Biomedical Engineer (FT Contract)

Location: Long Beach CA

• A bachelors 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 decisions
• Integrity Can admit mistakes is direct and truthful
• Customer Service demonstrates a customer-first mentality focused on meeting the needs of customers and captures feedback to make improvements
• Priority Setting Prioritizes assigned schedules and workload
• Team Building Mentors newer technicians facilitates clear communication amongst the team demonstrates care and respect for co-workers and colleagues
• Regulatory knows the various accrediting agencies (TJC DNV CAP DOH) and how the Medical Equipment Management Plan complies

• Maintain a safe working environment for self and others if they come in contact within the biomed area in accordance with the facilitys policies
• Must follow OSHA guidelines in regard to blood borne pathogens airborne pathogens radiation sharp instruments and/or tools hazardous liquids and operating devices
• Ontime completion of safety trainings assignments
• Must have sensory ability to distinguish hot & cold ranges of temperature surfaces fine motor skills manual dexterity and detect/distinguish colors
• Must be able be able to carry or lift up to 50 pounds routinely