Manager Biomedical Services

Full-Time, Days

Salary Range: $103,958 - $155,937

Reports to Position: Sr. Director, EHS, Security, Facilities & Biomed.

Department: Biomedical Services.

Date Last Reviewed: November 27, 2019.

Responsible for the overall planning, budgeting, staffing, performance, and operations of the Biomedical Services department for St Charles Health System. This position directly supervises other caregivers.

• Performs personnel management functions.
• Performs planning and coordination of workflow, bringing a global perspective to the team.
• Serves as representative for all customers.
• Supports system development and planning of long‑range departmental activities.
• Acts as liaison to other hospital departments across the system to help develop purchase plans and standardize equipment.
• Oversees department practices to meet regulatory agency requirements.
• Ensures compliance with Joint Commission Environment of Care for Medical Equipment standards.
• Manages resources of the department.
• Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization.
• Supports Value Improvement Practice (VIP-Lean) principles of continuous improvement, acting as a champion of change.
• Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests.
• Conducts activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality, complying with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate.
• May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.

Required: Associate's degree in biomedical technology or equivalent education.

Preferred: Bachelor of Technology / Science degree.

Required: Valid Oregon driver's license and ability to meet St. Charles Health System driving requirements. AAMI eligible for certification required.

Preferred: N/A

Required: Minimum 6 years’ experience as a Biomedical Technician. Strong skills in asset management, capital equipment purchasing and contract negotiating. Knowledge of Joint Commission standards, FDA regulations, and other related regulatory requirements, risk management. Knowledgeable in the use of Biomedical Equipment Management System software for tracking, analysis, and report writing related to medical devices.

Preferred: Three years’ experience as a Biomedical department supervisor or higher.