Biomedical Engineer / Clinical Engineer ID - 12144

Job Description

About Blue Water Thinking

Guided by our principles of value generation, continuous innovation, customer-centricity, and vested collaboration, Blue Water Thinking proudly supports our Federal clients in achieving their Agency goals.

Founded by a decorated twenty-eight year Veteran of the United States Army, Blue Water Thinking understands and supports the mission of our Nation's war fighters, Veterans, their families and caretakers.

Leveraging our executive team's military experience and private and public sector consulting expertise, Blue Water Thinking takes an integrated "one-team" approach and brings to bear best-fit solutions, thought leadership, and grit to meet our client's transformational needs.

Fueled by our values of integrity, respect, professionalism, stewardship and customer service, the Blue Water Thinking team understands the power of the human connection, collaboration, humility and loyalty to one another, our clients and industry partners.

Lastly, our formula for success is simple: Build something good, take care of our people, keep our clients satisfied, nurture our work ethic and reputation, build long-lasting partnerships, enjoy what we do and give back as much as possible.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and highly qualified Biomedical Engineer to join our healthcare organization. As a Biomedical Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in managing our medical equipment program and ensuring the safety, functionality, and compliance of medical technology within our healthcare facility. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years of hospital or healthcare experience in medical equipment maintenance or management and possess a deep understanding of computer-based medical systems, networking protocols, information security, and healthcare standards and regulations.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive medical equipment management program that complies with applicable healthcare standards, regulatory agencies, and industry best practices.
  • Create and deliver a curriculum for a continuing education program focused on the safe and effective use of medical technology for healthcare staff.
  • Manage a recall and safety alert program for medical devices, including conducting medical device hazard investigations, to ensure compliance with patient safety goals, SMDA (Safe Medical Devices Act), and TJC (The Joint Commission) requirements.
  • Lead capital asset and infrastructure planning for medical equipment, covering initial concept, installation, and effective implementation of complex medical technology.
  • Serve as the subject matter expert in the field of biomedical engineering, providing direct support for specialized clinical technology, including service, system administration, training, quality assurance, and life-cycle management.
  • Advise clinical and administrative staff on medical technology, including existing and emerging technology, to assess viability, long-term suitability, compatibility, and safety.
  • Apply project management principles to the deployment of medical equipment and health information technologies, ensuring timely and effective implementation.
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders, including technical and professional staff at various levels of the organization, to ensure seamless integration of medical technology.
  • Stay updated on regulatory agencies' requirements, industry regulatory standards, and International Standard Organization (ISO) standards to maintain compliance and drive continuous improvement.

Location: Jesse Brown VAMC 820 S Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60612

Basic Qualifications

The Contractor key personnel shall meet one of the following basic qualifications, regardless of role in the services provided under this contract:

  • Experience within a medical center and Biomedical Engineering department
  • OR, Experience working in or with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
  • OR, Understanding of VISN, VA medical center, and Biomedical Engineering department operations

In addition to the basic qualifications, the Contractor key personnel shall meet the following role-specific qualifications based on the core functions and services each will be providing under this contract.

Role Specific Qualifications:

Eligibility:

  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain the required federal public trust clearance for this role
  • Must provide proof of COVID vaccination + Flu vaccination during flu season, or, as an alternative, appropriate documentation that will support either a medical or religious exemption.

Compensation:

Salary for this position is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, location, the candidate's particular combination of knowledge, skills, competencies and experience, as well as contract specific affordability and organizational requirements. The proposed salary range for this position is outlined below.

Salary range: $105,000 - $125,000 as a full-time employee

Blue Water Thinking offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental and vision), paid time off, federal holidays, and matching 401K plan.

 

Our Commitment to Diversity

Blue Water Thinking, LLC (BWT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status.

Applying for this Job:

  • Resume must be submitted in word document format and must include dates in each section (experience, education, certifications...)
  • Candidates must fill out the below form to the best of their knowledge

 

Address

Blue Water Thinking

Chicago, IL
USA

Industry

Healthcare

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