Director, Clinical Engineering Operations

Endeavor Health; Warrenville (IL); On-site; USD 129,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive plan

Incentive pay

Career pathways

Medical, dental, vision options

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

Wellness program savings

Health Savings Account options

Retirement with match

Paid time off

Community involvement opportunities

Job summary

Endeavor Health is seeking a Director of Clinical Engineering Operations to lead day-to-day CE activities across a nine-hospital system, including biomedical engineering and imaging maintenance. You will ensure equipment uptime, PM compliance, and drive improvements while partnering with site leadership and vendors to deliver safe medical-device service.

The role requires 10+ years in CE or related field and 5+ years of supervisory experience, with a Bachelor’s in Electronics or Biomedical

Qualifications

• Bachelor degrees in electronics or biomedical engineering or related technical field.
• A Master’s degree is preferred.
• 10+ years in clinical engineering or equivalent technical discipline; 5+ years supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day CE operations across all sites; oversee service and PM completion and equipment uptime against KPIs.
• Manage site-based CE leadership; set performance expectations and succession planning.
• Oversee equipment performance and contractor service, elevation of deficiencies, and contract remediation recommendations.
• Lead complex CE projects including pre-purchase evaluations and total cost of ownership assessments.
• Manage CE operating budget; monitor spend, explain variances, and support capital planning.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electronics

Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Hourly Pay Range
$61.80 - $95.79 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Hourly Pay Range
$61.80 - $95.79 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights

• Position: Director, Clinical Engineering Operations
• Multiple locations available: Warrenville, Glenbrook, Skokie, and Evanston, IL
• Full Time/Part Time: Full time
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
  

General Summary

• Accountable for day-to-day Clinical Engineering (CE) operations across Endeavor Health's nine hospitals, inclusive of biomedical engineering and imaging maintenance contracts. Accountable for CE service delivery across all sites in scope regardless of delivery model, inclusive of OEM and third‑party service organizations. This role ensures the sustainment of equipment uptime and PM compliance, leads complex service projects, and partners with site and clinical leadership and vendors to deliver safe, reliable medical‑device service. Drives operational performance against KPIs and continuous-improvement goals across all sites in scope.
  

What You Will Do

• Direct day-to-day CE operations across all sites in scope; oversee service and PM work completion, outstanding-work resolution, equipment uptime, and active CE projects against established KPIs, holding all service delivery resources to a single performance standard
• Manage and develop site‑based CE leadership; provide direction to on‑site service management, including performance expectations, goal setting, and succession or continuity planning
• Oversee equipment performance and on‑site service execution by contracted providers to uphold patient care and safety; manage day‑to‑day contractor performance and elevate deficiencies, including recommendations for equipment replacement or contract remediation
• Lead complex CE operational and new‑equipment projects, including pre‑purchase evaluations, total‑cost‑of‑ownership assessments
• Execute the CE operating budget for service and maintenance across sites in scope; manage spend to plan, explain variance, and implement corrective action; recommend equipment renovation, refurbishment, replacement, or redeployment based on age, failure rate, cost of service, and clinical use, and provide service‑performance data to support the CE capital and replacement planning process
• Report CE performance to clinical, site, and regional leadership through committees and operational reviews; execute regulatory and compliance requirements at the site level and maintain survey readiness
• Oversee CE service delivery resource capability and utilization through development plans, workload balancing, coverage planning, and productivity and quality audits; ensure competency, training, and credentialing standards are met by all resources regardless of employer
  

What You Will Need

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Electronics, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field; Master’s degree preferred
• Experience: 10+ years in CE or an equivalent technical discipline; 5+ years of supervisory experience in a related area is required
  

Benefits (For Full Time Or Part Time Positions)

• Eligibility for our Annual Incentive Plan, which offers the potential to earn a certain percentage amount of your base salary based on organizational performance. (For AIP eligible positions)
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities
  

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community‑connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.
When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.
Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”.
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