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At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission—from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community.  We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.

At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare — people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds – to apply.

 

 

Job Summary

Summary
Responsible for designing, developing and providing safety testing, repair, and maintenance of biomedical equipment. Also ensures that the biomedical equipment is in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and quality control standards.
Essential Functions
Participates in all phases of capital equipment purchases including clinical needs determination and budgeting, market survey and evaluation, and introduction of devices into clinical areas.
-Mentors and trains others biomedical engineers.
-Leads large-scale projects across an entity.
-Approves new equipment by conducting tests, ensuring adherence to codes and making modifications.
-Installs new equipment by establishing, adjusting, calibrating and testing performance.
-Directs biomedical equipment operation by providing equipment operation demonstrations, instructing other healthcare staff in use and care of equipment and answering questions.
-Improves equipment performance by studying machine-patient interaction, conferring with equipment users, developing modifications, and collaborating with manufacturers.
-Maintains supplies inventory by checking stock, anticipating needs, placing and expediting orders, and verifying receipt.

 

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor's Degree Biomedical Engineering required

Experience
Biomedical Engineering Experience 5-7 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledgeable in biomedical equipment, its testing/maintenance and diagnostic repair.
- Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics and diagrams.
- Excellent communication skills to enable building relationships with others and share information effectively.
- Strong problem-solving skills to identify and resolve issues with medical equipment.
- Ability to lead and mentor.
- Excellent team building skills to collaborate with multiple health care providers.

 

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

 

Remote Type

Onsite

 

Work Location

149 Thirteenth Street Building 149

 

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

 

Employee Type

Regular

 

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

 

EEO Statement:

The General Hospital Corporation is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

 

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