Senior Biomedical Engineer

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AMNM/HR/JD: Biomedical Engineer

Job Title: Senior Biomedical Engineer

Reporting To: Chief Operating Officer

Position

Summary

The Senior Biomedical Engineer reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities Oversees and performs complex preventative maintenance (PM) procedures on radiology,

imaging, and other biomedical equipment according to manufacturer specifications and regulatory

requirements (CMS, TJC). Ensures PM activities are completed within departmental timelines and

escalates any concerns or failures to leadership.

Demonstrates advanced proficiency in using specialized test equipment (safety analyzers, multimeters, dosimeters, phantoms) to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain complex biomedical systems

within manufacturer specifications.

Leads efforts to maintain accurate biomedical equipment inventory, ensuring proper documentation and tracking of devices, including those on placement agreements, loaners, demos, rentals, and research

equipment. Oversees equipment disposal processes.

Collaborates with IT and vendors to manage IP addresses, network configurations, cybersecurity patching, and system updates for medical imaging devices. Ensures activities are properly documented

and vulnerabilities are addressed.

Leads in performing advanced troubleshooting and repairs on radiology, imaging, and networked systems (PACS, EMR) down to the board, component, or system level. Provides technical guidance,

oversees parts ordering, and communicates repair status to clients and end-users.

Responds to critical service requests promptly, escalating to leadership as needed. Coordinates with end-users to minimize downtime for critical systems.

Supervises and monitors external service personnel, ensuring work is necessary, timely, and properly documented, including vendor service reports.

Leads departmental training initiatives, vendor in-services, and identifies opportunities for advanced OEM training to enhance team knowledge and skills.

Demonstrates flexibility in adjusting work schedules to accommodate after-hours service demands, vendor visits, and support for off-site locations.

Enforces radiation and high-voltage safety protocols. Promotes a professional demeanor and maintains a clean work environment.

Participates in quality management programs, identifies equipment failure trends, and leads process improvement initiatives within the department.

Mentors and provides technical guidance to junior Biomedical Engineers.

Other duties as assigned by leadership.

Experience and

Skills Required

Demonstrates exceptional customer service skills utilizing appropriate judgment, independent thinking, and creativity when resolving service issues.

Demonstrates competency as defined by the BME Technology Proficiency form.

Maintains a high degree of confidentiality and complies with HIPAA at all times.

Exhibits strong interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication skills.

Able to recognize emergency situations and implement service corrective actions. Bring problem to BME Leadership if it cannot be resolved in a timely manner.