Work where every moment mattersEvery day approximately Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkThe creation of the HHC System Support Office recognizes the work of a large and growing group of employees whose responsibilities are continually evolving so that we and our departments now work on behalf of the system as a whole rather than a single member organizationWith the creation of our new umbrella organization we now have our own identity with a unique payroll benefits performance management system service recognition programs and other common practices across the systemJob SummaryAs the ITS Biomedical Engineering Director of Operations you will play a critical role in leading and managing the operational aspects of biomedical engineering services for assigned regions within Hartford HealthCare including multiple HHC regions HHCMG and contracted sites Reporting to the System Director you will ensure the safe effective and secure delivery of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and support for our medical equipment Your strategic planning skills will be essential as you implement local and system directives aligned with HHCs strategic goals You will be responsible for the salary and non salary budget of your assigned regions Through leadership and engagement you will cultivate a positive team environment focused on continuous improvement staff development and consistent documentation practices to ensure we are always ready for regulatory inspectionsKey ResponsibilitiesLeadership Culture Champion HHCs core values and demonstrate HW Leadership BehaviorsUtilize Lean methodologies during team huddles to drive continuous improvementApply High Reliability Techniques to minimize clinical and non clinical errorsOperational ExcellenceEnsure adherence to the Medical Equipment Management Plan for your assigned regionsImplement and maintain cybersecurity protocols for biomedical equipmentDevelop and monitor departmental goals aligned with HHCs strategic initiativesCollaborate with local leadership to address equipment requests concerns and issues offering solutions and recommendationsProvide the Environment of Care Committee with monthly KPIs and conduct regular rounds at acute care sitesFacilitate team engagement during huddles celebrating successes monitoring progress providing recognition and fostering continual improvementManage timekeeping and payroll approve PTO and adjust schedules to ensure coverageConduct monthly meeting with direct reports Coordinate equipment recalls and alerts with regional engineersGenerate reports to improve the work environmentProvide regular performance feedback to staff and conduct annual appraisalsEngage with department leadership solicit feedback on performance and address improvement opportunitiesEnsure staff documentation is consistently completed for compliance with regulatory agencies including TJC DPH CMS CAP NFPA OSHA FDA AAMI ASHE and ANSIParticipate on local and system level initiatives to improve medical device systems managementEquipment Life Cycle ManagementCapital Planning Identify end of lifeend of support medical equipment for assigned areasCollaborate with engineers to develop system wide remediation plansPartner with leadership to create regional medical equipment capital plans and acquisitionsBudget Responsibility Develop and manage salary and non salary budgets for your assigned regionsAnalyze budget variances and report findings with reconciliation measures to the System DirectorProject Management Serve as a stakeholder or project manager for medical equipment projectsManage projects from initiation to completion including coordination with finance purchasing and deploymentAssist in strategic planning for medical device systems and provide project supportOther Related Duties Perform other duties as required by the System DirectorWorking RelationshipsReports ToITS Biomedical Engineering System DirectorDirect ReportsBiomedical Engineering Work Coordinator Biomedical Equipment Technician I II and III Varies Indirect ReportsVaries Clinical Systems Engineering Team External VendorsContractorsOversee and manage vendor and contractor performance monthly invoices and customer relationsBudget ResponsibilityResponsible for developing and managing salary and non salary budgetsAct as project manager on projects up to Operational approval level up to Work where every moment mattersEvery day approximately Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkThe creation of the HHC System Support Office recognizes the work of a large and growing group of employees whose responsibilities are continually evolving so that we and our departments now work on behalf of the system as a whole rather than a single member organizationWith the creation of our new umbrella organization we now have our own identity with a unique payroll benefits performance management system service recognition programs and other common practices across the systemJob SummaryAs the ITS Biomedical Engineering Director of Operations you will play a critical role in leading and managing the operational aspects of biomedical engineering services for assigned regions within Hartford HealthCare including multiple HHC regions HHCMG and contracted sites Reporting to the System Director you will ensure the safe effective and secure delivery of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and support for our medical equipment Your strategic planning skills will be essential as you implement local and system directives aligned with HHCs strategic goals You will be responsible for the salary and non salary budget of your assigned regions Through leadership and engagement you will cultivate a positive team environment focused on continuous improvement staff development and consistent documentation practices to ensure we are always ready for regulatory inspectionsKey ResponsibilitiesLeadership Culture Champion HHCs core values and demonstrate HW Leadership BehaviorsUtilize Lean methodologies during team huddles to drive continuous improvementApply High Reliability Techniques to minimize clinical and non clinical errorsOperational ExcellenceEnsure adherence to the Medical Equipment Management Plan for your assigned regionsImplement and maintain cybersecurity protocols for biomedical equipmentDevelop and monitor departmental goals aligned with HHCs strategic initiativesCollaborate with local leadership to address equipment requests concerns and issues offering solutions and recommendationsProvide the Environment of Care Committee with monthly KPIs and conduct regular rounds at acute care sitesFacilitate team engagement during huddles celebrating successes monitoring progress providing recognition and fostering continual improvementManage timekeeping and payroll approve PTO and adjust schedules to ensure coverageConduct monthly meeting with direct reports Coordinate equipment recalls and alerts with regional engineersGenerate reports to improve the work environmentProvide regular performance feedback to staff and conduct annual appraisalsEngage with department leadership solicit feedback on performance and address improvement opportunitiesEnsure staff documentation is consistently completed for compliance with regulatory agencies including TJC DPH CMS CAP NFPA OSHA FDA