Clinical Engineer

MD Anderson Cancer Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent cancer treatment facility is seeking a Clinical Engineer to oversee project management of medical equipment. The role involves ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance clinical operations. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field and at least two years of clinical engineering experience. An onsite presence is required, and a Master's degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Two years of clinical engineering experience required.
• One year of technical project management experience required.
• Preferred: Three years of clinical engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise in equipment management.
• Coordinate special projects for equipment acquisition.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Skills

Technical engineering reviews

Project management

Collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Clinical or Biomedical Engineering

Master’s Degree

Job description

The primary purpose of a Clinical Engineer is to provide technical expertise and collaborate with stakeholders, procurement and project management to enhance the medical equipment scope during clinic/inpatient moves, construction/renovation, technological advancement, and capital investments, and to support institutional Clinical Engineering operations.

Under direct supervision, assists with program management, including coordination and participation in project management activities, work history data analysis, budget control, equipment acquisition planning, installation and testing, outside vendor management, and development of policies and guidelines to provide Clinical Engineering services. Ensures all program components support Joint Commission and state and national codes relating to electrical and mechanical equipment safety. Develops and monitors compliance with equipment preventive maintenance schedules.

Project Management

• Coordinates and/or participates in special projects such as new equipment acquisition planning, development of medical equipment/technology purchase proposals, analysis of vendor proposals, installation planning, acceptance testing, renovations, equipment upgrades and disposal.
• Performs technical engineering reviews and research, and provides recommendations on equipment selection, capital acquisition and systems based on design, quality, reliability, ease of operation, general function and repair.
• Collaborates with stakeholders including clinical staff, FPDC, other divisional Project Managers, customers, general contractors, vendors and internal resources to align with clinical needs and drive productivity.
• Guides and manages stakeholders as the medical technology/equipment SME regarding regulatory requirements, compliance measures and technology sustenance/maintenance post-project.
• Serves as a Clinical Engineering SME on initiatives such as Medical Device Governance with cybersecurity emphasis, SCORE program, FDA GRC/Info-Sec classification, and efforts toward High-Reliability/Reliability-Centered Maintenance/Alternate Equipment Management program updates, requiring cross-divisional collaboration.
• Assists department leadership in evaluating and supervising technical staff performing duties related to technical support, maintenance and repair of patient care equipment.
• Manages project scope, budget, schedule and compliance; ensures efficient execution and on-time completion within approved budget and quality standards.
• Conducts regular job-site inspections (when applicable) to verify adherence to scope, schedule and quality, with consideration of clinical needs.
• Gains knowledge of construction phases, product application, and facilities wayfinding; communicates clearly about project stage challenges and resolutions.

Compliance/Regulations

Maintains regulatory/compliance aspects of medical equipment management per the Medical Equipment Management Plan (MEMP) to support frontline technicians servicing complex Life Support (priority 1) and other equipment priorities (2–4). Assists leadership in monitoring, analyzing, and acting to ensure manufacturer, regulatory, institutional and departmental guideline compliance.

Documentation/Recordkeeping

Develops and manages project documentation, records, financial (if applicable) and activity status reports that are accurate, up-to-date, clear and complete to support decision making and issue resolution. Ensures project documentation records are organized and stored properly.

Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Clinical or Biomedical Engineering.
• Preferred Education: Master’s Degree
• Preferred Certification: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Experience: Two years of clinical engineering experience, including one year of technical project management experience. May substitute education with additional years of equivalent experience on a one-to-one basis.
• Preferred Experience: Three years of clinical engineering experience, including one year of technical project management experience.
• Experience in academic medical centers or similar complex institutions.
• Onsite presence required.

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