Regional Manager - Clinical Engineering Imaging Technology

Position Overview

The Clinical Engineering Program provides strategic and operational medical device technology leadership and management within Shared Health and its Sites. Services include: medical equipment technology planning, ranging from major technological introductions and new construction to yearly patient care equipment upgrades (assessment, pre-purchase consultation, technical evaluation, clinical evaluation coordination); life-cycle management of medical equipment (incoming inspection; repair; modification; upgrading), including business case analysis of competing service support delivery options; Performance Assurance management of critical medical equipment (Performance Verification, Preventive Maintenance and Safety Testing); risk management (medical device statutes and regulations; electrical safety; incident investigation; Recall and Safety alert review, distribution, tracking and follow-up, and audit); medical equipment and general medical device technology education; comprehensive technical consultation regarding medical device usage; increasing value returned to the Centre through medical device technology initiatives; balancing differing clinical requirements related to medical device technology to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes; providing senior management and clinical Programs with analysis and recommendations related to complex current and emerging technology.

The Regional Manager Clinical Engineering - Imaging Technology manages the overall function of Clinical Engineering services related to imaging equipment throughout all sites of Shared Health and within all Clinical Programs. The Regional Manager functions as an integral member of the Shared Health DI Program Leadership Team taking responsibility for technology management aspects of the DI Program. While activities are carried out at one or more sites, the Regional Manager works within a regional framework and carries out all duties with a regional focus. The Regional Manager is responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of equipment services provided to Clinical Programs and in particular the DI Program. The Regional Manager has human resources and financial responsibility for regional imaging equipment service staff and financial responsibility for the DI Program centralised equipment service budget.

Experience

• Five years experience directly related to Clinical Engineering with a minimum of two years experience in a position of significant responsibility, required.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Masters degree in Clinical or Biomedical Engineering, required.
• A recognized credit course in Project Management within 2 years of incumbency, if not previously obtained.
• A course in Management/Supervisory Skills within 3 years of incumbency, if not previously obtained.
• Formal training in strategic planning concepts and principles preferred.
• Advanced education may be considered in lieu of experience.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Must be registered, and maintain registration at all times, with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of the Province of Manitoba. If not immediately registered as a Professional Engineer, the incumbent must obtain the designation of Professional Engineer within 1 year of meeting all eligibility requirements of the Association.
• Membership in at least one of the following organizations is required:  the American College of Clinical Engineering (ACCE); the Canadian Medical and Biological Engineering Society (CMBES); the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI); the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE).
• Clinical Engineering certification from the Healthcare Technology Certification Commission or equivalent within 1 year of meeting all eligibility requirements of the Commission, preferred.

Qualifications and Skills

• Proven leadership capability.
• Highly self-motivated with strong ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
• Management skills: financial, operational, and human resource.
• Ability to effectively lead multi-disciplinary teams.
• Abstract thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to maintain professional manner under a variety of working circumstances.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong customer service focus.
• Proficient in PC use and office productivity software application such as word processor, spreadsheet, database and presentation.
• Able to work under pressure and make decisions using sound judgement.

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable