Manager, Clinical/Biomedical Engineering

OhioHealth; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth in Columbus, Ohio seeks a Manager of Clinical Engineering to oversee the service for Central Ohio entities, ensuring safe, reliable medical equipment and cost-effective operations.

You will guide capital projects, negotiate with OEMs, develop performance metrics, and lead a team dedicated to equipment maintenance, training, and regulatory compliance.

This role requires a Bachelor's in engineering, 5 years as a technician, and knowledge of JCAHO/TJC, EPA, NFPA, OSHA standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required in an engineering field.
• Field of Study: Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering or Biomedical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Technician.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs and oversees operations of clinical engineering for Central Ohio/OhioHealth entities.
• Negotiates service contracts with OEMs to ensure reliability of equipment and systems.
• Supports cost-effective maintenance strategies and budgeting for equipment.
• Develops meaningful reports on maintenance trends, expense allocations and utilization.
• Establishes inventory, staffing and training to ensure optimal performance.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Electronics/Biomedical Engineering

AAMI Certification

Job description

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.

Job Description Summary

The Manager of Clinical Engineering is responsible for overseeing and directing the operations of the Clinical Engineering Service for all Central Ohio entities of OhioHealth. In addition, he/she acts as a consultant to other OhioHealth Hospitals. The Manager ensures efficient, cost-effective management of the organization's clinical equipment.

Responsibilities And Duties

40%

Plans, directs and organizes operations of clinical engineering service for Central Ohio/OhioHealth entities. Coordinates and brings together experience and judgment of all parties concerned with analysis and development of cost-effective strategies to service and maintain organizational clinical equipment.

20%

Provides administrative direction, specific to medical equipment, for major purchases of capital equipment. Assists in negotiation of service contracts with Original Equipment Manufacturers OME s to ensure reliability and integrity of highly technical medical equipment and systems. Works with Supply Chain Services to ensure charges for outside services are appropriate and reasonable.

15%

Conducts internal vs. outsourcing options for maintenance services and repairs. Promotes professional development and training of staff to improve service response resulting in improved customer satisfaction at lesser costs.

15%

Acts as consultant for OhioHealth hospitals with respect to equipment maintenance and repairs. Strives to standardize equipment purchases and maintenance throughout OhioHealth. Prepares meaningful reports for use by executive staff and regional level regarding maintenance, expense allocations, trends, utilization statistics, and alternative approaches for servicing equipment and allocation of human resources.

10%

Establishes, equips and staffs department to assure optimum performance. Maintains inventory of spare parts. Prepares budgets. Assures staff are responsive to customer needs and requirements. Develops and maintains databases for tracking equipment histories related to preventative maintenance and repairs of equipment. Maintains technical library for department use. Conducts in-service training.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree (Required)AAMI - Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation - Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation

Additional Job Description

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree

AAMI - AAMI

Field of Study: Electrical Engineering

Field of Study: Electronics Engineering

Field of Study: Biomedical Technology

Years of experience: 5 years as Technician

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of the use and application of various types of clinical equipment from highly sophisticated computerized digital equipment to patient monitors. Must be knowledgeable in TJC, EPA, NFPA, OSHA, ODH, and other regulatory and governing agency requirements related to equipment maintenance.

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES

Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering or Biomedical Engineering. AAMI Certification.

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

Leadership Competencies (https://ohesource.ohiohealth.com/oheducation/Pages/Leadership-competencies.aspx)

INFORMATION SECURITY

Maintains confidentiality of log-on password(s) and security of other authentication devices (e.g., key fobs, proximity devices, etc.).

Ensures privacy and security of information entrusted to their care.

Uses company business assets and information resources for management-approved purposes only.

Adheres to all information privacy and security policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines.

Promptly reports information security incidents to the OhioHealth Information Security Officer.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

40%

Plans, directs and organizes operations of clinical engineering service for Central Ohio/OhioHealth entities. Coordinates and brings together experience and judgment of all parties concerned with analysis and development of cost-effective strategies to service and maintain organizational clinical equipment.

20%

Provides administrative direction, specific to medical equipment, for major purchases of capital equipment. Assists in negotiation of service contracts with Original Equipment Manufacturers OME s to ensure reliability and integrity of highly technical medical equipment and systems. Works with Supply Chain Services to ensure charges for outside services are appropriate and reasonable.

15%

Conducts internal vs. outsourcing options for maintenance services and repairs. Promotes professional development and training of staff to improve service response resulting in improved customer satisfaction at lesser costs.

15%

Acts as consultant for OhioHealth hospitals with respect to equipment maintenance and repairs. Strives to standardize equipment purchases and maintenance throughout OhioHealth. Prepares meaningful reports for use by executive staff and regional level regarding maintenance, expense allocations, trends, utilization statistics, and alternative approaches for servicing equipment and allocation of human resources.

10%

Establishes, equips and staffs department to assure optimum performance. Maintains inventory of spare parts. Prepares budgets. Assures staff are responsive to customer needs and requirements. Develops and maintains databases for tracking equipment histories related to preventative maintenance and repairs of equipment. Maintains technical library for department use. Conducts in-service training.

AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

Knowledge and application of growth and development principles.

Utilization of effective communication strategies.

Implementation of specific technical factors.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific Vision abilities required by this job include close Vision, distance Vision, and color Vision.

OSHA BLOOD BORN PATHOGENS EXPOSURE

Exposure

Work Shift

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Department

Clinical Engineering

Join us!

... if your passion is to work in a caring environment

... if you believe that learning is a life-long process

... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment