BioMed Manager - Medical Center SE Texas Port Arthur : Job Details

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Manager of Biomedical Engineering is responsible for the leadership and operational oversight of the hospital's biomedical engineering department. This role ensures the safe, effective, and regulatory-compliant operation of all medical equipment and systems. The manager provides strategic planning, staff supervision, and technical expertise to support high-quality patient care across the facility.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of Biomedical Equipment Technicians (BMETs) and Clinical Engineers.
• Develop and implement departmental goals, policies, and procedures in alignment with hospital objectives.
• Manage staffing schedules, performance evaluations, and professional development initiatives.
• Oversee the preventive maintenance, testing, calibration, and repair of all medical devices.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and accrediting bodies (e.g., The Joint Commission, CMS, NFPA, FDA).
• Monitor vendor contracts, service level agreements (SLAs), and coordinate third-party services.
• Evaluate and recommend new medical technologies and equipment purchases.
• Support equipment lifecycle management including selection, installation, and replacement planning.
• Participate in capital planning and equipment budgeting processes.
• Lead hospital-wide initiatives related to equipment safety, user education, and emergency response readiness.
• Investigate equipment-related incidents and ensure prompt resolution of safety issues.
• Maintain documentation and reporting in compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.
• Serve as liaison between clinical departments, IT, Facilities, and vendors.
• Provide guidance and technical expertise to clinical staff on the appropriate use and operation of medical equipment.
• Present reports, dashboards, and updates to hospital leadership.
• Attends and participates in a variety of meetings and task force groups to improve quality and outcomes, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems and maintain specific level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, new task efforts, and new policy requirements.
• Shall understand and practice the precepts of the American Hospital Associations Bill of Rights for patients.
• Comply with all hospital safety protocols, infection control policies, and OSHA standards.
• Participate in on-call rotation and emergency response, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.