Biomedical Engineer / Clinical Engineer

Blue Water Thinking; Phoenix (AZ); In loco; USD 105.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health insurance

Paid time off

Matching 401K plan

Descrizione del lavoro

Blue Water Thinking in Phoenix, AZ seeks an experienced Biomedical Engineer to lead the medical equipment program and ensure safety, functionality, and regulatory compliance of medical technology in our healthcare facility.

The ideal candidate has at least three years in hospital or healthcare settings and deep knowledge of computer-based medical systems, networking, and information security. This role requires collaboration with clinical and administrative teams.

Competenze

• Minimum three years in hospital or healthcare with medical equipment experience.
• Experience with computer-based medical systems, networking and information security in clinical settings.
• Ability to develop compliant medical equipment management programs and continuing education curricula.
• Ability to conduct recalls and safety alert investigations per patient safety standards.

Mansioni

• Develop and implement a comprehensive medical equipment management program meeting healthcare standards and regulatory requirements.
• Create and deliver a curriculum for continuing education on medical technology use for healthcare staff.
• Manage recall and safety alert programs for medical devices, including hazard investigations to satisfy SMDA and TJC goals.
• Lead capital asset planning for medical equipment from concept to installation and life-cycle management.
• Advise clinical staff on medical technology viability, safety, and compatibility.
• Apply project management to deploy medical equipment and health IT solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to ensure seamless integration of medical technology.
• Stay updated on ISO standards and regulatory requirements to drive continuous improvement.

Conoscenze

Biomedical Engineering

Medical equipment management

Curriculum development

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Clinical Engineer Certification (CCE)

Strumenti

PACS

HL7/FHIR/DICOM interfaces

Descrizione del lavoro

Guided by our principles of value generation, continuous innovation, customer‑centricity, and vested collaboration, Blue Water Thinking proudly supports our Federal clients in achieving their Agency goals.

Founded by a decorated twenty‑eight year Veteran of the United States Army, Blue Water Thinking understands and supports the mission of our Nation's war fighters, Veterans, their families and caretakers.

Leveraging our executive team's military experience and private and public sector consulting expertise, Blue Water Thinking takes an integrated "one‑team" approach and brings to bear best‑fit solutions, thought leadership, and grit to meet our client's transformational needs.

Fueled by our values of integrity, respect, professionalism, stewardship and customer service, the Blue Water Thinking team understands the power of the human connection, collaboration, humility and loyalty to one another, our clients and industry partners.

Lastly, our formula for success is simple: Build something good, take care of our people, keep our clients satisfied, nurture our work ethic and reputation, build long‑lasting partnerships, enjoy what we do and give back as much as possible.

Job 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. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years of hospital or healthcare experience in medical equipment maintenance or management and possess a deep understanding of computer‑based medical systems, networking protocols, information security, and healthcare standards and regulations.

Responsibilities:

• 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.

Location: 650 E. Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85012

Basic Qualifications:

The Contractor key personnel shall meet one of the following basic qualifications, regardless of role in the services provided under this contract:

• 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

In addition to the basic qualifications, the Contractor key personnel shall meet the following role‑specific qualifications based on the core functions and services each will be providing under this contract.

Role Specific Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or Certification as a Clinical Engineer (CCE).
• Minimum of three years of healthcare‑related experience OR one year of direct hospital experience maintaining medical equipment / hospital medical equipment program.
• 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 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 addresses 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; ability to 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 Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards.
• (OPTIONAL) Experience designing, developing, and implementing clinical system interfaces with electronic health records, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and protocols (e.g., HL7, FHIR, DICOM)

Experience with the following equipment:

• Information Systems: PACS: Radiology (e.g., AGFA EI PACS for Radiology and Mammography)
• Information Systems: Data Management: Sleep (e.g., Natus NeuroWorks EEG and Natus SleepWorks EMG)
• Information Systems: Data Management: Cardiology (e.g., GE MacLab Altix Hemodynamics)
• Information Systems: Data Management: Mammography (e.g., MagView Mammography Reporting System)
• Information Systems: Data Management (e.g., Picis CIS/ARK)
• Information Systems: Data Management: Laboratory (e.g., Data Innovations Laboratory Information System)
• Workstations: Medica
• Network Servers: Medica
• Monitors: Video: High‑Definition: Medical Imaging
• 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

Compensation:

Salary for this position is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, location, the candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, competencies and experience, as well as contract specific affordability and organizational requirements. The proposed salary range for this position is outlined below.

Salary range: $105,000 - $120,000

Blue Water Thinking offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental and vision), paid time off, federal holidays, and matching 401K plan.

Reasonable Accommodation for Applicants

Blue Water Thinking is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search for a position, complete an application, or participate in the interview process, please contact Resource Management at [e-mail]. Requests for accommodation will be handled promptly and confidentially in accordance with applicable law.

Our Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity.

Blue Water Thinking is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, and promote qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Voluntary Self-Identification

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self‑identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file.

As set forth in Blue Water Thinking’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection. As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measure the effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categories is as follows:

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service‑connected disability.

A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three‑year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.

An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.

An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.