Overview
On Site
USD 34.50 - 57.00 per hour
Full Time
Skills
Technical Support
Optimization
Workflow
Electromechanics
Interfaces
Medical Devices
Acquisition
Strategic Planning
Real-time
Root Cause Analysis
Preventive Maintenance
Training
SAFE
Regulatory Compliance
Quality Improvement
Leadership
Communication
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Collaboration
Adaptability
Embedded Systems
Management
Mechanical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Testing
Quality Control
Quality Assurance
Job Details
Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.
Work Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Salary Range: $34.50 - $57.00
Union Position:
No
Department Details
Summary
Provides advanced technical support to physicians, advanced practice providers, and clinical staff on clinical technologies. Provides expert planning for clinical technology expansion.
Job Description
The Lead Clinical Engineer is a key member of the perioperative services team, responsible for the oversight, integration, and optimization of advanced clinical technologies within the procedural environment. This role ensures the safe, effective, and efficient operation of complex systems including surgical navigation, robotic-assisted surgery platforms, integrated operating room systems, and patient monitoring technologies. The engineer serves as the primary technical expert and liaison between clinical staff, biomedical engineering, IT, and external service providers, ensuring that all perioperative technologies support optimal patient outcomes and clinical workflows.
This position requires a deep understanding of electromechanical systems, software interfaces, and networked medical devices. The Lead Clinical Engineer will lead efforts in technology planning, acquisition, and implementation, contributing to capital equipment decisions and long-term strategic planning. They will be responsible for troubleshooting and resolving technical issues in real-time, including during surgical procedures, and will conduct root cause analyses for adverse events involving clinical technologies. The role also includes supporting preventive maintenance schedules, performing minor repairs, and coordinating emergency service responses when necessary.
In addition to technical responsibilities, the Lead Clinical Engineer will develop and deliver training programs for clinical staff, ensuring safe and proficient use of surgical technologies. They will also play a critical role in policy development, compliance with regulatory standards, and continuous quality improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, and will thrive in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment where collaboration and adaptability are essential.
This role is embedded within the surgical services department and may require direct support during patient care activities. The Lead Clinical Engineer is expected to be a proactive innovator, continuously seeking opportunities to enhance the integration and performance of clinical technologies in support of surgical excellence.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required or Master's degree preferred in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, industrial engineering or a similar engineering or scientific background.
Two years' experience working with medical equipment, and background in equipment testing and quality control/quality assurance preferred.
Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred. If PE license is not obtained, background experience or Master's degree is highly preferred.
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1- or send an email to
Work Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Salary Range: $34.50 - $57.00
Union Position:
No
Department Details
Summary
Provides advanced technical support to physicians, advanced practice providers, and clinical staff on clinical technologies. Provides expert planning for clinical technology expansion.
Job Description
The Lead Clinical Engineer is a key member of the perioperative services team, responsible for the oversight, integration, and optimization of advanced clinical technologies within the procedural environment. This role ensures the safe, effective, and efficient operation of complex systems including surgical navigation, robotic-assisted surgery platforms, integrated operating room systems, and patient monitoring technologies. The engineer serves as the primary technical expert and liaison between clinical staff, biomedical engineering, IT, and external service providers, ensuring that all perioperative technologies support optimal patient outcomes and clinical workflows.
This position requires a deep understanding of electromechanical systems, software interfaces, and networked medical devices. The Lead Clinical Engineer will lead efforts in technology planning, acquisition, and implementation, contributing to capital equipment decisions and long-term strategic planning. They will be responsible for troubleshooting and resolving technical issues in real-time, including during surgical procedures, and will conduct root cause analyses for adverse events involving clinical technologies. The role also includes supporting preventive maintenance schedules, performing minor repairs, and coordinating emergency service responses when necessary.
In addition to technical responsibilities, the Lead Clinical Engineer will develop and deliver training programs for clinical staff, ensuring safe and proficient use of surgical technologies. They will also play a critical role in policy development, compliance with regulatory standards, and continuous quality improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, and will thrive in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment where collaboration and adaptability are essential.
This role is embedded within the surgical services department and may require direct support during patient care activities. The Lead Clinical Engineer is expected to be a proactive innovator, continuously seeking opportunities to enhance the integration and performance of clinical technologies in support of surgical excellence.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required or Master's degree preferred in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, industrial engineering or a similar engineering or scientific background.
Two years' experience working with medical equipment, and background in equipment testing and quality control/quality assurance preferred.
Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred. If PE license is not obtained, background experience or Master's degree is highly preferred.
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1- or send an email to
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