators.
• Ensure personnel adhere to SOPs, write and update SOPs, and track troubleshooting and repair logs.
• Research simulation technology and provide findings to the Medical Director.
• Provide advice to services on application and utilization of training simulators.
• Maintain a file of past and cumulative usage, assist with database maintenance for equipment supplies, and ensure compliance with hand receipt policies.
• Coordinate calibration, repair, and maintenance of simulators and associated equipment.
• Participate in research protocols related to best practices of training equipment and attend national conferences to demonstrate new technology.
• Promote the MTF Simulation Center by providing informational tours and supporting liaison activities with MTF personnel, vendors, and visitors.
• Communicate in writing and verbally, prepare justifications for purchases, and work across multiple departments with constant interruptions.

Other Duties

This description is not exhaustive. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time.

RWD Consulting, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.