Biomedical engineering supervisor job description
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Biomedical engineering supervisor requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in biomedical engineering supervisor job postings.
Sample biomedical engineering supervisor requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering or related field
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
- Proficient in biomedical engineering software
- Knowledge of relevant regulatory processes
- Familiarity with safety protocols
Sample required biomedical engineering supervisor soft skills
- Excellent problem-solving abilities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
Biomedical engineering supervisor job description example 1
University of Maryland Medical System biomedical engineering supervisor job description
What You Will Do:
General Summary
The Supervisor of Biomedical Engineering manages the day-to-day operations on the clinical engineering initiatives to provide superior customer service and operational efficiency by managing the execution of the Medical Equipment Management Plan (MEMP). Thisposition assists the Senior Biomedical Manager with all aspects of program management, including equipment repair, equipment calibration, preventive maintenance, supervising and directing team personnel, planning and organizing work load, staff accountability,creating and maintaining open lines of communication, customer satisfaction and responsiveness, financial resourcefulness, personal and team development.
Principal Responsibilities and Tasks
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnelso classified.
+ Coordinates, manages and performs the biomedical equipment maintenance, repair, calibration and evaluations of clinical equipment (e.g., Defibrillators, Beds, Infusion Pumps, Ventilator's) in accordance with departmental procedures.
+ Responsible for biomedical service operational requirements which include the daily assignment of tasks pertaining to equipment repair and support. Monitor, and control budgets to assure the most cost-effective and efficient operation.
+ Provide supervision for of other Biomed personnel. This includes employee motivation, hiring, discharge,discipline, promotion and performance evaluation.
+ Provide technical training to other employees in areas such as: equipment operation and checkout, repairs,preventative maintenance, quality assurance practices, procedures, and documentation.
+ Assist in the evaluation of new equipment as required and make recommendations pertaining to its electrical and functional conformance to standards.
+ Evaluates equipment problems and implements appropriate repairs with minimum supervision, maintaining effective customer relations and customer protocol at all times.
+ Participates in hazard identification and medical device reporting procedures to help ensure that the patient care environment is safe.
+ Instructs customer personnel on safe equipment operation when necessary.
+ Performs preventive maintenance and calibration on medical equipment.
+ Maintains adequate files and parts inventory for assignments.
+ Achieves productivity, customer satisfaction and other established performance measures.
+ Spends a minimum of 40% of time performing supervisory work and the remaining balance of time on technical related work in the department.
+ Participate, where appropriate in on-call rotation.
+ Perform other tasks as assigned.
What You Need to Be Successful:
Education and Experience
+ Minimum Associate degree or equivalent military experience required; Electronics, Biomedical, related technical discipline or equivalent military training preferred; Bachelor's degree preferred.
+ Minimum 5 years of experience working with biomedical equipment in a clinical engineering environment.
+ Must have a minimum of 3 years of Team Lead/Supervisory experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
+ Valid driver's license
+ Working knowledge of anatomy and physiology and how it relates to the diagnostic, therapeutic, and monitoring characteristics of clinical equipment.
+ Theoretical and practical knowledge of electronic and mechanical technology, as well as familiarity with reading circuit diagrams and mechanical schematics.
+ Familiarity with pertinent regulatory agencies and the policies, codes, standards, and regulations that applies to the clinical equipment in their area.
+ Familiarity with the setup and application of all test equipment (electrical safety analyzer, digital multi-meter, patient simulator etc.).
+ Ability to identify skill development areas and takes the initiative to learn new processes and technologies.
+ Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical literature, schematics and technical.
+ Understanding of Quality Indicators and works toward raising overall scores.
+ Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
+ Time management and organizational skills.
+ Willingness to be flexible in work scheduling in order to meet customer needs.
+ Detail-oriented.
+ Ability to perform basic financial analysis and calculate budgets, revenue and costs
+ Ability to effectively use software such as Microsoft Office and CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).
+ Strong knowledge in CE-IT allian.
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
General Summary
The Supervisor of Biomedical Engineering manages the day-to-day operations on the clinical engineering initiatives to provide superior customer service and operational efficiency by managing the execution of the Medical Equipment Management Plan (MEMP). Thisposition assists the Senior Biomedical Manager with all aspects of program management, including equipment repair, equipment calibration, preventive maintenance, supervising and directing team personnel, planning and organizing work load, staff accountability,creating and maintaining open lines of communication, customer satisfaction and responsiveness, financial resourcefulness, personal and team development.
Principal Responsibilities and Tasks
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnelso classified.
+ Coordinates, manages and performs the biomedical equipment maintenance, repair, calibration and evaluations of clinical equipment (e.g., Defibrillators, Beds, Infusion Pumps, Ventilator's) in accordance with departmental procedures.
+ Responsible for biomedical service operational requirements which include the daily assignment of tasks pertaining to equipment repair and support. Monitor, and control budgets to assure the most cost-effective and efficient operation.
+ Provide supervision for of other Biomed personnel. This includes employee motivation, hiring, discharge,discipline, promotion and performance evaluation.
+ Provide technical training to other employees in areas such as: equipment operation and checkout, repairs,preventative maintenance, quality assurance practices, procedures, and documentation.
+ Assist in the evaluation of new equipment as required and make recommendations pertaining to its electrical and functional conformance to standards.
+ Evaluates equipment problems and implements appropriate repairs with minimum supervision, maintaining effective customer relations and customer protocol at all times.
+ Participates in hazard identification and medical device reporting procedures to help ensure that the patient care environment is safe.
+ Instructs customer personnel on safe equipment operation when necessary.
+ Performs preventive maintenance and calibration on medical equipment.
+ Maintains adequate files and parts inventory for assignments.
+ Achieves productivity, customer satisfaction and other established performance measures.
+ Spends a minimum of 40% of time performing supervisory work and the remaining balance of time on technical related work in the department.
+ Participate, where appropriate in on-call rotation.
+ Perform other tasks as assigned.
What You Need to Be Successful:
Education and Experience
+ Minimum Associate degree or equivalent military experience required; Electronics, Biomedical, related technical discipline or equivalent military training preferred; Bachelor's degree preferred.
+ Minimum 5 years of experience working with biomedical equipment in a clinical engineering environment.
+ Must have a minimum of 3 years of Team Lead/Supervisory experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
+ Valid driver's license
+ Working knowledge of anatomy and physiology and how it relates to the diagnostic, therapeutic, and monitoring characteristics of clinical equipment.
+ Theoretical and practical knowledge of electronic and mechanical technology, as well as familiarity with reading circuit diagrams and mechanical schematics.
+ Familiarity with pertinent regulatory agencies and the policies, codes, standards, and regulations that applies to the clinical equipment in their area.
+ Familiarity with the setup and application of all test equipment (electrical safety analyzer, digital multi-meter, patient simulator etc.).
+ Ability to identify skill development areas and takes the initiative to learn new processes and technologies.
+ Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical literature, schematics and technical.
+ Understanding of Quality Indicators and works toward raising overall scores.
+ Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
+ Time management and organizational skills.
+ Willingness to be flexible in work scheduling in order to meet customer needs.
+ Detail-oriented.
+ Ability to perform basic financial analysis and calculate budgets, revenue and costs
+ Ability to effectively use software such as Microsoft Office and CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).
+ Strong knowledge in CE-IT allian.
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024