To oversee the staff and all operations of the Biomedical Engineering Department. The Director is responsible and accountable for the overall operations of the department including the development of department goals and objectives that are consistent with the hospital mission, the management of personnel, preparing/monitoring of and accountability for the department budgets.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities Includes the Following:

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in specialized related field preferred
• Working knowledge of medical equipment and high technical skills
• Working knowledge of computer programs including Microsoft Office and data base software programs
• Previous management/ leadership experience or minimum of 7 years relevant experience
• Clinical knowledge of medical equipment.

Core Competencies

• Must be able to communicate effectively in English.
• Must maintain a calm disposition and work well under stress.
• Needs no supervision and is a self-starter.
• Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to motivate and influence others to achieve excellence
• Must be able to work from sketches, written or verbal instructions. High level analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving ability
• Able to work well both alone and with others.
• Highly organized, systematic and able to function successfully in a fast-paced environment
• High level of initiative and ability to manage competing priorities / short deadlines

Physical/Mental Demands/Requirements & Work Environment

• May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee may be exposed to are listed in the hospital’s SDS (Safety Data Sheet) data base and may be accessed through the hospital’s Intranet site (Employee Tools/SDS Access). A copy of the SDS data base can also be found at the hospital switchboard, saved on a disc.
• Must be able to constantly position self in order to perform job duties over an extended of time.
• Must be physically capable of making prescribed inspections and repairs of the plant, and be able to visually and audibly determine any discrepancies.
• Must be able to perform job duties when exposed to high level of noise.
• Must be able to perform snow/ice removal and work in all outdoor weather conditions.
• Able to work from sketches and blueprints.
• Must be able to transport heavy objects up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods,
• Able to work well with department staff and other hospital staff.
• Able to concentrate for extended periods of time.
• Able to communicate via telephone, fax machine, computer, internet, etc
• Have visual perception needed to comprehend color-coded wiring systems.
• Must have physical dexterity, coordination and stamina to perform the inspections, which involves ascend/descend ladders, using and operating the tools and machinery to perform job duties.
• Able to communicate effectively with all hospital departments and personnel.

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The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of White Plains Hospital.

$168,772 - $246,891

Location: White Plains Hospital · Biomedical Engineering
Schedule: Full Time, Day, Monday-Friday