Regional Clinical Engineer - Masters

The Clinical Engineering Shared Administrative Service provides strategic and operational medical device technology leadership and management. Services include: medical equipment technology planning, ranging from major technological introductions and new construction to yearly patient care equipment upgrades (assessment, pre-purchase consultation, technical evaluation, clinical evaluation coordination); life-cycle management of medical equipment (incoming inspection; repair; modification; upgrading), including business case analysis of competing service support delivery options; Performance Assurance management of critical medical equipment (Performance Verification, Preventive Maintenance and Safety Testing); risk management (medical device statutes and regulations; electrical safety; incident investigation; Recalls and Safety Alerts review, distribution, tracking and follow-up, and audit); medical equipment and general medical device technology education; comprehensive technical consultation regarding medical device usage; increasing value returned to the region through medical device technology initiatives; balancing differing clinical requirements related to medical device technology to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes; providing senior management and Clinical Programs with analysis and recommendations related to complex current and emerging technology.

• One year directly related experience in Biomedical/Clinical Engineering required.
• Familiarity with various computer systems (particularly personal computers) and software packages essential.

• Post-secondary degree in clinical engineering, biomedical engineering or equivalent from an accredited educational institution is required.
• Master’s degree in Biomedical / Clinical Engineering or equivalent is required.

SPECIAL TRAINING:

• A recognized credit course in Project Management within 2 years of incumbency, if not previously obtained.
• A course in management/supervisory skills within 3 years of incumbency, if not previously obtained.

• Must be registered, and maintain registration at all times, with Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba. If not immediately registered as a Professional Engineer upon on application, the incumbent must obtain the designation of Professional Engineer within 1 year of meeting all eligibility requirements of the Association.
• Active and in good-standing membership in at least one of the following organizations is required within 1 year of incumbency, at the incumbent’s expense:
  • the American College of Clinical Engineering (ACCE),
  • the Canadian Medical and Biological Engineering Society (CMBES),
  • the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI), or
  • the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE).

Clinical Engineering certification from the International Certification Commission or equivalent within one year of meeting all eligibility requirements of the Commission.

• Proven leadership capability.
• Highly self-motivated with strong ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
• Excellent management skills: financial, operational and human resource.
• Excellent ability to effectively lead multi-disciplinary teams.
• Good abstract thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to maintain professional manner under a variety of working circumstances.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong customer service focus.
• Proficient in PC use and office productivity software application such as word processor, spreadsheet, database and presentation.
• Able to work under pressure and make decisions using sound judgement.

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