Lead Biomedical Equipment Program Manager

Veterans Health Administration; Hines (IL); On-site; USD 129,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration, at the Hines VA Hospital, seeks an Assistant Chief Biomedical Engineer in Healthcare Technology Management to oversee the medical equipment program and lead a team under the Chief, HBTM.

The incumbent ensures Joint Commission and NFPA compliance, leads recalls and safety alerts, and advises clinical staff on biomedical technology. This role requires substantial independent judgment and cross-team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Senior biomedical engineering role with leadership responsibilities.
• Role requires overseeing equipment management and policy development.
• Requires advising clinical and administrative staff on biomedical technology and safety.
• Institutional expert in Biomedical Engineering and independent decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, oversee, and evaluate the equipment management program to meet Joint Commission (TJC) and NFPA requirements.
• Lead recalls and hazard alert notices for medical devices; manage safety investigations.
• Review FDA, VA, ECRI communications and implement actions; document in equipment history.
• Advise staff on technology viability, safety, and compatibility; stay current with new tech.
• Assist with capital asset and infrastructure planning; lifecycle management of equipment.

Skills

Biomedical Engineering

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Recall management

Data analysis

Strategic planning

Stakeholder advisory

Job description

The Veterans Health Administration, at the Hines VA Hospital, seeks an Assistant Chief Biomedical Engineer in Healthcare Technology Management to oversee the medical equipment program and lead a team under the Chief, HBTM.

The incumbent ensures Joint Commission and NFPA compliance, leads recalls and safety alerts, and advises clinical staff on biomedical technology. This role requires substantial independent judgment and cross-team collaboration.