Director - Clinical Engineering

Job Description

UW Medicine has an outstanding opportunity for a Director of Clinical Engineering. This position will oversee Clinical Engineering staff and operation of both the Northwest and Montlake Campuses.

WORK SCHEDULE

• Days
• Full-time

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Clinical Engineering is responsible for ensuring the safety, reliability, compliance, and optimal performance of all medical equipment across UWMC. Core responsibilities include strategic and operational leadership, equipment management including lifecycle management, regulatory compliance, quality and performance improvement, staff and vendor oversight.

 PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct the clinical engineering department, ensuring that all regulatory, safety and financial obligations are met
• Directly oversee operations which include both regulatory and safety compliance of clinical engineering aligning with UW Medicine’s mission, quality, safety, and efficiency goals.
• Responsible for Clinical Engineering financial performance, contract negotiations and labor management that help UWMC achieve its financial and operational goals.
• Oversee the lifecycle management of medical devices including acquisitions, installation, preventive maintenance, repairs and disposal to ensure uninterrupted patient care.
• Ensure adherence to all regulatory and accreditation standards required.
• Monitor and improve equipment performance, reliability, and safety outcomes.
• Direct supervisory responsibilities of manager and select staff and close collaboration with supervisors. This includes management of schedules, performance evaluations, setting goals, weekly meetings to track progress towards goals, navigating any HR issues or complexities.

REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Bioengineering or other Technical Discipline and 5 years of experience in the field.

Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Desired – Master of Science degree in biomedical engineering with a clinical engineering concentrations, health administration or business is preferred. Five years’ experience in medical or technical maintenance management preferred; five years’ management of a hospital clinical engineering program preferred

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ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER 

UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals. 

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest. 

Our Commitment 

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu. 

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.