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Supervisory Biomedical Engineer (Deputy Chief)

Kansas City, Missouri, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$136K/yr - $176K/yr

1+ years exp

Kansas City VA Medical Center is seeking a Supervisory Biomedical Engineer (BME) for their Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) program. The role involves applying engineering and managerial skills to support and advance patient care through effective healthcare technology management.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Knowledge of the management of overall department resources, i.e., finances, space, equipment, supplies, and staffing at the local level

Draft and/or make recommendations to local policies and /or directives related to healthcare technology management

Sets priorities, responsibilities, meets multiple deadlines, analyze organizational problems, delegate tasks, and develop and implement effective solutions

Supporting an equipment management program that meets current Joint Commission, FDA, CAP, CARF, NFPA, and VA requirements

Develop and implement solutions resulting in efficient operations and use data efficiently to manage workload, quality, performance, and productivity

Continuing education program for clinical staff addressing the principles and application of medical instrumentation used in the delivery of healthcare. Effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, with a wide variety of individuals, including technical and professional clinical staff, to communicate technical information

Leading and dealing with employees, team leaders, and managers, within and outside of biomedical engineering to include conflict management, dispute resolution, mediation, or reasonable accommodations

Advising clinical and administrative staff on medical engineering technology including existing and emerging technology addressing viability, long-term suitability, compatibility, and/or safety while keeping abreast of changes in technology and utilizing information gained in the solution of biomedical engineering problems

Assisting with capital asset and infrastructure planning for medical equipment spanning initial concept, installation, and effective implementation of complex medical equipment

Functioning as a subject matter expert in the field of biomedical engineering who directly supports specialized clinical technology including service, system administration, training, and quality assurance at a medical center

Knowledge of basic project management principles, as applied to the healthcare setting and medical equipment, and information system implementation

Provides support to VISN and National Initiatives. At the facility level, employees must have notable ongoing responsibilities as assigned by the VISN, and/or Healthcare Technology Management Program Office

Managing a recall and safety alert program for medical devices, including medical device incident investigations to assure compliance with patient safety goals, SMDA, and Joint Commission requirements

Qualification

Biomedical EngineeringHealthcare Technology ManagementCertified Clinical EngineerProject ManagementInterpersonal SkillsConflict ManagementWritten CommunicationOral Communication

Required

Must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job

All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

Must be proficient in written and spoken English

Subject to background/security investigation

Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

Complete all application requirements detailed in the 'Required Documents' section of this announcement

United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy

English Language Proficiency: Biomedical Engineers must be proficient in spoken and written English

Education and/or Experience: Must meet either item (1) or (2) below to meet this requirement: (1) Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Engineering. To be creditable, the curriculum must be from a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), as a professional engineering curriculum. Examples of acceptable engineering degrees include: Biomedical Engineering, Clinical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biomechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Biochemical Engineering. Titles may vary from educational institutions and change over time. OR, (2) Certification as a Certified Clinical Engineer (CCE) and a bachelor's degree not listed above

Completion of at least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower level, and must fully meet the KSAs at that level

Knowledge of the management of overall department resources, i.e., finances, space, equipment, supplies, and staffing at the local level

Ability to draft and/or recommend local policies and/or directives related to healthcare technology management

Ability to balance multiple responsibilities, set priorities, delegate tasks, meet multiple deadlines, analyze organizational problems, and develop and implement effective solutions

Ability to analyze organizational and operational problems to develop and implement solutions that result in efficient operations, and use data effectively to manage workload, quality, performance, and productivity within the area of responsibility

Skill in interpersonal relationships in leading and dealing with employees, team leaders, and managers, both within and outside the biomedical engineering program, to include conflict management, dispute resolution, mediation, or reasonable accommodations

Preferred

Supervisory Experience

Benefits

A Recruitment/Relocation incentive may be authorized for a highly qualified individual.

Relocation expenses reimbursed: Yes—Eligible for highly qualified candidates

Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee.