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Manager Clinical Engineering

MedStar Health
$82,617.00 - $157,352.00 /Yr.
United States, Maryland, Leonardtown
25500 Point Lookout Road (Show on map)
Aug 19, 2026
About the Job General Summary of Position Manages day to day operations of the Clinical Engineering department under the general oversight of the Director or Vice President of Clinical Engineering. Performs duties of a Biomed Technician as necessary. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Develops department goals objectives policies and procedures. Ensures compliance with business unit policies and procedures and governmental and accreditation regulations. Develops and recommends department operating budget and manages resources according to approved budget. Selects trains orients and assigns department staff. Develops standards of performance evaluates performance and conducts performance management planning. Initiates or makes recommendations for personnel actions. Maintains ongoing communication with subordinates to review programs provide feedback discuss new developments and exchange information. Manages day to day operations of the Clinical Engineering department within assigned site(s) and region under the general oversight of the Director or Vice President of Clinical Engineering. In the absence of the Director and/or VP of Clinical Engineering handles day-to-day management decisions in the department. Takes part in and at times may be responsible for clinical capital equipment planning budgeting and acquisition. Assists with planning evaluating reviewing and recommending purchase and technical design proposals for related equipment acquisition. Provides guidance and consultation to senior administration and medical staff regarding technology assessment utilization and acquisition. Assists with the evaluation and determining post warranty support options and contracts. Helps with budgeting negotiating and managing clinical equipment support options and contracts. Recommends maintenance or replacement of clinical equipment. Produces comprehensive quantitative and qualitative analyses of all department functions. Gathers data and maintains appropriate documentation. Submits analytical reports and recommendations to appropriate personnel on a periodic or as needed basis. Participates in incident investigation and reporting related to equipment failures or patient safety concerns providing data from multiple managed systems. Participates on Clinical teams and initiatives related to patient safety and complex technologies to define cause make recommendations and initiate corrective action as needed. Participates in the Environment of Care Committee helps in identifying risks completing associated objectives performance measures management plans and annual evaluations for medical equipment. Builds and maintains stakeholder relationships within assigned site(s) and region to ensure an understanding of and alignment to organizational needs and understanding and support by the organization of department objectives. Mentors and develops associate's skills. Manages associates' competencies and their ability to inspect repair and perform preventive maintenance of medical equipment. Performs personnel leadership and management functions for the designated area to include but not limited to interviewing hiring scheduling training coaching counseling evaluating and terminating employees as delegated by the Director and/or VP of Clinical Engineering to optimize efficiency and effectiveness of department operations. May conduct performance evaluations establish standards of performance and ensures adherence. Coordinates new projects and medical equipment installations. Assists in identifying scope providing estimates for work requirements and cost working with blueprints schematics sketches and team members where needed. Provides leadership for the team to enhance process and meet specific goals on projects/construction designated by the senior leadership team. Helps establish and maintain clinical equipment related vendor relationships. Assists in ensuring vendor/contract compliance with terms and conditions of agreements and MedStar Health standards. When necessary reviews and authorizes all payments to vendors and maintains fiscal control over departmental expenditures. Assists in reviewing all contracts related to clinical equipment and related technologies makes detailed assessment and provides recommendations to the Director and/or VP of Clinical Engineering and necessary department and senior administration. Assists with monitoring updating and coordinating the accuracy and completeness of the Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS); to ensure integrity and established policies are followed. Works closely with Information Services colleagues on integration and security standards. These responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this position and is not to be considered as all inclusive. Other duties and responsibilities may also be assigned by the executive leadership team to ensure site or region needs are fulfilled. Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and business unit in community outreach efforts. Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams and maintains effective working relationships with other departments. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimal Qualifications Education Associate's degree in related field required or must be actively pursuing Associate's degree required Experience 3-4 years 3 years of progressively more responsible job-related or management experience. required Licenses and Certifications CBET - Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician CHTM or CBET Upon Hire required or must be actively pursuing and obtain CHTM or CBET within 2 years required Knowledge Skills and Abilities Knowledge of Joint Commission and other regulatory agency's accreditation requirements. Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to effectively interact with all levels of management internal departments and external agencies. Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to exercise independent judgment. Business acumen and leadership skills. Working knowledge of various computer software applications. Ability to travel between sites as necessary. This position has a hiring range of USD $82,617.00 - USD $157,352.00 /Yr.