Perioperative Clinical Engineering Supervisor (Biomed)
Bell Hospital
Position Summary / Career Interest:
Under the supervision of the Director of PeriOperative and Procedural Services this position is accountable for oversight of perioperative and procedural equipment workflows and staffing. Scope of practice will include but is not limited to: direct oversight of a team of perioperative clinical engineering technologists policy and procedure development organizational structure lean practices preventive maintenance procedures and schedules assigns priorities and distributes workload to the technical staff etc. The PeriOperative Clinical Engineering 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. 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. This position is responsible for establishing and maintaining liaison relations with Hospital Biomed KUHA Construction and Maintenance Service / Sales Representatives and others for the purpose of maintaining a high level of patient and employee safety during surgical procedures construction projects facilities and equipment failures etc. This individual will have the ability to lead motivate and hold individuals accountable for high quality work and service.
Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions
- Specific focus is completion of projects such as maintenance program upkeep hospital equipment inventory and other special projects requested by nursing management (i.e Manager Director VP and etc..
- Supervises and instructs other clinical and biomedical equipment personnel in the safe use application testing and preventive maintenance and repair of all types of clinical equipment technologies and systems. Demonstrates knowledge with equipmenttopatient interfacing and ability to explain to physicians nurses technicians and others.
- Responsibility/focus on the successful completion of all lifeSupport and nonlife support equipment preventative maintenance within the required time frame following manufacturer recommended procedures. Schedules and monitors assigned maintenance and Perioperative repairs with service providers (internal and external). Review outcome of preventive maintenance actions and make recommendations to appropriate Departmental Staff concerning improvements (i.e. Team Supervisors Educators Managers and Directors).
- Serves as an equipment liaison between any perioperative department and Hospital Biomed KU Maintenance and other stakeholders. Mentors and educates to convey knowledgebased professional responses to physicians nurses technicians maintenance personnel and service repair personnel.
- Responds promptly to O.R. calls and triage the level of importance as needed; while consistently analyzing problems and deriving a safe functional solution.
- Investigates and follows up on any questionable equipment after case is over to ensure proper function before it is used again.
- Maintains knowledge on aseptic technique and follow appropriate sterile field protocols.
- Maintains accurate and complete equipment records in the Hospital Equipment Management System.
- Participates in ongoing formal or informal education regarding the clinical and biomedical fields.
- Assists in project management.
- 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
- Associates Degree OR
- Bachelors Degree OR
- Completion of a Certificate Program for Biomedical Equipment Technician through State Technical College of Missouri The college of Biomedical Equipment Technology or similar accredited program with manager approval. OR
- Completion of a U.S. military biomedical equipment technology program
- 4 or more years Clinical and Biomedical experience in an ICU or OR setting
- Equipment competencies for Operating Room/Anesthesia equipment
Required Licensure and Certification
- Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI)
Knowledge Requirements
- Excellent oral communication skills
- Word processing skills
Time Type:
Job Requisition ID:
R40569
We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a persons race color religion sex (including pregnancy gender identity and sexual orientation) national origin ancestry age 40 or older) disability veteran status or genetic information.
Need help finding the right job
We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Create a custom Job Alert by selecting criteria that suit your career interests.
Required Experience:
Manager