Biomedical Engineering Director jobs in California

Biomedical Engineering Director directs and coordinates biomedical equipment service operations that provide lifecycle management of biomedical clinical and research equipment including safety testing, repair, maintenance, and user support. Establishes standards and procedures for equipment maintenance, testing, calibration, documentation, and inventory processes. Being a Biomedical Engineering Director provides technical leadership and develops applicable training and resources for medical staff to ensure correct and safe operations of all equipment and devices. Works with vendors to maintain up-to-date information about new products and equipment upgrades. Additionally, Biomedical Engineering Director supports the equipment needs of all specialty areas including Radiology, Clinical Pathology, Cardiology, Respiratory Therapy, and others. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director or head of a unit/department. The Biomedical Engineering Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Biomedical Engineering Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Director, Biomedical Engineering - On Site
  • City of Hope
  • Duarte, CA FULL_TIME
  • About City of Hope

    City of Hope is an independent biomedical research and treatment organization for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases.

    Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a leader in bone marrow transplantation and immunotherapy such as CAR T cell therapy. City of Hope’s translational research and personalized treatment protocols advance care throughout the world. Human synthetic insulin, monoclonal antibodies and numerous breakthrough cancer drugs are based on technology developed at the institution. AccessHope™, a subsidiary launched in 2019 serves employers and their health care partners by providing access to City of Hope’s specialized cancer expertise.

    A National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, City of Hope is ranked among the nation’s “Best Hospitals” in cancer by U.S. News & World Report and received Magnet Recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Its main campus is located near Los Angeles, with additional locations throughout Southern California and in Arizona.

    City of Hope’s commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

    We believe diversity, equity and inclusion is key in serving our mission to provide compassionate patient care, drive innovative discovery, and advance vital education focused on eliminating cancer and diabetes in all of our communities. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion ensures we bring the full range of skills, perspectives, cultural backgrounds and experiences to our work - and that our teams align with the people we serve in order to build trust and understanding. We are dedicated to fostering a community that embraces diversity - in ideas, backgrounds and perspectives; this is reflected in our work and represented in our people.

    Position Summary

    Director of Biomedical Engineering is responsible for the enterprise strategic management and vision of the biomedical engineering programs across the clinical and research enterprise at the City of Hope. This role is responsible to think strategically about the implementation of the program, the planning for the future and the effective operation on a day-to-day basis. The leader is responsible to advise the organization on standardization of equipment and ensure smooth processes are put in place to procure, install, and maintain the equipment. In addition, this role will ensure all program elements are continuously compliant with the Joint Commission and any other regulatory agency and lead survey when needed. It will be an expectation that this role will set strategic goals for the department and manage budgetary considerations while continuously evaluating efficiency and opportunity for budget or operational improvements aligned with the organizational direction. This role will be responsible to advise on all technological advancements and lead efforts related to safety, compliance, and technology in conjunction with the Safety, Research, Facilities, and IT departments. Close integration with our IT security and compliance teams to ensure safety and security is effective will be critical.

    Key Responsibilities include:

    Sets the Strategic Vision for the Business

    • Works with leadership to develop long range roadmap and vision for all biomedical and clinical programs with a target on operational excellence
    • Oversees the management of comprehensive services for planning, specification, tracking, shipping, warehousing, installation, inspection and servicing of medical, non-medical and other equipment and support systems necessary to meet requirements of multiple healthcare facilities.
    • Evaluates Asset Life Cycle Management programs and initiates capital prioritization and planning on an ongoing basis.
    • Provides leadership and professional development of the Medical/Research Equipment Planning and Capital Planning Groups consisting of internal medical technology planning staff and external medical equipment planning consultants, logistics coordinators, project managers, analysts and others, as required.
    • Recommends best practices to ensure adequate planning and design is accomplished prior to purchase of any equipment outside of department
    • Possesses an in-depth knowledge of medical/research equipment life cycle costs to strategically generate medical equipment replacement plans and assists in forecasting medical/research equipment related fiscal budgets.
    • Works with IT to evaluate network cyber security and recommend enhancements
    • Serves as a key member of the Enterprise Capital Governance Committee
    • Responsible for developing capital equipment strategic initiatives including standardization, utilization, aggregation and cost savings initiatives.
    • Champions quality improvement efforts to align with enterprise quality standards

    Ongoing Management of Biomedical Program

    • Develops and manages policies and procedures to run the operations of the business effectively
    • Executes daily service calls and work order management systems and measures effectiveness
    • Develops consistency to asset management program in conjunction with Supply Chain
    • Implements Life Cycle Management program and leads asset replacement and disposition
    • Coordinates with internal departments at City of Hope including IT, Safety, Facilities Management, Compliance, Legal, Contracts, Purchasing, etc.
    • Sits on committees including capital, equipment, regulatory, etc. to ensure program is positioned correctly and all the right questions are asked
    • Develops regulatory compliance programs and manages to survey readiness at all times and implements tools to measure effectiveness
    • Manages the Preventative Maintenance program to best in class levels.
    • Recommends best practices and implements/manages large equipment service contracts as part of the evolution of the program
    • Responds to emergencies to ensure business continuity and patient safety
    • Sets training and educational opportunities to ensure department operates safely and effectively
    • Ensures equipment is compliant as needed for with USP 800 Pharmacies, the FDA, The Joint Commission, etc
    • Develops, implements and maintains a Safety Management program

