Supervisory Biomedical Engineer - Deputy HTM Chief

The Deputy Chief of Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) supports the Chief HTM service at VA Western New York Healthcare System. The staff Biomedical Engineers and Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist (Biomedical Information Systems) will directly report to the Deputy Chief of HTM. The Deputy Chief of HTM assists the Chief with the management of the HTM service and the medical equipment life cycle at VA Western New York Healthcare System.

Major duties include, but are not limited to: Serves as the Deputy Chief for the Healthcare Technology Management Service, assisting in the leadership, management, and strategic direction of biomedical engineering operations across the Healthcare System. Acts as a senior advisor to the HTM Chief on biomedical engineering principles, healthcare technology management, medical device integration, and clinical systems operations. Oversees daily activities associated with medical equipment and networked clinical systems, ensuring optimal functionality, regulatory compliance, and alignment with Veterans Health Administration directives and policies. Manages the operation, performance, optimization, and maintenance of medical imaging networks, clinical databases, and associated healthcare technologies, including troubleshooting system failures and implementing corrective actions. Develops and maintains protocols for clinical data transmission, image management, archiving, storage capacity planning, and quality management processes to ensure integrity and availability of clinical information. Coordinates installation, maintenance, software support, upgrades, repairs, and quality assurance activities for healthcare technology systems throughout the organization. Collaborates with clinical, administrative, information technology, and vendor partners to ensure effective integration, support, and operation of medical systems and technologies. Maintains current knowledge of advances in biomedical engineering, healthcare technology, medical imaging systems, and information management systems through continuous professional engagement and education. Assists in the development of strategic technology initiatives, capital asset planning, equipment replacement programs, and budget submissions supporting Healthcare System operational requirements. Supervises and co-manages biomedical engineering personnel, including performance management, training, workforce development, staffing recommendations, employee relations, awards, and operational oversight. Reviews and recommends solutions regarding complex and non-routine workforce management, training, travel, overtime, and resource allocation issues. Participates in local and regional healthcare technology initiatives, VISN workgroups, task forces, and multidisciplinary committees. Provides expert consultation and coordination with executive leadership, clinical service chiefs, information technology professionals, contractors, vendors, and VISN representatives. Supports telehealth technologies and assists with prioritization of specialized requests from healthcare programs and clinical services. Develops, maintains, and tests contingency and continuity plans for medical equipment and clinical systems to support uninterrupted patient care operations. Work Schedule: Week 1: Monday-Thursday 7:30am-5p, Friday off. Week 2: Monday-Thursday 7:30am-5p, Friday 7:30am-4pm Compressed/Flexible: Compressed Telework: Not available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 14845F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.

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