Director of Biomedical Engineering

Director of Biomedical Engineering

Aiken Regional Medical Centers, located in Aiken, South Carolina, is a 273-bed acute care facility providing top quality and safe healthcare to the residents of Aiken and surrounding communities since 1917. Aiken Regional Medical Centers has been ranked a top hospital in South Carolina by the American Heart Association for its treatment of heart attack, heart failure and Stroke, and most recently, coronary artery disease.

Additionally, Aiken Regional provides comprehensive healthcare services such as behavioral health (Aurora Pavilion Behavioral Health), emergency medical care (main hospital and ER at Sweetwater), orthopedic surgeries, maternity, rehabilitation services(Hitchcock Rehabilitation Services), imaging, and wound care.

Visit us online at: https://www.aikenregional.com

Position Description:

Provides leadership and is responsible for the implementation of the UHS corporate HTM program and services. Participates in defining strategic direction of the HTM program through short and long-term goal setting, technology assessment and planning, medical device integration, operations, risk analysis, security, vendor and contract management, fiduciary responsibilities, and required reporting. Focuses HTM program solutions to ensure that all patients receive the safest and best possible experience while at our UHS facility(ies). Creates customized service delivery plans for and develops and motivates the HTM team at assigned facility(ies). Drives compliance with UHS HTM and Corporate goals and objectives. Assists UHS HTM leadership with developing and strengthening facility(ies) and vendor relationships. Ensures that facility(ies) program meets and exceeds regulatory requirements for healthcare technology management. Develops and executes KPI's.

Duties:

• Manages all administrative and operational tasks related to the HTM department at assigned facility.
• Deploys Corporate UHS HTM operational solutions for the HTM Program across the assigned UHS continuum.
• Provides direction, development and mentors all HTM staff of the assigned facility.
• Has primary responsibility in the recruitment, management, retention and termination of HTM staff within the assigned facility.
• Provides reporting through the use of the CMMS database.
• Develops dashboards and components as directed by UHS HTM and UHS leadership.
• Develops and/or customizes CMMS reports necessary for all HTM operations.
• Works with HTM leadership, UHS leadership and facility leadership to effectively manage the HTM program and deliver the results and achieve or exceed expectations for program excellence.
• Develops and sustains vendor relationships and ensures that staff develop and sustains relationships with facility staff and vendors.
• Works with assigned UHS facility to develop, maintain and sustain a 5-year capital plan for devices included in the CMMS database.
• Manages device evaluations, installations and disposition of medical devices.
• Assists UHS leadership with suggestions for device acquisition and/or replacement.Benefit Highlights

Benefit Highlights

• Unlimited Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• Tuition/Certification Reimbursement after 6 months
• Culture of Excellence - Employee Recognition program
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Clinical Nursing Ladder opportunities
• SoFi student loan refinancing program
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Requirements:

• Associates Degree in electronics, electromechanical or medical equipment; Bachelor's degree strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 5 - 8 years' experience with healthcare technology programs with management experience. Experience with healthcare technology management programs including leadership.
• Professional certification preferred (CBET, CRES, CLES or CHTM). Driver's License required.
• Medical equipment knowledge (manufacturers, models, modalities, capital planning, etc...)
• Understanding of regulatory requirements for medical devices (CMS, TJC, CLIA, AABB, NRC, State, Local); Strong computer skills (proficient with Microsoft products), experience with CMMS products; Strong planning and organization skills. Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Travel will be required periodically.

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