SUMMARY

At Rochester Regional Health, the Human Factors Engineer plays a pivotal role in ensuring the safety, usability, and effectiveness of our new innovative processes (clinical and operational) and products (clinical and operational). By applying principles of human factors engineering, usability testing, and user-centered design, the Human Factors Engineer will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to create intuitive and efficient solutions that meet the needs of healthcare providers, patients, and other stakeholders.

STATUS: Full time             

LOCATION: Riedman Campus       

DEPARTMENT: Innovation Center

SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday days

        

ATTRIBUTES

Bachelor's degree Bachelor's degree in Human Factors Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Cognitive Psychology, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field. Master's degree preferred. 5+ years of work experience ​Experience with clinical or medical devices strongly preferredProficiency in qualitative and quantitative research methods, including usability testing protocols, survey design, and statistical analysis.Strong understanding of human factors principles, usability engineering standards (e.g., FDA guidance), and regulatory requirements governing the design and evaluation of medical devices and healthcare technologies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct human factors analyses to identify potential usability issues and safety hazards associated with medical devices, software applications, and clinical processes within our health systemLead human factors analysis to prevent patient harm by applying the appropriate human factors methodologies, including the work system analysis, usability testing, qualitative and quantitative research design, workflow analysis, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis and any other relevant methods.Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including clinicians, engineers, designers, and product managers, to integrate human factors considerations throughout the product development lifecycleDesign and execute usability studies, user interviews, and contextual inquiries to gather insights into user needs, preferences, and behaviors.Develop usability requirements, user interface design guidelines, and best practices for the design and evaluation of healthcare technologies and clinical workflowsEvaluate prototypes and existing systems through heuristic evaluations, cognitive walkthroughs, and usability testing sessions to identify opportunities for improvement

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

S - Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$75,000.00 - $115,000.00

CITY:

Rochester

POSTAL CODE:

14617

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans by a prospective employee and/or employee’s Physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.