Clinical Engineer

Brigham and Women's Hospital; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Clinical Engineer to provide engineering services in medical and research areas. This role involves managing medical devices, leading project teams, and educating staff on technology. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering or a related field and have experience in healthcare settings. Join a diverse team that values innovation and collaboration, contributing to revolutionary advancements in patient care and medical research. If you are passionate about improving healthcare technology and making a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering fields is required.
• Experience in healthcare or similar regulatory environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects through all stages, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Evaluate safety and efficacy of medical devices and suggest improvements.
• Provide technical support and troubleshoot clinical systems.

Skills

Project Management

Clinical Problem-Solving

Technical Investigations

Quality Improvement

Customer Support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Equipment Technology

Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering

Tools

Computer Database

Job description

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission—from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.

At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare — people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds – to apply.

Job Summary

The clinical engineer provides engineering services to medical and research areas including selection, acquisition and service of medical devices, project management, technical investigations of clinical incidents, clinical/technical problem-solving, device design and solution of novel system and technical problems. May lead a project team comprised of engineers and technicians. Educates medical and technical staff on medical technologies. Leads quality improvement activities and suggests innovative solutions to technical problems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Equipment Technology, Biomedical Engineering, or other relevant engineering fields from an accredited university required.
• Work experience in a hospital or healthcare setting is preferred, industries of similar use of engineering principles, or industries with similar regulatory requirements and knowledge of emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

• With some guidance, leads projects through all stages of its lifecycle. Works with a multidisciplinary team of internal and external customers and stakeholders to identify clinical needs and workflow, coordinates the purchase, manages the installation ensuring consistent device type configuration, helps organize the in-service training, plans for the handoff to day-to-day operations, and documents the project using department project guidelines.
• Develop understanding of clinical workflow and practice, and map the selection, configuration, implementation, and training of new and existing technology to align with clinical workflow and care delivery.
• Assists in capital equipment purchases and preparation of budgets. Works with vendor and MGB Contracts on procurement of new equipment.
• May be a technical resource or Subject Matter Expert for clinical systems, connected devices or infrastructure components. Performs, and may provide direction on, the completion of maintenance activities related to clinical systems and infrastructure components. Follows established processes for connected devices.
• May be a technical resource or Subject Matter Expert for clinical technologies. Establish relationships with vendors and stakeholders. Using a computer database, sets example in documentation of work performed in terms of quality, thoroughness, accuracy, and timeliness. Documents and maintains accurate and current inventory records of all replacement and repair parts.
• May participate in the development and delivery of training for staff competency improvement in the areas of clinical application, use, and operation of medical devices and network systems.
• Evaluates the safety and efficacy of medical devices according to the manufacturer documentation. Investigates cost-effectiveness of alternatives to current technologies to meet the hospital’s clinical workflow.
• Suggests and helps implement strategies for management of technology in assigned clinical areas, leading quality improvement activities where applicable.
• Provides high quality technical and customer support and troubleshooting.
• Under supervision and guidance, investigates clinical incidents involving medical devices and prepares and files appropriate reports, disseminates information regarding possible unintended outcomes and implements corrective action.
• Maintains knowledge of and advises department and hospital personnel of codes and regulations regarding clinical devices and support facilities. Familiar with MEMP.
• Maintains a proficient level of Clinical Engineering principles and expertise to act as a resource to the department, area, or hospital.
• Serves and participates on internal committees or working groups.
• With some supervision, performs Quality and Safety tasks i.e Model evaluations, IRBs, and Recalls.
• Provides on-call response to administrative, management and/or technical problems.
• May require travel to hospital and clinical locations as part of routine responsibilities.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Remote Type

Hybrid

Work Location

75 Francis Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

EEO Statement:

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.