Summary

JOB SUMMARY:

Within the context of a client and family centered model of care and, in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Providence Health Care, the person promotes a safe, respectful, and civil working setting for patients, residents, families, visitors and staff.

Reporting to the Regional Clinical Engineering Leader and/or the Senior Clinical Engineer as applicable, the Clinical Engineer applies recognized technology management principles to provide leadership and management for projects, strategic planning, resource planning and utilization, capital equipment planning, risk management, patient safety and quality improvement. This includes assisting with the management and direction for a designated area(s) within the lower mainland Biomedical Engineering Department such as (a) Risk Management (a) Equipment Planning, (b) Information Technology, (c) Projects & Systems, (d) Research & Development/Education or (e) Safety for individual health authorities and Providence Health Care (PHC). The health authorities and PHC (i.e., Fraser Health, Providence Health Care, Provincial Health Services Authority and Vancouver Coastal Health are collectively known as the “Organizations”).

The Clinical Engineer partners with biomedical engineering staff, clinical leaders, medical leaders, capital acquisitions, foundations, external regulatory and standards agencies, medical technology vendors and manufacturers and other key leaders and staff across the Organizations.

The Clinical

Engineer also works with other Biomedical Engineering departments in BC outside of the Lower Mainland on shared initiatives to advance the delivery of biomedical engineering services.

The Clinical

Engineer also coordinates and supervises the work of Biomedical Engineering Technologists and other staff as it relates to various projects and assignments.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Applied Science with a focus in Biomedical Engineering plus three (3) to five (5) years' recent engineering/technical experience including experience in Biomedical Engineering in a hospital environment or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Current registration or eligibility to register as a Professional Engineer with Engineers and Geoscientists BC.

Skills and Abilities

Comprehensive knowledge of engineering principles.

Sound knowledge of CSA standards, the Canadian Electrical Code and Health Canada regulations.

Demonstrated knowledge of health sciences.

Advanced analytical and problem solving skills.

Proficiency in the operation of a broad range of electronic test equipment and medical instruments.

Demonstrated leadership and accountability skills.

Demonstrated information technology (IT) knowledge and skills.

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Ability to deal with others effectively.

Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Ability to organize work, set objectives and priorities, and manage major concurrent projects with multiple stakeholders.

Ability to research, report and teach technical information and skills.

Assists with the planning and management of service deliverables for designated areas within the department.

Participates in the development and revision of LMBME and the Organizations' policies and protocols that deal with the safe use, management, and technical support of medical equipment technology, including conducting safety tests and training of clinical staff as required.





Consults and communicates directly with medical, nursing, and other administrative leaders on technical matters related to use of medical equipment technology in clinical practice - promoting and reinforcing strong linkages with medical, clinical and other support services teams

Coordinates and manages the planning, transition and implementation of project activities intended to support clinical and support services stakeholders by: assessing needs and priorities, establishing procedures, defining objectives and outcomes, coordinating project related activities and implementing strategies for success

Coordinates risk management activities for the department by establishing and reviewing risk management protocols such as incident investigations, hazard and recall monitoring, etc., and ensures that appropriate actions are implemented.

Regularly monitors regulatory and standards organizations such as Health Canada, ECRI, CSA, etc. and ensures that this information is incorporated into the Organizations' risk management and patient safety strategies.

Coordinates and supervises the work of Biomedical Engineering Technologists and other staff as it relates to various projects. Provides specific direction to all staff on issues such as Quality Improvement, Incident Investigation, Patient Safety, Device Hazard and Alert assessment and Capital Planning, etc.

Participates in the interview, selection and training of new employees. Assists in defining and implementing performance evaluations.

Participates in strategic planning for the department and assists the clinical services and the Organizations with strategic planning as it relates to medical technology.

Participates in the capital planning processes for the Organizations. As such, takes an active and significant role, sometimes including coordination, in the assessment of needs and priorities, the development of specifications, and the evaluation, selection, and implementation of technologies. Also actively participates in the ongoing and annual medical technology planning for the Organizations. Liaises with vendors and manufacturers.

Regularly monitors new medical technologies and technology trends related to health care, and makes recommendations to the Organizations and the clinical services.

Participates in Regional and Provincial Biomedical Engineering initiatives such as standardized protocols, common performance indicators, etc.

Coordinates quality improvement activities for the department and related areas with respect to medical devices and use. Ensures that standards of performance are defined and adhered to.

In emergencies, or when resources/expertise is otherwise unavailable, maintains and repairs a limited selection of specialized medical technologies for defined durations.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Coordinates risk management activities including incident investigations and hazard and safety alert assessment for a designated area of responsibility.

Assists with the planning and management of service deliverables for designated areas within the department.





Participates in the development and revision of LMBME and the Organizations' policies and protocols that deal with the safe use, management, and technical support of medical equipment technology, including conducting safety tests and training of clinical staff as required.

Consults and communicates directly with medical, nursing, and other administrative leaders on technical matters related to use of medical equipment technology in clinical practice - promoting and reinforcing strong linkages with medical, clinical and other support services teams

Coordinates and manages the planning, transition and implementation of project activities intended to support clinical and support services stakeholders by: assessing needs and priorities, establishing procedures, defining objectives and outcomes, coordinating project related activities and implementing strategies for success

Coordinates risk management activities for the department by establishing and reviewing risk management protocols such as incident investigations, hazard and recall monitoring, etc., and ensures that appropriate actions are implemented.

Regularly monitors regulatory and standards organizations such as Health Canada, ECRI, CSA, etc. and ensures that this information is incorporated into the Organizations' risk management and patient safety strategies.

Coordinates and supervises the work of Biomedical Engineering Technologists and other staff as it relates to various projects. Provides specific direction to all staff on issues such as Quality Improvement, Incident Investigation, Patient Safety, Device Hazard and Alert assessment and Capital Planning, etc.

Participates in the interview, selection and training of new employees. Assists in defining and implementing performance evaluations.

Participates in strategic planning for the department and assists the clinical services and the Organizations with strategic planning as it relates to medical technology.

Participates in the capital planning processes for the Organizations. As such, takes an active and significant role, sometimes including coordination, in the assessment of needs and priorities, the development of specifications, and the evaluation, selection, and implementation of technologies. Also actively participates in the ongoing and annual medical technology planning for the Organizations. Liaises with vendors and manufacturers.

Regularly monitors new medical technologies and technology trends related to health care, and makes recommendations to the Organizations and the clinical services.

Participates in Regional and Provincial Biomedical Engineering initiatives such as standardized protocols, common performance indicators, etc.

Coordinates quality improvement activities for the department and related areas with respect to medical devices and use. Ensures that standards of performance are defined and adhered to.

In emergencies, or when resources/expertise is otherwise unavailable, maintains and repairs a limited selection of specialized medical technologies for defined durations.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Coordinates risk management activities including incident investigations and hazard and safety alert assessment for a designated area of responsibility.

Job Accuracy Posting Flag

The hours of work, including start and stop times, days off, work area and work site may be subject to change consistent with operations requirements and applicable provisions of the Collective Agreement and statutes. Testing may be required. *A criminal record check may be required

📌 Clinical Engineer (Vancouver)
🏢 Providence Health Care
📍 Vancouver