- Leading medical equipment technology planning and implementation projects
- Analyzing medical equipment technology needs and market options in collaboration with Medical Engineering, clinical and procurement teams
- Taking responsibility for strategizing, procuring, preparing, and implementing new medical devices with the collaboration of various stakeholders (clinical, FM-PRO, Digital, JDMI, IPAC, Privacy)
- Providing consultation and technical support for healthcare technology in education and redevelopment initiatives
- Investigating incidents involving medical technology, analyzing findings and implementing/recommending corrective measures
- Leading groups in the implementation of medical device-related projects that may be time- and cost- sensitive; and evaluating and reporting on progress and outcomes of the project
- Managing service history data within existing maintenance management databases; reporting out data to clinical and non-clinical teams and analyzing costs and benefits of various service options and strategies
- Supporting quality improvement initiatives to maximize equipment uptime and ensure superior customer satisfaction (ex., creating policies, procedures and processes)
- Supporting the work of Medical Engineering teammates and Clinical Engineering Interns
- Completion of recognized Masters degree in Clinical Engineering or Biomedical Engineering, or recognized engineering equivalent
- Registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) in Ontario with the PEO required within 2 years of incumbency
- Minimum of five (5) years related experience required; new graduates still encouraged to apply
- Experience working in a hospital or healthcare environment preferred
- Certification in Clinical Engineering preferred
- Applicants with proven recent and related training and experience may be considered
- Strong problem recognition and problem-solving skills in a technical field
- Strong interpersonal skills and customer service skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to manage deadlines
- Strong conceptual thinking, strategic thinking, and project management skills
- Understanding of the healthcare and hospital system
- Strong ability to work effectively as a team member and build working relationships with other colleagues
- Ability to work as an autonomous and independent professional
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Commitment to patient care and safety
- "Can-do" and open-minded attitude, ability to pivot when needed
- Ability to absorb new information quickly
- Strong computer skills, including reporting ( Excel) and Microsoft 365 Applications
- Satisfactory performance and attendance history
Clinical Engineer - Toronto, Canada - University Health Network
Description
Company Description
The University Health Network, where "above all else the needs of patients come first", encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of "Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning", the University Health Network (UHN), Canada's largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.
Job Description
Union: Non-Union
Site: Toronto Western Hospital
Department: Medical Engineering
Reports to: Manager, Clinical Engineer
Grade: B:010
Hours: hours per week
Salary: $83,242-$104,052 annually (To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)
Status: Permanent, Full-Time
Closing Date: May 5, 2024
Position Summary
UHN is looking for a skilled, dynamic, and motivated Clinical Engineer to join our Medical Engineering Department. The Medical Engineering Department is an agile and vibrant team that is responsible for managing medical equipment and technology across all sites and programs of UHN. The Clinical Engineer is an integral part of the department.
This position is part of the Engineering Team and will report to the Manager/Clinical Engineer. This position will be integrated in departmental support teams and will work closely with the other engineers, technologists, and managers in the department. This position will also collaborate closely with medical, nursing, and other clinical professionals to guide, design, develop, and promote safe and effective medical device use.
The Clinical Engineer will manage the entire lifecycle of UHN's medical device assets by implementing strategic plans (ex., applying fleet planning principles), supporting the procurement processes (ex., RFPs, contracts and specifications, technical knowledge) and leading medical device implementation projects ( project management). The Clinical Engineer will also provide an additional level of support by using engineering/scientific principles to solve practical problems and participate in safety incident investigations. The Clinical Engineer will collaborate with hospital clinical and support teams to develop strategic plans for the acquisition and management of medical equipment at multiple sites consistent with the vision, mission and goals of the hospital.
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Qualifications
Additional Information
All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.
UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.
Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.
All UHN Employees are required to be fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine series, approved by Health Canada or the World Health Organization, as a condition of hire. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required. Should you be the successful candidate, you will be required to comply with UHN's mandatory Vaccination Policy that is in effect.
UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.