Brown University · 2 months ago
Clinical Engineer
Rhode Island Hospital
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$70K/yr - $115K/yr
1+ years expBrown University is a prestigious institution, and they are seeking a Clinical Engineer to oversee the evaluation, selection, planning, and installation of medical devices and systems. The role involves ensuring patient safety and compliance with regulatory requirements while collaborating with various stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Designs and develops processes and methodologies to evaluate state-of-the-art capital equipment
Coordinates the selection, acquisition and installation of new Patient care technology systems
Interacts with outside vendors, regulatory agencies and personnel of various levels within and outside of Brown University Health system to provide consultation on performance, technical specifications, clinical applications, evolving compatibility and safety of Medical Devices and systems
Develops, standardizes and implements system-wide Medical Equipment Management Plan to ensure safe and quality performance of medical equipment, and meeting the Environment of Care Committee requirements at each Brown University Health affiliate
Participates in organizational failure modes and effects analysis as requested in compliance with TJC requirement
Performs technical testing of equipment performance and participates in root cause analysis on equipment failure and incidents in compliance with Safe Medical Device Act (SMDA)
Continually reviews Medical device systems and components to determine which are technologically obsolete or otherwise no longer adequately supportable and prepare multi-year replacement plans and implements component and Medical device system upgrades in a timely manner
Coordinates with various stakeholders a process to standardize, prioritize, develop and implement plans to manage/mitigate risks associated with interconnected integrated Medical device systems by applying appropriate administrative, Physical and technical safeguards
Performs Failure Modes and Effectiveness Analysis (FMEA) on Medical devices and systems connected to IT networks to identify points of failure
Monitors and adopts industry Best Practices to insure integrity, availability and confidentiality of data maintained and transmitted across interconnected and integrated Medical devices and systems
Educates various project stakeholders on implications associated with the proliferation of interconnected and integrated medical device systems and technologies
Provides technical oversight and consultation to Medical Engineering and other Clinical/Non-Clinical Staff as required in clinical device systems implementation and integration projects
Develops equipment performance improvement standards and corrective action measures to ensure compliance with regulatory standards related to medical devices
Ensures that system wide Medical Equipment Maintenance policies, procedures and required records are in compliance with safety codes set out by regulatory agencies such as Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Department of Public Health (DPH), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), National Electrical Code (NEC), The Joint Commission and manufacturers' requirements
Maintains the integrity of FDA Approval for interconnected integrated medical systems including Medical Device Data Systems (MDDS)
Responsible for the standardization of the Medical Engineering department performance standards, procedures and protocols, maintenance procedures and system-wide problem solving and communication
Coordinates the internal and external medical device product recalls and alerts to ensure safe environment for patients, staff and visitors that are part of all Medical Engineering departments system-wide
Investigates equipment incidents related to Medical/legal issues and works closely with Risk Management and the Legal Department within the hospital
Manage and Plan the Wireless Radio Frequency spectrum in the hospital environment to reduce the risk of Electro Magnetic Interference (EMI) and ensure safe performance of the Wireless Medical devices
Manages the computerized medical equipment management system
Maintains a very detailed and current inventory of networked and integrated medical systems including catalogue of services, features and interconnections
Streamlines the equipment database to ensure it is up to date from a regulatory standards point of view
Works with the Medical Equipment Management database vendor to improve user interfaces, resolve programming issues, create custom interfaces (forms, reports etc.) to improve database functionality and reflect the changes in staff/departmental processes
Participates in performance improvement initiatives and demonstrates the use of Engineering principles and analytical concepts for quality improvement in daily operations
Trains/Mentors Clinical, Non-Clinical and Medical Engineering staff in the safe and effective
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Biomedical or other engineering discipline with one to two years of experience working in Clinical Engineering operations or similar environment is required
Experience in a healthcare environment or as gained through a hospital based internship program as needed for the degrees noted above
Knowledge of medical device systems and technologies used in a healthcare environment which includes principles of operation, major features, device networking, methods for testing, and evaluating each technology available in the market
Required knowledge of human physiology and anatomy which relates to understanding the engineering principles in the application of clinical devices and technologies in complex medical devices
Knowledge of codes and standards of FDA, JCAHO and other regulatory organizations governing the technology management in a health care environment
Knowledge of database programming languages including Microsoft SQL and Access; XML, HTML and VB
Must be proficient in personal computer applications including word processing and spreadsheets as well as technical drawing software including Microsoft Project and Visio
Strong communication and team building skills with leadership qualities
Proven ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary consulting team environment
Preferred
A Masters' Degree in Biomedical Engineering with Clinical Engineering concentration (track), or a Masters' Degree in Biomedical Engineering with prior work experience as a Clinical Engineer in a healthcare setting is preferred
Company
Brown University
Brown University is an Ivy League research university that provides undergraduate and graduate programs. It is a sub-organization of Brown University Health.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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