Provides engineering services to medical and research areas including selection, acquisition and service of medical devices, project management, technical investigations of clinical incidents, clinical/technical problem-solving, device design and solution of novel system and technical problems. May lead a project team comprised of engineers and technicians. Educates medical and technical staff on medical technologies. Leads quality improvement activities and suggests innovative solutions to technical problems.



PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:



Note: The term medical equipment may be either or all of electronic, mechanical and computer-based technologies for use in clinical or research applications. Some clinical engineers may have a concentration on technologies that are more network and IT-based.


1. With minimal guidance, leads a project through all stages of its lifecycle. Works with a multidisciplinary team of internal and external customers and stakeholders to identify the needs, coordinates the purchase, manages the installation, helps organize the inservice training, plans for the handoff to day-to-day operations, and documents the project. May manage a project team of other clinical engineers, BMETs, and/or team leaders.


2. Prepares capital equipment purchases and preparation of budgets with approval from Director or Assistant Director. Works with clinical or research departments to design, implement, and analyze studies for new medical equipment evaluations and trials.


3. Evaluates safety and efficacy of medical devices. Proactively investigates cost-effectiveness of alternatives to current technologies. Leads quality improvement activities regarding medical equipment.


4. Develops and helps implement strategies for management of technology in assigned clinical areas or technologies. Helps anticipate new technology needs and develops a proposal for purchase and replacement.


5. With minimal supervision and guidance, investigates clinical incidents involving medical devices and prepares and file appropriate reports (with department QA and Safety Coordinator), disseminates information regarding possible hazards and implements corrective action.


6. Communicates to manufacturers about problems with medical devices, often suggesting improvements and working with manufacturers to make changes; ensures appropriate response.


7. Acts as a technical consultant to the clinical and technical staffs. Ensures that medical and technical personnel receive appropriate training and education in the operation of medical technology. Helps mentors clinical engineers and technical staff.


8. Maintains a high level of knowledge of and advises hospital personnel of codes and regulations regarding clinical devices and support facilities.


9. Maintains a strong level of Clinical Engineering expertise to act as a resource to the department.


10. Serves on and may lead internal and/or external hospital committees and working groups.


11. Provides on-call response to administrative, management and/or technical problems.


12. May be a team leader, responsible for the day-to-day guidance of a technical team consisting of any or all levels of Biomedical Equipment Technicians (BMET) and Clinical Engineers (CE).


13. Performs other related duties as required.



Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:



1. MS in Clinical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering or related engineering discipline required. BS and equivalent experience acceptable. CE certification desirable.


2. Minimum of five years experience in hospital-based engineering.



SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:



1. Advanced skills in management of engineering projects and/or personnel.


2. Ability to diagnose and solve technical and/or system problems of a high degree of complexity.


3. High level of knowledge of electronic, mechanical and/or computer engineering design and applications' principles.


4. Strong level of computer literacy and the use of word processing, spreadsheets, databases, graphics, statistics, engineering tools and programming.


5. Human relations and interpersonal skills of a high level as necessary to manage an operational team in a complex environment under minimal direction; strong ability to interact and communicate with most hospital clinical personnel.


6. Demonstrated leadership ability.


7. Advanced organizational skills.


8. Strong skill in technical writing.


9. Strong skill in technical presentation and teaching.



EEO Statement

Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. Applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged.