Biomedical Engineer

Biomedical/Clinical Engineer – Part-Time

Location:  Veterans Affairs Health Care System of the Ozarks

Fayetteville, AR

A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or Certification as a Clinical Engineer (CCE).

A minimum of three years of hospital or healthcare experience maintaining medical equipment.  A minimum of 3 years holding a supervisory position managing a hospital biomedical equipment program.

Demonstrated knowledge of concepts related to computer based medical systems, networking protocols, and information security as it applies to medical technology within VHA.

Demonstrated competency in the ability to conduct a medical equipment management program that is compliant with applicable healthcare standards and regulatory agencies; ability to develop a curriculum for a continuing education program that address the safe and effective use of medical technology; ability to manage a recall and safety alert program for medical devices, including medical device hazard investigations, to assure compliance with patient safety goals, SMDA, and TJC requirements; ability to conduct capital asset and infrastructure planning for medical equipment spanning initial concept, installation, and effective implementation of complex medical equipment; ability to function as the subject matter expert in the field of biomedical engineering, directly supporting specialized clinical technology, including service, system administration, training, quality assurance, and life-cycle management; ability to effectively advise clinical and administrative staff on medical technology, including existing and emerging technology, which addresses viability, long-term suitability, compatibility, and/or safety; to apply project management principles to deployment of medical equipment and health information technologies.

Demonstrated skill in in communicating and working collaboratively with key stakeholders, including technical and professional staff at various levels of the organization.

Understanding of regulatory agencies’ requirements, industry regulatory requirements and International Standard Organization standards.

Pay Range: $ 122.24-135.94 per hour

Up to 20 percent travel may be required for this position.

Contract Length:  1-year long-term government contract