To provide engineering services to medical and research areas including selection, acquisition and service of medical devices, project management, technical investigations of clinical incidents, clinical / technical problem-solving, device design and solution of novel system and technical problems.

• Leads a project through all stages of its lifecycle.

• Works with a multidisciplinary team of internal and external customers and stakeholders to identify the needs, coordinates the purchase, manages the installation, helps organize the Inservice training, plans for the handoff to day-to-day operations, and documents the project.

• May manage a project team of other clinical engineers, BMETs, and / or team leaders.

• Assists in capital equipment purchases and preparation of budgets.

• Works with clinical or research departments to design, implement, and analyze studies for new medical equipment evaluations and trials.

• Evaluates safety and efficacy of medical devices.

• Investigates cost-effectiveness of alternatives to current technologies.

• Leads quality improvement activities regarding medical equipment.

• Suggests and helps implement strategies for management of technology in assigned clinical areas or technologies.

• Investigates clinical incidents involving medical devices and prepares and files appropriate reports (with department QA and Safety Coordinator), disseminates information regarding possible hazards and implements corrective action.

• Communicates to manufacturers about problems with medical devices; ensures appropriate response.

• Manages, participates in, and may teach educational programs for clinical and technical staff. Helps to mentor technical staff.

• Maintains knowledge of and advises hospital personnel of codes and regulations regarding clinical devices and support facilities.

• Maintains a proficient level of Clinical Engineering expertise to act as a resource to the department.

• Serves on internal and / or external hospital committees and working groups.

• Provides on-call response to administrative, management and/or technical problems.

• Performs other related duties as required.