Biomedical Engineer (FT Contract

Position:Biomedical Engineer (FT Contract)

Location: Louisville, KY

Job :504

# of Openings:2

Hourly Rate: $45.00- $55.00

Why Multi Medical Systems?

Since 1996, MMS has provided healthcare organizations with the highest-level clinical engineering, surgical repair, and medical device acquisition solutions. We offer staffing solutions that are on-demand. Our highly vetted technicians have expertise that adds immediate value. Our company’s values of being People First, Customer Centric, Quality Focused, Innovative and Transparent demonstrate our beliefs in a strong culture and a commitment to excellence.

We prioritize investing in our employees’ development through ongoing training programs and a supportive work environment. Join our team to make a difference in healthcare while advancing your career with MMS.

Summary:

The Biomedical Engineer will have hands on understanding of basic network protocols, practical hands-on experience with Server back-ups, ACL, VPN, HL7, EMR connectivity, and Networking knowledge of configuring medical equipment to a network.

What you will do:

• Information Gathering – Collect technical and clinical details, system inventories, confirm POCs, and support gap analysis
• Specification Development – Define and validate system requirements, compliance, and functionality with stakeholders
• Technical Analysis – Evaluate equipment and systems based on performance, integration, usability, and cost
• Risk Assessment – Assess risks related to safety, security, reliability, and connectivity, and support ERA submissions

• A bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering (ABET-accredited) or Certification as a Clinical Engineer (CCE).
• A minimum of three years of hospital or healthcare experience maintaining medical equipment or managing a hospital medical equipment program.
• Demonstrated knowledge of concepts related to computer based medical systems, networking protocols, and information security as it applies to medical technology within VHA.
• Demonstrated competency in the ability to conduct a medical equipment management program that is compliant with applicable healthcare standards and regulatory agencies; ability to develop a curriculum for a continuing education program that addresses the safe and effective use of medical technology; ability to manage a recall and safety alert program for medical devices, including medical device hazard investigations, to assure compliance with patient safety goals, SMDA, and TJC requirements;
  
  ability to conduct capital asset and infrastructure planning for medical equipment spanning initial concept, installation, and effective implementation of complex medical equipment; ability to function as the subject matter expert in the field of biomedical engineering, directly supporting specialized clinical technology, including service, system administration, training, quality assurance, and life-cycle management; ability to effectively advise clinical and administrative staff on medical technology, including existing and emerging technology, which addresses viability, long-term suitability, compatibility, and/or safety;
  
  to apply project management principles to deployment of medical equipment and health information technologies.
• Demonstrated skill in communicating and working collaboratively with key stakeholders, including technical and professional staff at various levels of the organization.
• Understanding of regulatory agencies’ requirements: NIST, AAMI, JC, NFPA 99 and 101
• Responding to FDA Medical Device Alerts and managing Recall corrective action plans.
• Monitoring and steering the Medical Equipment Management Plan – MEMP.
• Medical Device Life Cycle management and replacement forecasting / planning.
• Familiarity with industry regulatory requirements and the International Standards for Medical Center and Health Care Facility Organizations.
• Accountability – takes ownership of assigned work and follows items through to completion
• Communication – clearly expresses thoughts and ideas both in written and verbal communications, provides timely information
• Financial Acumen – Considers financial impact of all…