Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Biomedical Engineer

Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering Physics, or a closely related field
  • 4 years of experience with medical equipment in healthcare/pharmaceutical industry (or 2 years with a Master's)
  • 2 years of experience servicing and maintaining medical linear accelerators
  • Proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing various radiation therapy equipment
  • Technical documentation skills including service manuals and schematics

Responsibilities

  • Install, upgrade, inspect, and test complex medical equipment
  • Perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) on medical device incidents
  • Diagnose, calibrate, and maintain medical systems and computers
  • Collaborate with engineers, clinicians, and research staff on projects
  • Document service work in the Biomed database accurately
  • Initiate engineering/design projects and manage lifecycle of devices
  • Train and mentor junior engineers in best practices

Benefits

  • Opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects in a leading cancer center
  • Work in a collaborative environment with healthcare professionals
  • Access to continuous professional development and training opportunities
  • Involvement in scientific research and engineering innovations
  • Engagement in safety enhancements for patient care
Full Job Description
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center seeks Biomedical Engineer in New York, NY to be responsible for installation, upgrades, inspection, and testing of highly complex medical equipment including diagnostic, therapeutic, imaging, and/or treatment equipment. Maintain complex medical equipment computers and network systems. Perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) on medical device incidents. Diagnose and calibrate medical systems. Work collaboratively with engineers, clinicians and research staff. Perform device location services and medical device inspection rounds. Maintain assigned equipment/hardware. Maintain knowledge of relevant safety codes and standards. Contact vendors for technical information, parts and service calls, and document all service work (time, costs and work performed) in Biomed database (CMMS). Assist with special projects, assignments, and preparation for regulatory surveys. Participate in evaluation of medical devices. Assist in development and preparation of maintenance, calibration, and test procedures, and modify changes to procedures to enhance safety. Log all aspects of medical devices into computer database. Instruct employees on how to remove non-functional equipment from database. Initiate engineering/design projects. Perform computational/analytical engineering analysis. Contribute to scientific research. Implement equipment modification to enhance patient safety. Perform lifecycle management of advanced imaging and/or radiotherapy devices. Train/mentor junior engineers. Lead design and development projects for team (no direct reports). Contribute to engineering section's operational planning. Review, edit and approve engineering designs/documentation. Determine strategies to manage financial needs. Develop routine managerial reports on departmental activities. REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering Physics, or a closely related scientific field and 4 years of experience in the job offered or a related role in healthcare/pharmaceutical industry. Employer will also accept a Master's degree or equivalent in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering Physics, or a closely related scientific field and 2 years of experience in the job offered or a related role in healthcare/pharmaceutical industry. Requires 2 years of experience in all of the following: Service and maintenance of medical linear accelerators; Troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining linear accelerators; Radiation therapy equipment (e.g., CT simulators, treatment planning systems); Linear accelerator systems, including hardware and software components; Diagnostics and troubleshooting techniques for complex medical devices; Software diagnostics and updates; Electronic and electro-mechanical engineering, testing equipment used for verification/checkout, and calibration of electronic equipment; Technical documentation, including service manuals, schematics, and machine generated event logs; Electronic circuits, including schematics, component functionality, signal tracing and troubleshooting techniques; and Specialized training certification on at least one linear accelerator brands/models (e.g., Varian, Elekta, Siemens). SALARY: $124,000.00 - $204,700.00/year LOCATION: 1275 York Avenue, New York, NY 10065 Apply for the Biomedical Engineer position at https://careers.mskcc.org. #LI-DNI Pay Range: $83,800.00 - $134,000.00 FSLA Status: Exempt

About Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is a world-renowned cancer treatment and research institution located in New York City. The center was founded in 1884 and has since become one of the leading cancer centers in the world, with a focus on patient care, research, and education. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center employs over 20,000 people, including doctors, nurses, researchers, and support staff, and treats over 500,000 patients each year. The center is known for its innovative treatments and cutting-edge research, which has helped to improve the lives of cancer patients around the world. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is committed to finding a cure for cancer and improving the quality of life for cancer patients everywhere.
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