Clinical Engineer

Position Overview

Reports to the Director of Medical Engineering and is responsible for capital equipment evaluation, selection, planning and installation, integration, interconnectivity of medical devices and systems. Plans and organizes Brown University Health system‑wide Medical Equipment Management Plan to ensure patient safety and the safe and quality operation of medical devices and meet regulatory agencies’ requirements. Brown University Health employees are expected to role model the organization’s core values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as well as demonstrate core Success Factors:
Instill Trust and Value Differences, Patient and Community Focus, and Collaborate.

• Designs and develops processes and methodologies to evaluate state‑of‑the‑art capital equipment.
• Coordinates the selection, acquisition and installation of new patient‑care technology systems.
• Interacts with outside vendors, regulatory agencies and personnel to provide consultation on performance, technical specifications, clinical applications, evolving compatibility and safety of medical devices and systems.
• Develops, standardizes and implements a system‑wide Medical Equipment Management Plan to ensure safe and quality performance of medical equipment.
• Participates in organizational failure modes and effects analysis in compliance with The Joint Commission requirements.
• Performs technical testing of equipment performance and participates in root cause analysis on equipment failure and incidents in compliance with the Safe Medical Device Act (SMDA).
• Reviews medical device systems and components to determine technological obsolescence, prepares multi‑year replacement plans and implements upgrades in a timely manner.
• Coordinates with stakeholders to standardize, prioritize and implement plans to manage/mitigate risks associated with interconnected and integrated medical device systems.
• Performs FMEA on medical devices and systems connected to IT networks.
• Monitors and adopts industry best practices to insure integrity, availability and confidentiality of data across integrated medical devices.
• Educates project stakeholders on implications of interconnected medical device systems and technologies.
• Provides technical oversight and consultation to Clinical/Non‑Clinical staff on device implementation and integration projects.
• Develops equipment performance improvement standards and corrective action measures to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Ensures compliance of maintenance policies, procedures and records with FDA, DPH, NFPA, NEC, The Joint Commission and manufacturers’ requirements.
• Maintains FDA approval for interconnected medical systems.
• Standardizes the Medical Engineering department’s performance standards, procedures and protocols.
• Coordinates internal and external medical device recalls and alerts.
• Investigates equipment incidents related to medical/legal issues in coordination with Risk Management and Legal Departments.
• Manages and plans the wireless radio frequency spectrum to reduce EMI risks for wireless medical devices.
• Manages the computerized medical equipment management system, maintains updated inventory and streamlines database functionalities.
• Participates in performance improvement initiatives and demonstrates use of engineering principles and analytical concepts for quality improvement.
• Trains and mentors Clinical, Non‑Clinical and Medical Engineering staff.

• Bachelor’s degree in biomedical or related engineering discipline and one to two years of experience in Clinical Engineering operations or a similar environment.
• Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering with Clinical Engineering concentration or prior clinical engineering experience preferred.
• Experience in healthcare environment, including knowledge of medical device systems, human physiology and anatomy, diagnostic and therapeutic radiology equipment, laboratory equipment, central patient monitoring systems, anesthesia machines, surgical lasers, microscopes, video systems and integration.
• Knowledge of FDA, JCAHO and other regulatory codes governing technology management.
• Profi…