Biomedical Engineer

Aretum; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Family Leave

Short Term & Long-Term Disability

Training & Development

Job summary

Veterans Engineering seeks a Biomedical Engineer to oversee complex medical equipment across the full lifecycle, from planning and procurement to implementation and regulatory compliance. You will manage inventories, lifecycle programs, capital asset planning, and networked medical device databases while advising healthcare leadership on emerging technologies and patient safety.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or higher in engineering (ABET-accredited) and 3+ years in hospital equipment

Qualifications

• 3+ years hospital or healthcare experience maintaining medical equipment.
• Experience managing a hospital medical equipment program.
• ABET-accredited engineering degree required.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, network security, and healthcare IT.
• Ability to develop curricula for continuing education in medical technology.
• Familiar with regulatory standards (TJC, FDA, SMDA).

Responsibilities

• Support VA upgrade of Health Technology Management and biomedical devices.
• Assist in procurement, installation, and training for biomedical instrumentation projects.
• Advise clinical staff on design and planning of clinical spaces.
• Ensure HIPAA and network security for medical systems.
• Document network connections (VLAN, IP, subnet, gateway, switches).
• Manage medical instrument maintenance programs and device integration projects.
• Ensure equipment safety, reliability, and minimal downtime.
• Lead recalls, hazard alerts, and incident investigations.
• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, IG, SOARS, FDA, and others.
• Provide leadership for high-quality customer support to medical staff.
• Represent the Medical Center with manufacturers and engineers.
• Train staff on acquisition procedures and use of medical equipment.

Job description

About Veterans Engineering (A wholly owned subsidiary of Aretum)

Veterans Engineering, a wholly owned subsidiary of Aretum, is dedicated to delivering high-impact professional services and mission-focused solutions in support of government customers. Backed by Aretum's broader capabilities and resources, Veterans Engineering brings specialized expertise, operational discipline, and a strong commitment to service excellence. The organization is focused on supporting critical programs through a skilled workforce, responsive delivery, and a deep understanding of client mission needs.

Job Summary

We are seeking a talented and motivated Biomedical Engineer. As a Biomedical Engineer, you will be responsible for complex medical equipment and networked medical device projects throughout the full lifecycle, including planning, procurement, implementation, risk assessment, and replacement strategy. You will manage medical technology inventories, equipment lifecycle programs, capital asset planning, regulatory compliance initiatives, and networked medical device databases while serving as a technical advisor to healthcare leadership on emerging technologies, patient safety, and operational effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Assists in providing project management support for the VA upgrade of the electronic health record as it relates to Health Technology Management and Biomedical devices and device planning
• Assists in providing project management associated with purchase, planning, construction design review, installation, and in-service training stages of biomedical instrumentation projects such as, but not limited to, radiation oncology, laboratories, radiology and nuclear medicine suites and computer systems and software.
• Advises and works with clinical staff and the Projects Section, Engineering Service on design and planning of construction of clinical spaces, sometimes entailing visits to other facilities to research current design trends for medical space.
• Shares responsibility in ensuring that HIPAA and network security issues are managed effectively for medical systems.
• Shares responsibility in updating documentation of network connections of medical systems, including information on VLAN, IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and network switch and port numbers.
• Assists in the management of the medical instrument maintenance program, anesthesia record keeper and clinical information system management and medical device integration projects.
• Ensures that medical equipment in the Medical Center is safe for patients and staff, reliable in its results, and experiences minimal downtime.
• Manages all medical equipment recalls and hazard alerts and investigates any incidents involving medical equipment.
• Documents findings and actions taken and reports to Environment of Care Committee.
• Assists in ensuring that requirements of The Joint Commission, IG, SOARS, Food and Drug Administration, and other groups are met for the medical equipment program.
• Provides leadership to ensure that high-performance customer support is provided to medical staff, nurses and technologists.
• Shares responsibility of representing the Medical Center in meetings with manufacturers, vendors and their engineers in matters involving medical instrumentation.
• Trains clinical staff on specific subjects as needed including proper acquisition procedures and use of medical equipment. Provides technical support to the staff in order to resolve systems problems.
• Provides support to the medical staff to help resolve equipment related problems.

• Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Engineering. Examples of acceptable engineering degrees include Biomedical Engineering, Clinical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biomechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Biochemical Engineering. The degree must be from an ABET Accredited University.
• 3+ years of hospital or healthcare experience maintaining medical equipment or managing a hospital medical equipment program.
• Experience within a medical center and Biomedical Engineering department.
• Demonstrated knowledge of concepts related to computer based medical systems, networking protocols, and information security as it applies to medical technology within Veterans Health Administration (VHA).
• Demonstrated competency in the ability to conduct a medical equipment management program that is compliant with applicable healthcare standards and regulatory agencies.
• Ability to develop a curriculum for a continuing education program that address the safe and effective use of medical technology.
• Ability to manage a recall and safety alert program for medical devices, including medical device hazard investigations, to assure compliance with patient safety goals, SMDA, and TJC requirements.
• Ability to conduct capital asset and infrastructure planning for medical equipment spanning initial concept, installation, and effective implementation of complex medical equipment.
• Ability to function as the subject matter expert in the field of biomedical engineering, directly supporting specialized clinical technology, including service, system administration, training, quality assurance, and life-cycle management.
• Ability to effectively advise clinical and administrative staff on medical technology, including existing and emerging technology, which addresses viability, long-term suitability, compatibility, and/or safety.
• Apply project management principles to deployment of medical equipment and health information technologies.
• 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.

EEO Statement

Veterans Engineering is committed to fostering a workplace rooted in excellence, integrity, and equal opportunity for all. We adhere to merit-based hiring practices, ensuring that all employment decisions are made based on qualifications, skills, and ability to perform the job, without preference or consideration of factors unrelated to job performance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Veterans Engineering complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.

We are proud to support our nation's veterans and military families, providing career opportunities that honor their service and experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

U.S. Work Authorization

Due to federal contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this position. This position supports a federal government contract and requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability Determination, depending on the agency’s background investigation requirements.

• Salary Range: $90,000-$115,000 annually. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including education, experience, qualifications, skills, and applicable contract requirements.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

• Paid Time Off

• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

• Short Term & Long-Term Disability

• Training & Development