Clinical Engineer

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

 

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

 

Job Summary

Summary

The clinical engineer provides engineering services to medical and research areas including selection, acquisition, service of medical devices, and project management. Performs technical investigations of clinical incidents, clinical/technical problem-solving, device design and solution of novel system and technical problems. May lead a project team comprised of technicians. Educates medical and technical staff on medical technologies and systems. Leads quality improvement activities and suggests innovative solutions to technical problems

Essential Functions

• With some guidance, leads projects through all stages of its lifecycle. Works with a multidisciplinary team of internal and external customers and stakeholders to identify clinical needs and workflow, coordinates the purchase, manages the installation ensuring consistent device type configuration, helps organize the in-service training, plans for the handoff to day-to-day operations, and documents the project using department project guidelines.

• Develop understanding of clinical workflow and practice, and map the selection, configuration, implementation, and training of new and existing technology to align with clinical workflow and care delivery.

• Assists in capital equipment purchases and preparation of budgets. Works with vendor and MGB Contracts on procurement of new equipment.

• May be a technical resource or Subject Matter Expert for clinical systems, connected devices or infrastructure components. Performs, and may provide direction on, the completion of maintenance activities related to clinical systems and infrastructure components. Follows established processes for connected devices.

• May be a technical resource or Subject Matter Expert for clinical technologies. Establish relationships with vendors and stakeholders. Using a computer database, sets example in documentation of work performed in terms of quality, thoroughness, accuracy, and timeliness. Documents and maintains accurate and current inventory records of all replacement and repair parts.

• May participate in the development and delivery of training for staff competency improvement in the areas of clinical application, use, and operation of medical devices and network systems.

• Evaluates the safety and efficacy of medical devices according to the manufacturer documentation. Investigates cost-effectiveness of alternatives to current technologies to meet the hospital’s clinical workflow.

• Suggests and helps implement strategies for management of technology in assigned clinical areas, leading quality improvement activities where applicable.

• Provides high quality technical and customer support and troubleshooting.

• Under supervision and guidance, investigates clinical incidents involving medical devices and prepares and files appropriate reports, disseminates information regarding possible unintended outcomes and implements corrective action.

• Maintains knowledge of and advises department and hospital personnel of codes and regulations regarding clinical devices and support facilities. Familiar with MEMP.

• Maintains a proficient level of Clinical Engineering principles and expertise to act as a resource to the department, area, or hospital.

• Serves and participates on internal committees or working groups.

• With some supervision, performs Quality and Safety tasks i.e Model evaluations, IRBs, and Recalls.

• Provides on-call response to administrative, management and/or technical problems.

• May require travel to hospital and clinical locations as part of routine responsibilities

• Performs other related duties as required

 

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Equipment Technology, Biomedical Engineering, or other relevant engineering fields from an accredited university required.  

Experience
Biomedical Engineer Experience 0-1 year preferred or Relevant engineering experience 0-1 year preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

.•    Knowledge of medical instrumentation, signal processing and clinical workflows of medical instrumentation and systems. Ability to be a technical expert on clinical technologies. Possesses a high level of understanding of electrical and mechanical biomedical safety principles.

•    Organizational and time management skills. 

•    Understanding of anatomy and physiology and the application of clinical technology to the human body.

•    Ability to diagnose and solve technical and/or system problems

•    Analytical and critical thinking skills

•     Knowledge of electronic, mechanical and/or system design and applications' principles.

•    Computer literacy and the use of word processing, and spreadsheets. Ability to perform novel queries of a CMMS. Emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail

•    Understanding of networked systems and communication. Performing engineering duties for clinical systems within department.

•    Demonstrates technical skills, including writing, presentation and teaching. Ability to teach other technical and clinical personnel.

•    Ability to work independently and make decisions when applicable.

•    High degree of accuracy, consistency and attention to detail.

•    Human relations and interpersonal skills of a level as necessary to oversee technical staff in a complex environment under general direction.  

•    Ability to lead, interact and communicate

•    Knowledge of regulatory standards for maintenance of medical equipment and systems

•    Ability to source, understand and manipulate data to assist with decision making processes.

•    Ability to complete a project with supervision including Clinical needs validation, budgeting, planning, training and implementation. Generate reference material where needed.

•    Completes projects of minimal to moderate complexity.

 

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

 

Hybrid

 

15 Francis Street

 

40

 

Regular

 

Day (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$75,275.20 - $109,553.60/Annual

 

Grade

6

 

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

 

2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

 

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