Position Summary / Career Interest:

Under the supervision of the Director of PeriOperative and Procedural Services, this position is accountable for oversight of perioperative and procedural equipment, workflows, and staffing. Scope of practice will include, but is not limited to: direct oversight of a team of perioperative clinical engineering technologists, policy and procedure development, organizational structure, lean practices, preventive maintenance procedures and schedules, assigns priorities and distributes workload to the technical staff, etc. The PeriOperative Clinical Engineering Supervisor deploys and supervises department resources to meet the service requirements for patient care technology in TUKH Health System. Monitors service agreements within the Health System and provides oversight for quality, cost effectiveness, and overall performance. This employee acts as an educational resource for staff and assures compliance of the medical equipment environment with national codes and standards, including accreditation requirements. This position is responsible for establishing and maintaining liaison relations with Hospital Biomed, KUHA Construction and Maintenance, Service / Sales Representatives, and others, for the purpose of maintaining a high level of patient and employee safety during surgical procedures, construction projects, facilities and equipment failures, etc. This individual will have the ability to lead, motivate, and hold individuals accountable for high quality work and service.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Specific focus is completion of projects such as maintenance program upkeep, hospital equipment inventory, and other special projects requested by nursing management (i.e Manager, Director, VP, and etc.).
• Supervises and instructs other clinical and biomedical equipment personnel in the safe use, application, testing, and preventive maintenance and repair of all types of clinical equipment technologies and systems. Demonstrates knowledge with equipment-to-patient interfacing and ability to explain to physicians, nurses, technicians and others.
• Responsibility/focus on the successful completion of all life-Support and non-life support equipment preventative maintenance within the required time frame, following manufacturer recommended procedures. Schedules and monitors assigned maintenance and Perioperative repairs with service providers (internal and external). Review outcome of preventive maintenance actions and make recommendations to appropriate Departmental Staff concerning improvements (i.e. Team Supervisors, Educators, Managers, and Directors).
• Serves as an equipment liaison between any perioperative department and Hospital Biomed, KU Maintenance, and other stakeholders. Mentors and educates to convey knowledge-based, professional responses to physicians, nurses, technicians, maintenance personnel, and service repair personnel.
• Responds promptly to O.R. calls and triage the level of importance as needed; while consistently analyzing problems and deriving a safe, functional solution.
• Investigates and follows up on any questionable equipment after case is over to ensure proper function before it is used again.
• Maintains knowledge on aseptic technique and follow appropriate sterile field protocols.
• Maintains accurate and complete equipment records in the Hospital Equipment Management System.
• Participates in ongoing formal or informal education regarding the clinical and biomedical fields.
• Assists in project management.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• Associates Degree OR
• Bachelors Degree OR
• Completion of a Certificate Program for Biomedical Equipment Technician through State Technical College of Missouri, The college of Biomedical Equipment Technology, or similar accredited program with manager approval. OR
• Completion of a U.S. military biomedical equipment technology program
• 4 or more years Clinical and Biomedical experience in an ICU or OR setting
• Equipment competencies for Operating Room/Anesthesia equipment

Required Licensure and Certification

• Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) - Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI)

Knowledge Requirements

• Excellent oral communication skills
• Word processing skills

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.