Carle Health
Overview
The Director of Biomedical Engineering is responsible for overseeing and leading the biomedical engineering operations across all facilities within Carle Health, ensuring the effective management, maintenance, and optimization of clinical technologies and medical equipment. This leadership role will drive the integration of biomedical engineering solutions that align with organizational goals while ensuring regulatory compliance, system reliability, and cost-effectiveness. The Director will collaborate closely with clinical teams, Information Technology, and operational staff to implement best practices, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and foster continuous improvement in biomedical engineering services.
Qualifications
Certifications:
Certified Healthcare Technology Manager (CHTM) within 18 months or
Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) within 18 months
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical Engineering or
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or
Bachelor's Degree in Related Field
Work Experience
Biomedical service – 10 years and
Leadership – 5 years
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership and Oversight
Manage the enterprise-wide biomedical engineering teams
Provide direction, mentorship, and support
Ensure consistent, high-quality biomedical engineering services across Carle Health
Develop and implement a unified biomedical engineering strategy
Align with organization’s mission, goals and objectives
Ensure a cohesive approach to medical equipment management and technology deployment
Collaborate with leadership, clinical teams, Information Technology, and other departments
Set priorities for biomedical engineering and make recommendations
Improve operational efficiency, patient safety and clinical outcomes
Participate as a member of or lead committees as required
Equipment Management
Oversee lifecycle management of all medical equipment, including acquisition, installation, maintenance, calibration, and replacement across the enterprise
Ensure that all medical equipment supports clinical workflows, enhances patient care and complies with regulatory requirements, including FDA, HIPAA, DNV and other relevant standards
Establish and manage asset management programs to monitor performance, utilization, and condition of equipment across multiple sites
Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management
Ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations governing medical devices, including patient safety standards and data security standards
Participate in risk management and mitigation strategies for healthcare technology, including cybersecurity threats, device safety and operational continuity
Stay current with regulatory changes and best practices in biomedical engineering
Operational Efficiency and Process Improvement
Drive operational improvements by implementing best practices and standardization for management and maintenance
Optimize performance of services, improve equipment uptime and streamline workflows
Participate in review of capital purchases of medical equipment
Ensure clinical needs can be met and optimization of features/functions implemented
Staff Management and Development
Lead, manage and mentor biomedical engineering staff across the enterprise
Recruitment, training and professional development
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence
Encourage staff to stay current with new technologies and regulatory changes
Provide performance evaluations, set objectives
Facilitate ongoing education and certification opportunities for team members
Collaborations and Communication
Serve as the organization’s point of contact for biomedical engineering issues
Communicate with leadership regarding equipment status, performance, compliance issues, and improvement initiatives
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration with Information Technology, Cyber Security, Vendor Management, Projects and Construction, and Facilities
Budget and Financial Management
Develop and manage the enterprise biomedical engineering budget; identify cost-saving opportunities
Develop and oversee the capital planning process and rolling 5-year capital replacement plan
Innovation and Technology Integration
Stay ahead of emerging technologies and recommend solutions to improve patient care and decrease costs
Participate in implementing new technologies and systems; ensure successful integrations
Oversee lifecycle management of equipment; ensure regulatory compliance
Provide performance evaluations and facilitate ongoing education for team members
About Us Find it here. Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. Carle Health is based in Urbana, IL, with nearly 16,600 team members across eight hospitals and multiple healthcare businesses. Carle Health offers opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and lifelong careers.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. E-Verify may be used for work-authority verification.
Compensation And Benefits The compensation range for this position is $47.28 per hour - $81.32 per hour. This range is a good faith minimum and maximum at the time of posting. Actual compensation offered will depend on experience, qualifications, location, licenses, and shifts worked. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.
Employment type: Full-time | Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology | Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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Qualifications
Certifications:
Certified Healthcare Technology Manager (CHTM) within 18 months or
Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) within 18 months
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical Engineering or
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or
Bachelor's Degree in Related Field
Work Experience
Biomedical service – 10 years and
Leadership – 5 years
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership and Oversight
Manage the enterprise-wide biomedical engineering teams
Provide direction, mentorship, and support
Ensure consistent, high-quality biomedical engineering services across Carle Health
Develop and implement a unified biomedical engineering strategy
Align with organization’s mission, goals and objectives
Ensure a cohesive approach to medical equipment management and technology deployment
Collaborate with leadership, clinical teams, Information Technology, and other departments
Set priorities for biomedical engineering and make recommendations
Improve operational efficiency, patient safety and clinical outcomes
Participate as a member of or lead committees as required
Equipment Management
Oversee lifecycle management of all medical equipment, including acquisition, installation, maintenance, calibration, and replacement across the enterprise
Ensure that all medical equipment supports clinical workflows, enhances patient care and complies with regulatory requirements, including FDA, HIPAA, DNV and other relevant standards
Establish and manage asset management programs to monitor performance, utilization, and condition of equipment across multiple sites
Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management
Ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations governing medical devices, including patient safety standards and data security standards
Participate in risk management and mitigation strategies for healthcare technology, including cybersecurity threats, device safety and operational continuity
Stay current with regulatory changes and best practices in biomedical engineering
Operational Efficiency and Process Improvement
Drive operational improvements by implementing best practices and standardization for management and maintenance
Optimize performance of services, improve equipment uptime and streamline workflows
Participate in review of capital purchases of medical equipment
Ensure clinical needs can be met and optimization of features/functions implemented
Staff Management and Development
Lead, manage and mentor biomedical engineering staff across the enterprise
Recruitment, training and professional development
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence
Encourage staff to stay current with new technologies and regulatory changes
Provide performance evaluations, set objectives
Facilitate ongoing education and certification opportunities for team members
Collaborations and Communication
Serve as the organization’s point of contact for biomedical engineering issues
Communicate with leadership regarding equipment status, performance, compliance issues, and improvement initiatives
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration with Information Technology, Cyber Security, Vendor Management, Projects and Construction, and Facilities
Budget and Financial Management
Develop and manage the enterprise biomedical engineering budget; identify cost-saving opportunities
Develop and oversee the capital planning process and rolling 5-year capital replacement plan
Innovation and Technology Integration
Stay ahead of emerging technologies and recommend solutions to improve patient care and decrease costs
Participate in implementing new technologies and systems; ensure successful integrations
Oversee lifecycle management of equipment; ensure regulatory compliance
Provide performance evaluations and facilitate ongoing education for team members
About Us Find it here. Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. Carle Health is based in Urbana, IL, with nearly 16,600 team members across eight hospitals and multiple healthcare businesses. Carle Health offers opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and lifelong careers.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. E-Verify may be used for work-authority verification.
Compensation And Benefits The compensation range for this position is $47.28 per hour - $81.32 per hour. This range is a good faith minimum and maximum at the time of posting. Actual compensation offered will depend on experience, qualifications, location, licenses, and shifts worked. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.
Employment type: Full-time | Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology | Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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