Supervisor, Biomedical Engineering

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Morrell Corners (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a BMET Supervisor to lead the biomedical engineering team responsible for preventative maintenance, repair and calibration of medical equipment across our facilities. The role requires travel within the network, shifts including weekends and holidays, and on-call coverage to support patient care.

Candidates should have a BS or AS in Electronics or Biomedical Engineering Technology with extensive BMET experience, knowledge of FDA/JCAHO standards, and

Qualifications

• FDA, Joint Commission, CMMS and NJDOH standards knowledge.
• Understanding of electronic and mechanical medical devices.
• Ability to operate and document patient care equipment use.
• Familiarity with device recalls and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with project management terminology and concepts.

Responsibilities

• Supervise technical staff in preventive maintenance, repair and calibration of medical equipment.
• Oversee equipment installation and related department functions.
• Coordinate training travel and on-site/off-site sessions; support weekend/holiday coverage.
• Respond to escalations and provide 24x7 backup as needed.

Education

BS in Electronics or Biomedical Engineering Technology

AS in Electronics or Biomedical Engineering Technology

GED/HS diploma + 12 years BMET experience

Military BMET program + 10 years BMET exp

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Supervisor of Bio-Medical Engineering provides supervision of the technical staff in preventative maintenance, repair and calibration of medical equipment, equipment installations, and other functions of the Bio-Medical Engineering Department at Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH).

This position includes required travel for training/seminars as directed with possible overnight stays. Travel within HMH network required. Required to round on various shifts and days (including weekends and holidays) as needed. Available 24x7 as secondary coverage in escalation of emergency calls.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• BS degree in (Electronics or Biomedical Engineering Technology) with 8 years BMET work experience, or AS degree in (Electronics or Biomedical Engineering Technology) with 10 years BMET work experience, or completion of U.S. military biomedical equipment technology program with 10 years fulltime BMET work experience, or High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs with 12 years BMET work experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of FDA, Joint Commission, CMMS, and NJDOH standards.
• Demonstrated understanding of electronic/mechanical devices.
• Demonstrated understanding and can communicate the use of all patient care medical devices.
• Demonstrated ability to locate and follow manufacturer documentation used to support devices.
• Demonstrated understanding of computerized maintenance management systems
• Demonstrated ability to access public FDA 510k information about patient care medical devices.
• Demonstrated knowledge of device recalls and their purpose.
• Exhibits understanding and supports customer service principles.
• Familiar with the operations and environment that they support (hospital, clinic, etc.).
• Unrestricted ability to attend both on the job training as well as offsite and/or out of state training requiring travel that can include one or more overnight stays.
• Demonstrated basic understanding of local, state, and federal regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated knowledge of various types of patient care medical equipment along with associated risks
• Demonstrated basic understanding of patient care medical equipment, radiographic equipment, laboratory equipment, and network equipment.
• Demonstrated basic terminology used in project management.
• Has advanced experience in their assigned clinical environment.
• The BMET Supervisor has experience in a wide range of medical devices, electromechanical devices, computers, networks, and software used in the delivery of healthcare and is a leader to other BMET team members.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• AS Degree, or higher, with 10 years full-time BMET work experience.
• Extensive knowledge of Joint Commission, CMMS, and NJDOH standards.
• Full-time BMET Supervisory experience.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Valid motor vehicle operator's license.