Director, Bioengineering | University of Iowa
Location
Iowa City, IA | United States
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Position Summary:
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics department of Bioengineering is seeking a director to direct activities of the Bioengineering Department in the selection, procurement, and delivery of biomedical equipment and services. Develop annual goals and objectives related to supporting the growth and development of bioengineering in response to present and future needs.
Position Responsibilities:
- Provide bioengineering resources to manage medical equipment planning for construction projects involving biomedical equipment at all sites requested.
- Provide bioengineering resources to conduct pre-purchase evaluations, research vendors, assess cost of ownership, and other activities in support of biomedical equipment acquisitions.
- Integrate management of biomedical equipment maintenance at all sites.
- Provide bioengineering resources to offer initial inspections and acceptance testing for acquisition of biomedical equipment.
- Provide bioengineering resources to participate in the medical device hazard and recall notification program.
- Provide bioengineering resources to comply with the Joint Commission medical equipment management standards.
- Evaluate current service offerings and partner with institutional customers to develop new bioengineering services where appropriate.
- Develop and meet goals with respect to biomedical technology in support of strategic plan.
- Review and rank all strategic capital requests for biomedical equipment; assess and prioritize all strategic capital requests.
- Provide bioengineering resources to review the maintenance capital submittals for biomedical equipment at all sites as requested.
- Act as a functional expert for the translation of business practice into bioengineering solutions. Provide expert technical support on bioengineering technologies used by the UI Health Care enterprise.
- Serve as the liaison for technical staff, users, vendors, and other stakeholders.
- Establish new and modify existing procedures and processes to make effective use of available technologies to increase efficiency and improve customer satisfaction.
- Manage equipment performance and service to vendors to maintain the highest standards of patient care. When products or services are found to be unsatisfactory, the Director is responsible for expediting solutions, including replacing equipment or terminating service agreements.
- Communicate with senior leadership and project sponsors regarding the status of specific projects.
- Prepare special and periodic reports to senior leadership.
- Facilitate customer interactions and grow relationships with key clinical customers through participation on system committees.
- Develop and implement policies and procedures that guide and support functions of the Bioengineering Department.
- Develop budget and create systems for effective implementation and monitoring.
- Optimize annual capital purchasing power by identifying opportunities to consolidate purchases across sites and fiscal years.
- Supervise and participate in in-service training of new technicians and clinical staff concerning use and operation of patient care equipment.
- Negotiate system-wide service agreements with vendors where appropriate.
Bioengineering is comprised of people committed to working together to safely maintain medical equipment, collaborating to solve problems, and providing top notch customer service for the University of Iowa Health Care patients and staff.
Bioengineering is committed to creating and maintaining a positive, productive, and rewarding environment for maintenance staff.
Pay Grade: 6B -
Salary: $95,000.00 to commensurate
The University of Iowa offers a generous benefits package, including 24 days paid vacation per year to start and paid sick leave. Complete information regarding the full benefits package may be viewed at
Percent of Time: 100%
Location: 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA
Staff Type: Professional & Scientific
Type of Position: Regular
Education Required
Bachelor's degree engineering or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications:
- Expert level experience (typically 5 years) in medical or technical equipment operations and maintenance management.
- Extensive experience (typically 3 years) in the management of staff and services of a bioengineering program in a large hospital or complex academic medical center environment to include performance management and budget development.
- Advanced electronic training including electronic theory and technology and familiarity with applicable regulatory and inspection agency requirements.
- Expert level knowledge of industry trends and current patient care equipment. Demonstrated experience applying new technology solutions to business and healthcare problems.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate technical principles and ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Professional job-related experience fostering or promoting a welcoming and respectful work/academic environment where people of all backgrounds and perspectives feel welcomed and appreciated; or demonstrated ability to do so.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Master of Science degree in engineering or biomedical engineering with a clinical engineering concentration is highly desirable.
- Credentials as a Certified Clinical Engineering (CCE) or Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) by the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI)
- Experience as an administrative manager of staff in a unionized environment.
- Ability to motivate in a team-oriented, collaborative environment, exceptional service orientation skills.
- In-depth knowledge of Joint Commission and other applicable standards and regulations.
- Experience in the development of standards and policies across functional specialties.
To be considered, applicants must upload a resume (under submission relevant materials) that clearly addresses how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. A cover letter is desired as part of the application process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.
This position is not eligible for university sponsorship for employment authorization.
For additional questions contact Lee Carmen at [email protected].
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
About University of Iowa
With over 31,000 students, the University of Iowa is one of the nation's top public research universities, a member of the Big Ten conference and the Association of American Universities. The University of Iowa is composed of eleven colleges and is known around the world for its balanced commitment to the arts, sciences, and humanities. It is home to one of the nation's largest academic medical centers and the pioneering Iowa Writers' Workshop. The University of Iowa promotes work/life integration and is located in the casual yet cosmopolitan environment of Iowa City, widely recognized as one of the country's most livable communities.
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