Supervisor, Clinical Engineering

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ChristianaCare, with Hospitals in Wilmington and Newark, DE, as well as Elkton, MD, is one of the largest health care providers in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Named one of "America's Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report, we have an excess of 1,100 beds between our hospitals and are committed to providing the best patient care in the region. We are proud to that Christiana Hospital, Wilmington Hospital, our Ambulatory Services, and HomeHealth have all received ANCC Magnet Recognition

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

To manage the day to day operations of the Clinical Engineering Department. To supervise and provide technical support for Biomedical Equipment Technicians, Radiologic Service Technicians, Equipment Inspectors and Secretary.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Sets priorities and assigns responsibilities for Biomedical Equipment Technicians, Radiology Technicians, and Equipment Inspectors in managing workload.
* Does performance reviews on all other members of department under his authority.
* Assumes duties and functions of technicians as circumstances demand.
* Manages the departmental requisition and materials management process.
* Develops and maintains parts inventory system and locates parts for specific equipment repair.
* Maintains technical library for procurement reference.
* Plans, supervises and participates in installation or movement of major medical systems.
* Serves as a technical reference on various types of patient care equipment.
* Assists in the investigation of incidents involving patient care equipment.
* Formulates and modifies clinical engineering policies and procedures to meet specific needs.
* Utilizes departmental computer system to track work, status of repairs and to generate management reports.
* Supervises and participates in the inservice training of new technicians and clinical staff concerning use and operation of patient care equipment.
* Attends staff meetings and participates in other meetings, seminars, workshops and conferences as required.
* Represents the department in absence of Director of Clinical Engineering.
* Develops and implements departmental safety policies and procedures, monitors employee safety performance, identifys workplace hazards and implements hazard controls, ensures employee safety education and training, completes accident investigation reports and corrects unsafe conditions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate's degree in electronic technology.

• Five years' experience in electronics maintenance and repairs. Prior supervisory experience.

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:
* Knowledge of electronic practices, procedures and equipment.
* Knowledge of electronic medical diagnostic equipment.
* Knowledge of Medical Center and departmental policies, procedures and standards.
* Knowledge of computer word processing and databases.
* Ability to plan, organize and implement policies and procedures.
* Ability to supervise and direct subordinate personnel.
* Ability to delegate work and responsibilities to subordinates and evaluate their performance.
* Ability to assess and evaluate problems and recommend solutions.
* Ability to analyze and maintain electronic and electromechanical equipment.
* Ability to establish and maintain positive interdepartmental relations.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be available, as circumstances demand, for rotating on-call duty in accordance with departmental policy and procedures.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/