Associate's or bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering or related field
5+ years in biomedical engineering
2+ years in a leadership role preferred
Certifications like CBET, CRES, or CHTM preferred
Strong knowledge of biomedical equipment and regulatory standards
Responsibilities
Supervise BMET staff, including performance management and scheduling
Ensure timely completion of service requests and preventive maintenance tasks
Conduct inspections to identify equipment hazards and review maintenance issues
Oversee preventive maintenance programs for medical equipment
Maintain accurate asset inventory using CMMS
Provide immediate service for equipment issues during use
Train staff on new equipment and electrical safety protocols
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development
Flexible scheduling with various shifts available
Supportive collaborative work environment
On-call service and consultation provisions
Participation in capital planning and equipment purchases
Full Job Description
Position Biomedical Engineering Supervisor
Location Beaufort Memorial Hospital
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time
Shift Various Shifts
Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt
Description
JOB SUMMARY:
The Biomedical Engineering Supervisor oversees clinical engineering and patient safety programs, ensuring safe, reliable, and compliant operation of all medical equipment. This role supervises technicians, manages preventive maintenance, ensures regulatory compliance, and partners with clinical leaders to support patient care.
Key Responsibilities
Supervise BMET staff, scheduling, and performance management
Ensure timely completion of service requests and PMs
Round through departments to perform a brief inspection for equipment hazards and the review any equipment problems/maintenance with the department leader
Oversee preventive maintenance programs
Maintain accurate asset inventory in CMMS
Maintains current knowledge of biomedical equipment, engineering related tools, measuring devices, manufacturers manuals
Provides stat service when problems arise during the use of equipment
Regulatory Compliance:
Ensure compliance with Joint Commission and CMS standards
Maintain survey readiness documentation
Provides stat service when problems arise during the use of equipment
Provides on-call, 24-hour service and consultation
In-services staff on new equipment and electrical safety when needed
Assists in the design, development and delivery of the preventative maintenance and electrical safety programs, incorporating a knowledge of hospital regulatory rules such as Joint Commission/JC, HRS, NPPA, etc. Keeps abreast of developing technology and changing regulatory rules affecting biomedical engineering
Equipment Lifecycle:
Support capital planning and equipment replacement
Analyze performance and cost data.
Responsible for calibration of biomedical test equipment, requiring periodic calibration according to BMH policy
Vendor Management:
Manage service contracts and vendors
Contribute and participate in the evaluation and purchasing process of acquiring biomedical equipment for the healthcare facilities
Safety:
Investigate equipment incidents and manage recalls as well as make recommendations to hospital leadership
Inspect all diagnostic and therapeutic biomedical equipment items introduced into the healthcare facility, and inspected prior to use
Maintains current inventory of spare parts and assists with the Departmental budget
Collaboration:
Partner with clinical departments and provide training
Responsible for the maintenance, calibration, and electrical safety of the healthcare facilities sterilizers
Maintains, services, and repairs biomedical equipment, always assures proper calibration and electrical safety to patients and staff
Position Requirements
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
Associate's or bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering, Electronics Technology or related field required.
EXPERIENCE
5+ years in biomedical engineering
2+ years leadership preferred
CERTIFICATIONS/ LICENSES
CBET, CRES, or CHTM preferred.
This position is currently accepting applications.
