Director - Clinical Engineering

Job Description

UW Medicine has an outstanding opportunity for a Director of Clinical Engineering. This position will oversee Clinical Engineering staff and operation of both the Northwest and Montlake Campuses.

WORK SCHEDULE

• Days
• Full-time

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Clinical Engineering is responsible for ensuring the safety, reliability, compliance, and optimal performance of all medical equipment across UWMC. Core responsibilities include strategic and operational leadership, equipment management including lifecycle management, regulatory compliance, quality and performance improvement, staff and vendor oversight.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct the clinical engineering department, ensuring that all regulatory, safety and financial obligations are met
• Directly oversee operations which include both regulatory and safety compliance of clinical engineering aligning with UW Medicine’s mission, quality, safety, and efficiency goals.
• Responsible for Clinical Engineering financial performance, contract negotiations and labor management that help UWMC achieve its financial and operational goals.
• Oversee the lifecycle management of medical devices including acquisitions, installation, preventive maintenance, repairs and disposal to ensure uninterrupted patient care.
• Ensure adherence to all regulatory and accreditation standards required.
• Monitor and improve equipment performance, reliability, and safety outcomes.
• Direct supervisory responsibilities of manager and select staff and close collaboration with supervisors. This includes management of schedules, performance evaluations, setting goals, weekly meetings to track progress towards goals, navigating any HR issues or complexities.

REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Bioengineering or other Technical Discipline and 5 years of experience in the field.

Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Desired – Master of Science degree in biomedical engineering with a clinical engineering concentrations, health administration or business is preferred. Five years’ experience in medical or technical maintenance management preferred; five years’ management of a hospital clinical engineering program preferred

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$160,008.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum:

$199,920.00 annual

Other Compensation:

-

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

Not Applicable