AAMI ASHE and ANSIParticipate on local and system level initiatives to improve medical device systems managementEquipment Life Cycle ManagementCapital Planning Identify end of lifeend of support medical equipment for assigned areasCollaborate with engineers to develop system wide remediation plansPartner with leadership to create regional medical equipment capital plans and acquisitionsBudget Responsibility Develop and manage salary and non salary budgets for your assigned regionsAnalyze budget variances and report findings with reconciliation measures to the System DirectorProject Management Serve as a stakeholder or project manager for medical equipment projectsManage projects from initiation to completion including coordination with finance purchasing and deploymentAssist in strategic planning for medical device systems and provide project supportOther Related Duties Perform other duties as required by the System DirectorWorking RelationshipsReports ToITS Biomedical Engineering System DirectorDirect ReportsBiomedical Engineering Work Coordinator Biomedical Equipment Technician I II and III Varies Indirect ReportsVaries Clinical Systems Engineering Team External VendorsContractorsOversee and manage vendor and contractor performance monthly invoices and customer relationsBudget ResponsibilityResponsible for developing and managing salary and non salary budgetsAct as project manager on projects up to Operational approval level up to Requirements and SpecificationsMinimum RequirementsBachelorrsquos degree in Biomedical or related EngineeringTechnology discipline preferredFive years of Biomedical Engineering experience preferably in a hospital environmentTwo years working in a lead roleCBET CCE or CHTM certification may substitute for experienceAbility to communicate effectively with technical and non technical personnel develops high level communications and presentations to leadershipPreferred RequirementsBachelorrsquos degree in Biomedical or related EngineeringTechnology discipline with Masterrsquos degree in Biomedical EngineeringTechnology or MBA preferred years of Biomedical Engineering experience preferably in a hospital environmentFive years as a supervisor or in management capacityCHTM Certified Healthcare Technology Manager may substitute for years of experienceKnowledge Skills and AbilitiesIn depth knowledge of medical devices systems and new technologyStrong analytical problem solving and decision making skillsExcellent written and verbal communication and presentation skillsWorking knowledge of Lean principles and the ability to lead process improvement initiativesAbility to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgmentQuick ability to learn adapt to and teach new technologies and techniquesAbility to function as a problem solver for both the Biomedical Engineering department and clinical departmentsCapability to function as a valuable member of an engineering teamPhysical Demands and Working ConditionsThe role requires periods of sitting standing and walkingOccasional lifting up to lbs bending stooping reaching and using hand dexterityFrequent use of communication equipment including computer phone and communication devicesExposure to standard hospital environment includes exposure to electronic equipment noise and occasionally exposure to airborne infectious disease or bodily fluids while using Personal Protective EquipmentWill be required to drive to other locations within the assigned regionAdditional InformationThis job description is intended to provide a general overview of the positions responsibilities and should not be considered an exhaustive list of all duties tasks and requirementsAll employees are expected to familiarize themselves and comply with all federal state and local health care laws regulations and rules applicable to their job dutiesJoin Our TeamIf you are a passionate experienced leader with a commitment to excellence in biomedical engineering we encourage you to apply At Hartford HealthCare you will find a fulfilling career where your contributions are valued and your growth is supportedThis description is more engaging and easier to read than a straight copy of the text It also uses active language and focuses on the impact the role has on the organization Let me know if you have any other questionsWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour momentRequirements and SpecificationsMinimum RequirementsBachelorrsquos degree in Biomedical or related EngineeringTechnology discipline preferredFive years of Biomedical Engineering experience preferably in a hospital environmentTwo years working in a lead roleCBET CCE or CHTM certification may substitute for experienceAbility to communicate effectively with technical and non technical personnel develops high level communications and presentations to leadershipPreferred RequirementsBachelorrsquos degree in Biomedical or related EngineeringTechnology discipline with Masterrsquos degree in Biomedical EngineeringTechnology or MBA preferred years of Biomedical Engineering experience preferably in a hospital environmentFive years as a supervisor or in management capacityCHTM Certified Healthcare Technology Manager may substitute for years of experienceKnowledge Skills and AbilitiesIn depth knowledge of medical devices systems and new technologyStrong analytical problem solving and decision making skillsExcellent written and verbal communication and presentation skillsWorking knowledge of Lean principles and the ability to lead process improvement initiativesAbility to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgmentQuick ability to learn adapt to and teach new technologies and techniquesAbility to function as a problem solver for both the Biomedical Engineering department and clinical departmentsCapability to function as a valuable member of an engineering teamPhysical Demands and Working ConditionsThe role requires periods of sitting standing and walkingOccasional lifting up to lbs bending stooping reaching and using hand dexterityFrequent use of communication equipment including computer phone and communication devicesExposure to standard hospital environment includes exposure to electronic equipment noise and occasionally exposure to airborne infectious disease or bodily fluids while using Personal Protective EquipmentWill be required to drive to other locations within the assigned regionAdditional InformationThis job description is intended to provide a general overview of the positions responsibilities and should not be considered an exhaustive list of all duties tasks and requirementsAll employees are expected to familiarize themselves and comply with all federal state and local health care laws regulations and rules applicable to their job dutiesJoin Our TeamIf you are a passionate experienced leader with a commitment to excellence in biomedical engineering we encourage you to apply At Hartford HealthCare you will find a fulfilling career where your contributions are valued and your growth is supportedThis description is more engaging and easier to read than a straight copy of the text It also uses active language and focuses on the impact the role has on the organization Let me know if you have any other questionsWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour moment