Biomed Engineer Program Supervisor - Correctional Health (25k Retention Bonus)
Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.
Job Summary
The Supervisor of Biomedical Engineering provides technical expertise, oversees installations, and plays a key role in medical device integration. Supervises all operational aspects of the medical equipment repair program to include operational, performance and fiscal requirements of the assigned Correctional Health facilities. Responsible for the advanced troubleshooting, repair, calibration, and maintenance of biomedical equipment within the Correctional Health environment. Identifies and recommends cost of service reduction strategies related to technology assessment, planning, and management activities across Correctional Health sites. . In addition, leads program mobilization and transition activities for Correctional Health biomedical services including initial Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) configuration, equipment inventory validation, service protocol development and coordination with clinical, IT and operational stakeholders to ensure compliance and regulatory standards.
Minimum Qualifications
Degrees/Work Experience/School Education
Associate's Degree in Biomedical Equipment Technology, Electronics or related field (And) Five (5) Years Work Experience (Or) High School Diploma (And) Seven (7) Years Work Experience in biomedical equipment maintenance and repair
Management Experience:
Two (2) Years of Management Experience in a Biomedical Engineering Supervisory or Lead Tech position with demonstrable leadership activity
Communication Skills:
Above Average Verbal Communication (Heavy Public Contact)
Writing/Correspondence
Writing/Reports
Proficiencies:
MS Word
Job Attributes
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Analytical Abilities
Research Knowledge and Abilities
Statistical Knowledge and Abilities
Work Schedule:
Flexible
Eligible for Telecommute