1. Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute long-term strategies for healthcare technology management, including procurement, maintenance, risk assessment, and innovation.
2. Technology Optimization: Oversee the lifecycle management of medical devices and ensure focus on continuous improvement of processes. Work in close collaboration with Information Services, Clinical Operations and others to assure optimal integration, functioning and availability of medical devices.
3. Compliance & Safety: Ensure adherence to regulatory standards, such as FDA, HIPAA, Joint Commission and Cybersecurity to maintain patient safety and data security. Develop and implement consistent policies and procedures that guide the support functions of the Biomedical Engineering Department.
4. Budget & Resource Management: Develop financial plans, manage budgets, and optimize resources to maximize cost-effectiveness and return on investment.
5. Vendor & Stakeholder Relations: Collaborate with medical device manufacturers, HTM/IT vendors, healthcare administrators, and clinical teams to streamline technology solutions.
6. Team Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a skilled team of healthcare technology professionals, fostering innovation and continuous improvement.
7. Performance Monitoring: Establish metrics to track technology efficiency, patient safety outcomes, and operational performance.
8. Emerging Technologies: Stay ahead of industry trends, such as AI-driven healthcare solutions, telemedicine, and IoT-enabled medical devices, to drive innovation.

Education and Experience

1. Education: Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering, HTM, IT or a healthcare field required.
2. Certification: Certified Healthcare Technology Manager is preferred.
3. Experience in medical or technical equipment operations and maintenance management
4. Five years' management in a healthcare IT or Biomed/HTM environment required.
5. Familiarity with applicable regulatory and inspecting agency requirements.