Mass General Brigham · 1 day ago
Clinical Engineer
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$74K/yr - $107K/yrMass General Brigham is a not-for-profit organization that supports patient care, research, teaching, and community service. The clinical engineer provides engineering services to medical and research areas, focusing on the management and technical support of medical devices, project management, and quality improvement activities.
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Responsibilities
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
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Equipment Technology, Biomedical Engineering, or other relevant engineering fields from an accredited university required
Work experience in a hospital or healthcare setting is preferred, industries of similar use of engineering principles, or industries with similar regulatory requirements and knowledge of emerging technologies
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
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits
Career advancement opportunities
Differentials
Premiums and bonuses
Recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth
Company
Mass General Brigham
Mass General Brigham specializes in providing medical treatments and health diagnostics services.
Founded in 1994
10001+ employees
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