Biomedical Equipment Supervisor

Bell Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest:

The Biomedical Equipment Supervisor deploys and supervises department resources to meet the service requirements for patient care technology in TUKH Health System. Monitors service agreements within the Health System and provides oversight for quality, cost effectiveness, and overall performance. Develops preventive maintenance procedures and schedules, assigns priorities and distributes workload to the technical staff.  This employee acts as an educational resource for staff and assures compliance of the medical equipment environment with national codes and standards, including accreditation requirements.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• SUPERVISES DEPARTMENT RESOURCES TO MEET THE SERVICE REQUIREMENTS FOR PATIENT CARE TECHNOLOGY
  • Monitors performance of outside service contracts for quality, cost effectiveness and overall Provide feedback directly to local, regional and national service managers regarding positive performance as well as identifying opportunities for improvement.
  • Evaluates alternative suppliers for equipment and supplies.
  • Develops preventive maintenance procedures and schedules for patient care technology.
  • Schedules and prioritizes workload for biomedical electronics and radiology equipment technicians.
  • Reviews and approves completed work for quality, cost effectiveness, and compliance with department standards
• SUPERVISES THE TECHNICAL STAFF
  • Performs annual performance reviews for Biomedical Equipment and/or Radiology Equipment Technicians.
  • Provides routine performance feedback to subordinates.
  • Reviews Paid Time Off (PTO) request made by technical staff to insure adequate resources are available to meet department service responsibilities.
  • Assists technical staff in solving difficult technical problems. Provides training for specific technical issues as needed.
  • Approve Purchase Order requests as necessary.
  • Monitor the clinical environment for compliance with JCAHO’s National Patient Safety Goal for Clinical Alarm Management.
  • Participate on a variety of committees addressing Environment of Care issues - Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
  • Repair, install, maintain, calibrate, and inspect complex medical equipment, instrumentation, and systems to include life support equipment.
  • Perform preventive maintenance and electrical safety testing of clinical equipment, devices, and systems.
  • Monitor completion of preventive maintenance activities performed by outside vendors. Review outcome of preventive maintenance actions and make recommendations to department staff concerning improvements.
  • Supervise and instruct biomedical equipment personnel in the safe use, application, testing, and preventive maintenance and repair of all types of clinical equipment technologies and systems.
  • Provide operational leadership to personnel and possibly serve as temporary site manager in the absence of Biomedical Engineering Manager and Director.
  • Maintain accurate inventory, tracking both the addition and deactivation of clinical equipment
  • Understand and comply with Joint Commission and other applicable standards and regulations.
  • Have in your possession or be able to obtain a valid driver’s license in order to drive to locations other than the UKH Bell/Heart Hospital campus to perform maintenance and/or service on equipment as needed.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate
• 6 or more years of biomedical experience including familiarity with Information Technology and networks

Preferred Education and Experience

• Associates Degree in Electronics
• Associates Degree in Biomedical Science
• Professional training in biomedical engineering

Time Type:

Full time

Job Requisition ID:

R-53494

Important information for you to know as you apply:

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status.  See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.  If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu.

• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

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