    Supports the Organizational Growth

    • Supports the strategic organizational growth through acquisition, expansion or new development.
    • Sets standards and specifications for all non-fixed equipment purchases and integration
    • Coordinates with design and construction teams to ensure planning is executed in an organized, standardized and efficient manner
    • Facilitates activation and turnover of expansion and new assets for a smooth integration

    Financial Management

    • Responsible for development, management and execution of all RFPs, purchase orders, contracts, service contracts, etc.
    • Responsible to recommend contract consolidation or elimination in the best interest of the finance and operations of the business
    • Responsible to develop operating and capital budgets and forecast future growth
    • Manages operating budgets monthly and ensures costs are allocated effectively
    • Assists in the development of business cases for capital expenditures or other initiatives

    Basic education, experience and skills required for consideration:

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Engineering, Clinical Engineering or related analytical field or 10 years of leadership in Biomedical Engineering
    • 5 years comparable experience and formal biomedical engineering training. Previous experience in a healthcare operations environment.

    Required Certification/Licensure:

    • Valid California Driver’s License

    Preferred education experience and skills:

    • Master’s Degree in Biomedical Engineering or comparable field.

    Additional Information:

    • As a condition of employment, City of Hope requires staff to comply with all state and federal vaccination mandates.

    City of Hope is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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Senior Consultant - Biomedical Engineering
  • Engineering Systems, Inc. (ESI)
  • Irvine, CA FULL_TIME
  • Compensation will be made up of a competitive base salary (range above, depending on experience and location) as well as bonus potential determined by your own individual performance and the performan...
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Postdoctoral Researcher: Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering (On-Site)
  • Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation
  • Woodland, CA FULL_TIME
  • One postdoctoral position is available at the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation (TIBI). The TIBI is developing ‘personalized’ solutions that utilize micro- and nanoscale technologies to ena...
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Biomedical Technician II
  • Veterans Engineering
  • South San Francisco, CA CONTRACTOR,FULL_TIME
  • Job Title: Biomedical Technician II Location: San Francisco CA Duration: 10 years RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform incoming inspection and periodic inspection on both new and current medical equipment or dev...
  • 14 Days Ago

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Biomedical Technician II
  • Veterans Engineering
  • Palo Alto, CA CONTRACTOR,FULL_TIME
  • Job Title: Biomedical Technician II Location: Palo Alto CA Duration: 10 Years Job Description: RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform incoming inspection and periodic inspection on both new and current medical equ...
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Biomedical Equipment Technician II
  • Veterans Engineering
  • Martinez, CA FULL_TIME,CONTRACTOR
  • Job Title: Biomedical Technician II Location: Martinez CA Duration: 10 Years Job Description: RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform incoming inspection and periodic inspection on both new and current medical equi...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Director of Sales
  • Promex Industries Inc.
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • Essential Duties: The Director of Sales will build market position by locating, developing, defining, negotiating, and c...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Scientific Content Editor
  • Axle Informatics
  • Bethesda, MD
  • Axle Informatics is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research, ...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Supervisor Laboratory - Longview LAB - Full Time
  • Christus Health
  • Longview, TX
  • Description Summary: This position meets the minimum CLIA qualifications of a Laboratory General Supervisor, and under t...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Supervisor Laboratory - Northpark LAB - Full Time
  • Christus Health
  • Longview, TX
  • Description Summary: This position meets the minimum CLIA qualifications of a Laboratory General Supervisor, and under t...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Program Officer, Discovery & Translational Sciences
  • Bill and Melinda Gates foundation
  • Seattle, WA
  • The Foundation We are the largest nonprofit fighting poverty, disease, and inequity around the world. Founded on a simpl...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Associate Director, Quantitative Pharmacology and Pharmacometrics - Immune/Oncology (Hybrid)
  • Merck & Co., Inc.
  • Rahway, NJ
  • Job Description We are seeking an experienced talented scientist to join the Quantitative Pharmacology and Pharmacometri...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Assistant Director Cancer Center - Hematology
  • Texas Children's Hospital
  • Houston, TX
  • Job Description We're searching for a Assistant Director of the Cancer Center - Hematology, someone who's ready to be pa...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Perfusionist III, ECMO Services
  • Stanford Health Care
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • If you're ready to be part of our legacy of hope and innovation, we encourage you to take the first step and explore our...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Income Estimation for Biomedical Engineering Director jobs
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