Clinical Engineer

Description
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Clinical Engineer

This is a Senior Leader position within our Corporate Clinical Engineering (CE) team, providing Clinical Engineering guidance around the implementation of medical devices and managing our Medical Device Cyber Security program. Candidate must have practical CE experience as well as deep knowledge of modern implementation practices and cybersecurity practices.

Job Summary:

• The Clinical Engineer is a corporate resource that provides technical support of medical device systems throughout the HealthSystem. The Architect helps in the design of systems and works collaboratively with the staff of Clinical Engineering, Information Services as well as professionals of the many disciplines that use Medical Devices in the delivery of healthcare. That involves interacting with clinicians, educators, networking, MDS (interfacing medical devices with other systems), regulatory, safety, cybersecurity and many others. The Architect taps into national resources such as ECRI, AAMI, ACCE, TJC, HIMSS, and others as needed to keep up with, and share new developments, changes in regulatory requirements, and best practices throughout the industry.

Responsibilities:

• In collaboration with the CyberSecurity team, develop, maintain and manage the CyberSecurity strategy for Medical Devices
• Manage, educate and coach CE staff in the implementation of the CyberSecurity strategy for Medical Devices
• Represent Clinical Engineering and serve as an expert advisor to other departments in multiple forums.
• Provide CE expertise and input in DTS activities related to Medical Devices and the infrastructure that supports them.
• Identify relevant educational resources and programming for the Clinical Engineering staff and coordinate dissemination and delivery to managers and technicians
• Work across disciplines to resolve problems, develop system architecture, and improve design
• Implement and maintain quality assurance measures to improve safety
• Capture necessary CyberSecurity documentation in TMS (CMMS) Computerized Maintenance Management System and support CE efforts to enter appropriate information as required
• Work with staff in the monitoring and implementation of recalls and vulnerability patching.
• Interact with Vendors to make the best use of their expertise in support of the equipment, defining appropriate implementation architecture and fortifying Penn's CyberSecurity initiatives.
• Support Corporate Clinical Engineering in the contract review process to assure that appropriate requirements are included in the terms and conditions for network support and compliance with Penn standards for cybersecurity.
• Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, polices, and procedures
• Other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization

Credentials:

• Certification in Clinical Engineering (HTM)- Preferred
• Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (AAMI)- Preferred

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• Bachelor of Arts or Science- Required
• Education Specialization:
  Engineering/Biomedical Engineering or related field
• 10+ years of hospital clinical engineering experience- Required
• College or Technical coursework in Network and Cybersecurity Principals- Preferred
• 5+ years of experience working collaboratively with network operations in a healthcare- Preferred
• Master of Arts or Science- Preferred

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work for self and others
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to present complex information clearly to nonengineering stakeholders.
• Strong critical thinking skills for use in designing, validating and troubleshooting systems, devices and infrastructure
• Analytics: Ability to analyze data such as device inventory, repair history, recalls, cyber vulnerabilities, and other related information for trends and projections
• Project Management: Organize project related tasks, document progress and accomplishments, and communicate status to all involved
• Applications: Word, Excel, Visio, Project, Microsoft Power BI
• Experience in using Asset Management Database and ticketing systems to validate data and equipment compliance
• Expert knowledge of medical devices and their repair, maintenance and infrastructure and integration requirements
• Ability to collaborate effectively with DTS staff members

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

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We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.