What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Engineer (Cedars-Sinai Health System) - Onsite position at Cedars-Sinai?
Job Description
Grow your career at Cedars-Sinai!
The Enterprise Information Services (EIS) team at Cedars-Sinai understands that true clinical transformation and the optimization of a clinical information systems implementation is fueled through the alignment of the right people, processes, and technologies. Cedars-Sinai has once again solidified its position as a global healthcare technology leader, receiving top accolades in not one but two prestigious surveys.
Why work here?
Cedars-Sinai placed in the top 20 on Newsweek’s “World's Best Smart Hospitals 2024” list, which highlights hospitals that have excelled in the utilization of electronic functionalities, telemedicine, digital imaging, artificial intelligence and robotics.
The organization’s Healthtech excellence was acknowledged again, this time by the esteemed “CHIME Digital Health Most Wired“ recognition program. Cedars-Sinai was assigned a Level 10—the most prestigious level of certification—five years in a row (one of only four health systems worldwide). Cedars-Sinai netted high scores across multiple verticals and particularly excelled in areas of infrastructure, interoperability, and population health innovation.
What you will be doing:
The Clinical Engineer II provides engineering services to medical and research areas including selection, acquisition and service of medical devices, project management, technical investigations of clinical incidents, clinical/technical problem solving, system design, and solution of novel system and technical problems. May lead teams comprised of engineers and technicians. Educates medical and technical staff on medical technologies, lead quality improvement activities, and suggest innovative solutions to technical problems.
Experience Requirements:
Two (2) plus years of experience providing clinical engineering services using established engineering methods and standards in evaluating, investigating, and problem solving.
Three (3) plus years of experience in clinical engineering in a hospital. (preferred)
Good interpersonal skills: ability to successfully communicate and collaborate with others of different skill sets, backgrounds, and levels within and external to the organization. Solid skills in technical writing.
Ability to lead small to medium size projects.
Educational/Certification Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Healthcare, or related field.
Master’s Degree in Engineering. (preferred)
Certified Clinical Engineer (CCE). (preferred)
Req ID : 7111
Working Title : Clinical Engineer (Cedars-Sinai Health System) - Onsite
Department : Clinical Technology Systems
Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category : Information Technology
Job Specialty : Biomedical Technology
Overtime Status : EXEMPT
Primary Shift : Day
Shift Duration : 8 hour
Base Pay : $78,020.80 - $124,841.60
Grow your career at Cedars-Sinai!
The Enterprise Information Services (EIS) team at Cedars-Sinai understands that true clinical transformation and the optimization of a clinical information systems implementation is fueled through the alignment of the right people, processes, and technologies. Cedars-Sinai has once again solidified its position as a global healthcare technology leader, receiving top accolades in not one but two prestigious surveys.
Why work here?
Cedars-Sinai placed in the top 20 on Newsweek’s “World's Best Smart Hospitals 2024” list, which highlights hospitals that have excelled in the utilization of electronic functionalities, telemedicine, digital imaging, artificial intelligence and robotics.
The organization’s Healthtech excellence was acknowledged again, this time by the esteemed “CHIME Digital Health Most Wired“ recognition program. Cedars-Sinai was assigned a Level 10—the most prestigious level of certification—five years in a row (one of only four health systems worldwide). Cedars-Sinai netted high scores across multiple verticals and particularly excelled in areas of infrastructure, interoperability, and population health innovation.
What you will be doing:
The Clinical Engineer II provides engineering services to medical and research areas including selection, acquisition and service of medical devices, project management, technical investigations of clinical incidents, clinical/technical problem solving, system design, and solution of novel system and technical problems. May lead teams comprised of engineers and technicians. Educates medical and technical staff on medical technologies, lead quality improvement activities, and suggest innovative solutions to technical problems.
- Responsible for moderate to highly sophisticated equipment management by working with a multidisciplinary team of internal and external customers and stakeholders to identify needs, coordinates purchases, manages installations, organizes in-service trainings, plans for the handoff to day-to-day operations, and documents projects.
- Works in conjunction with the Device Integration Team and/or clinical departments to design, implement, and analyze new medical equipment evaluations and trials and device integration projects. Implements' strategies for management of technology in assigned clinical areas in or around clinical/non-clinical devices.
- Responsible for reporting clinical incidents involving medical devices and disseminating information to all vital parties. Communicates to manufacturers about problems with medical devices and ensures appropriate response. Responds to and addresses recalls/remediations, contract management, and department policy and procedure tasks.
- Ensures all program components support Joint Commission and other state and local codes that relate to electrical and mechanical safety. Performs rounds on clinical (patient care) units to verify accurate equipment use and operation. Maintains knowledge of and advises hospital personnel of codes and regulations regarding clinical devices and support facilities.
- Diagnoses and solves technical and/or system problems of minimal to moderate complexity. Monitors compliance with equipment preventive maintenance schedules and resolves compliance issues.
Experience Requirements:
Two (2) plus years of experience providing clinical engineering services using established engineering methods and standards in evaluating, investigating, and problem solving.
Three (3) plus years of experience in clinical engineering in a hospital. (preferred)
Good interpersonal skills: ability to successfully communicate and collaborate with others of different skill sets, backgrounds, and levels within and external to the organization. Solid skills in technical writing.
Ability to lead small to medium size projects.
Educational/Certification Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Healthcare, or related field.
Master’s Degree in Engineering. (preferred)
Certified Clinical Engineer (CCE). (preferred)
Req ID : 7111
Working Title : Clinical Engineer (Cedars-Sinai Health System) - Onsite
Department : Clinical Technology Systems
Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category : Information Technology
Job Specialty : Biomedical Technology
Overtime Status : EXEMPT
Primary Shift : Day
Shift Duration : 8 hour
Base Pay : $78,020.80 - $124,841.60
Salary : $78,021 - $124,842
