Phronetik® · 4 days ago
Senior Clinical Engineer
Hybrid Remote - some travel required
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$128K/yr - $128K/yr
20+ years expPhronetik® is a company that provides expert-level support to the Department of Veterans Affairs. The Senior Clinical Engineer will ensure the safe and effective operation of biomedical equipment across VHA medical centers while offering strategic guidance and technical support for various healthcare technology initiatives.
Health CareInformation TechnologyMedicalSoftware
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide expert guidance on Biomedical Engineering and HTM operations across VHA medical centers and VISNs
Develop, review, and maintain Medical Equipment Management Plans (MEMPs), planned maintenance programs, and related policy documents to standardize operations and optimize patient safety
Conduct program assessments for HTM operations, evaluating medical equipment performance, cybersecurity readiness, and compliance with regulatory requirements
Support medical device incident investigations, hazard assessments, and recall management to ensure patient safety and adherence to VA, FDA, SMDA, and TJC standards
Manage and advise on cybersecurity protocols for medical devices, including vulnerability management, network isolation architecture, patch management, and Authority to Operate (ATO) compliance
Support telehealth technology deployment, site readiness, and sustainment across multiple VHA clinical programs (e.g., TeleCritical Care, TeleEEG)
Assist in the development of strategic plans and communications, including executive-level briefings, field newsletters, workgroup facilitation, and conference support
Provide guidance and mentorship to HTM personnel to enhance staff retention, recruitment, and professional development
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including HTM program leadership, field biomedical engineers, IT, and vendor partners, to implement and maintain best practices in biomedical engineering and HTM operations
Maintain documentation and reporting to support monthly progress reports, compliance reviews, and audit readiness for OIG/FISMA assessments
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Biomedical Engineering (BME) or related field
Certification as a Clinical Engineer (CCE)
20+ years of hospital and healthcare experience maintaining and managing medical equipment programs
20+ years of experience collaborating with key stakeholders in healthcare and technical staff at various organizational levels
10+ years of experience leading incident investigations and developing national guidance for medical equipment safety
Strong knowledge of computer-based medical systems, networking protocols, and information security as applied to medical technology
Expertise in medical device recalls, hazard management, and patient safety protocols
Comprehensive understanding of regulatory requirements, including FDA, VA directives, CLIA, CAP, TJC, and ISO standards
Demonstrated ability to work with complex healthcare systems, including VHA and VISN operations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for executive briefings, technical reports, and field documentation
Ability and willingness to travel as required (up to ~30 trips/year, 4–5 days each)
Preferred
Experience with telehealth technologies and remote monitoring devices
Familiarity with risk management frameworks, cybersecurity protocols, and ATO processes
Prior experience supporting federal healthcare technology programs or large-scale biomedical engineering initiatives
Company
Phronetik®
Phronetik® is a biomedical research organization advancing precision medicine by integrating genomics, data science, and informatics to turn complex data into actionable insights for research and healthcare.
11-50 employees
Funding
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