Lead Biomedical Engineer, Healthcare Tech Leadership (Telework)

Veterans Health Administration; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

The incumbent serves as the Chief, Biomedical Engineering Section within the Department of Veterans Affairs, responsible for overseeing Medical Technology Management Support, Networking & Health Information Systems Support and Electronics Support, with a focus on patient safety.

Duties include leading the Healthcare Technology Management Program, ensuring compliance with Joint Commission and NFPA standards, education of staff, device recalls, capital asset planning, policy development, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• Ability to lead and supervise Biomedical Engineering staff.
• Knowledge of healthcare technology management standards and safety.

Responsibilities

• Acts as working supervisor in charge of Healthcare Technology Management Program.
• Maintain and implement the Medical Equipment Management Program per Joint Commission/NFPA standards.
• Educate staff on safe use of medical equipment; manage recalls/alerts and incident investigations.

Skills

Biomedical Engineering

Staff supervision

Project coordination

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

Medical Equipment Management

Job description

The incumbent serves as the Chief, Biomedical Engineering Section within the Department of Veterans Affairs, responsible for overseeing Medical Technology Management Support, Networking & Health Information Systems Support and Electronics Support, with a focus on patient safety.

Duties include leading the Healthcare Technology Management Program, ensuring compliance with Joint Commission and NFPA standards, education of staff, device recalls, capital asset planning, policy development, and