Biomedical Tech Supervisor

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Sur place; USD 101 000 - 129 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia in Philadelphia, PA, seeks a Supervisor in Biomedical Engineering to oversee clinical equipment services, lead a team, and ensure compliance with accreditation and safety standards. You will coordinate inspections, vendor management, and safety protocols to support patient care.

The role requires seven years as a Biomedical Technician, at least two years in leadership, and degrees in engineering.

Qualifications

• Seven years of Biomedical Technician experience in a healthcare setting.
• 2+ years in a technical leadership role.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities.

Responsabilités

• Plans, schedules, assigns, coordinates and monitors performance of service, preventive maintenance, and support activities by team members and vendors to ensure services are timely and effective.
• Performs annual and continuing staff performance evaluations and sets goals for all team members. When appropriate, performs disciplinary actions and recommends team members for promotion.
• Serves as an effective role model, mentor and educator to other team members. Fosters a positive team-based environment by engaging team members through daily huddles, monthly team meetings, and individual development discussions.
• Develops, documents, implements and monitors team processes that provides for effective and efficient support of customers.
• Reviews team member work order documentation for accuracy and completeness. Provides feedback when improvement is needed.
• Works with Senior Manager to determine team hours of operation and coverage. Is accountable to ensure that there is staff coverage in the event of team member vacations, illness, technical training, and meetings.
• Increases knowledge and identifies and implements process improvements both personal and team-related that add value by improving quality, safety, savings, efficiency, and add value to the work environment.
• Performs repairs and preventive maintenance as needed based on staffing needs.

Connaissances

Medical devices knowledge

Problem solving

Equipment management software

Communication skills

Physiology knowledge

Team player

Formation

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Description du poste

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At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric care-and your career.

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A Brief Overview

Is looked to by senior hospital leadership for expert guidance on healthcare technology. Assists department director with all aspects of program management, including work history data analysis, staffing allocation, equipment acquisition planning, installation and testing, outside vendor management, development of policies and procedures, and provision of clinical engineering services. Ensures all program components support accreditation and other state and local codes related to electrical and mechanical equipment safety. Performs rounds on clinical units to verify proper equipment use and operation. Develops and monitor compliance with equipment preventive maintenance schedules.

The Supervisor is responsible for coordinating technical services including inspections, corrective maintenance, projects and all other support activities for the assigned team. This position is accountable to ensure that there is a formal communication process for the team so that all members understand their roles, responsibilities, and expectations. The Supervisor liaises with customer supervisors and managers in assigned clinical and non-clinical support departments to ensure that they are kept informed of key issues associated with medical technologies in those areas. The Supervisor is accountable to meet or exceed all established department and team benchmarks through effective daily monitoring and management of team operations. This leadership role provides guidance and oversight to all team members to ensure that team resources are utilized in the most effective and efficient way possible. The Supervisor partners with the all other Supervisors to provide cross-team support as needed for any technical support needs.

What you will do

• Plans, schedules, assigns, coordinates and monitors performance of service, preventive maintenance, and support activities by team members and vendors to ensure services are timely and effective.
• Performs annual and continuing staff performance evaluations and sets goals for all team members. When appropriate, performs disciplinary actions and recommends team members for promotion.
• Serves as an effective role model, mentor and educator to other team members. Fosters a positive team-based environment by engaging team members through daily huddles, monthly team meetings, and individual development discussions.
• Develops, documents, implements and monitors team processes that provides for effective and efficient support of customers.
• Reviews team member work order documentation for accuracy and completeness. Provides feedback when improvement is needed.
• Works with Senior Manager to determine team hours of operation and coverage. Is accountable to ensure that there is staff coverage in the event of team member vacations, illness, technical training, and meetings.
• Increases knowledge and identifies and implements process improvements both personal and team-related that add value by improving quality, safety, savings, efficiency, and add value to the work environment.
• Performs repairs and preventive maintenance as needed based on staffing needs.

Education Qualifications

• Associate's Degree - Required
• Bachelor's Degree Engineering or related field - Preferred

Experience Qualifications

• At least seven (7) years experience working as a Biomedical Technician in a healthcare setting - Required
• At least two (2) years in a technical leadership role - Required

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent technical knowledge of a broad range of medical devices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Excellent understanding and experience using computers, software and the use of equipment management databases.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good understanding of human physiology as it relates to the use of medical devices.
• Works well in a team-based environment.

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) - Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation - upon hire - Preferred

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SALARY RANGE

$101,300.00 - $129,100.00 Annually

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