Dir Bio Med

Job Summary

The Director, Biomedical is accountable for the Biomedical Services Program which includes leveraging healthcare technology and information systems to ensure patients, visitors and coworkers an exceptional experience at CHS facilities. The director drives all aspects of the Biomedical Services program toward excellence. The director has primary responsibility to implement and sustain all policies and procedures of the operational strategies for the program. The director uses corporate organizational metrics and key performance indicators (KPI's), develops local KPI's, and provides appropriate monthly, quarterly and annual reporting metrics meeting or exceeding expected deliverables for the assigned facilities. The director, as the Biomedical Services operations manager, provides direction, development and mentoring of the biomedical staff in the assigned facilities. The director is responsible for the relationship management between the hospital facility leadership and corporate biomedical leadership. The director is responsible for all Biomedical Services fiduciary results for the assigned facilities. Responsible for all medical device required regulatory compliance for the assigned facilities.

Essential Functions

• Coordinates and oversees all administrative and operational tasks related to the Biomedical Services department assigned facilities.
• Deploys corporate Biomedical Services operational solutions for the Program across the assigned facilities.
• Provides direction, development and mentors all biomedical staff of the assigned facilities.
• The director has primary senior-level biomedical responsibility in the recruitment, retention and termination of staff within the assigned facilities.
• Provides all required reporting to the CHS Biomedical Services corporate leadership and assigned facilities leadership.
• Uses the CMMS database to monitor productivity, inventory accuracy, regulatory requirements, financial performance (parts and labor), contract management, IT data and other pertinent data management for the HTM program.
• Develops dashboards and dashboard components as directed by local and corporate Biomedical Services leadership.
• Works with Corporate Biomedical Services leadership, and facility leadership to effectively manage the Biomedical Services program and deliver the results and expectations for program excellence.
• Develops and sustains vendor relationships.
• Ensures that biomedical staff develops and sustains relationships with facility staff and vendors.
• Manages Medical Device Life-Cycle.
• Works with the assigned UHS facilities to develop, maintain and sustain a 5-year capital plan for devices included in the CMMS database.
• Manages device evaluations, installations and disposition of medical devices.
• Assists CHS leadership, corporate and local, with suggestions for device acquisition and/or replacement.
• Performs other duties as assigned/required with Service Excellence.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Supervision and Staff Management
• Strategic Planning and Financial Oversight
• Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance
• Collaboration and Communication
• Staff Responsibilities
• Provides leadership, mentorship and professional development opportunities for departmental staff.
• Schedules employees to ensure effective use of resources. Consults with leadership on any potential staffing issues.
• Conducts performance evaluations, sets goals and provides feedback to staff on their performance and development.
• Collaborates with hospital leadership to set the strategic direction for the department, including budgeting, resource allocation and long-term planning.
• Monitors expenditures, ensuring cost-effective delivery of services.
• Evaluates and implements new technologies to enhance operational efficiency.
• Develops and implements departmental policies and procedures and protocols to optimize quality and overall efficiencies.
• Ensures compliance with all relevant regulatory bodies. May oversee the accreditation process with relevant agencies ensuring that services meet or exceed industry standards.
• Participates in audits, inspections and accreditation processes as applicable.
• Follows established quality control practices to ensure accuracy, consistency and safety.
• Works closely with leadership teams to coordinate and improve service delivery.
• Stays up-to-date with industry advancements, new technologies, and regulatory changes.
• May work in a staff role, when required. Ensures that duties and responsibilities are fulfilled while meeting all competencies established for that job.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Biomedical Electronics, Electrical Engineering Technology required or
• Other Military graduate of the biomedical program OR at least 10 years of medical device service experience required
• Master's Degree Biomedical Electronics, Electrical Engineering Technology preferred
• 8-10 years of experience in biomedical engineering, clinical engineering, or related healthcare operations required
• 5-7 years in a leadership or managerial role preferred
• Experience managing a team of biomedical engineers or technicians and overseeing a range of biomedical systems and equipment. preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to provide direct supervision of technical staff
• Ability to work with little or no guidance provided by a supervisor on a daily basis
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements for the medical equipment management program, such as CMS, the Joint Commission (DNV, HFAP), state and local regulations as it pertains to medical device management, CAP, CLIA, AABB and any other applicable regulatory compliance requirements
• Vendor management skills
• Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of medical device management requirements for hospitals and ancillary facilities, such as ASC's, FSED's, imaging centers, etc...
• Ability to handle multiple issues simultaneously
• Strong computer skills, especially with Microsoft products
• Project management skills
• Knowledge and use of computerized maintenance management products

Licenses and Certifications

• CBET certification preferred