Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced and highly qualified Biomedical Engineer to join our healthcare organization. As a Biomedical Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in managing our medical equipment program and ensuring the safety, functionality, and compliance of medical technology within our healthcare facility. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years of hospital or healthcare experience in medical equipment maintenance or management and possess a deep understanding of computer-based medical systems, networking protocols, information security, and healthcare standards and regulations.

*Travel associated with this role will consist of being away for about a week every 2 months*

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive medical equipment management program that complies with applicable healthcare standards, regulatory agencies, and industry best practices.
• Create and deliver a curriculum for a continuing education program focused on the safe and effective use of medical technology for healthcare staff.
• Manage a recall and safety alert program for medical devices, including conducting medical device hazard investigations, to ensure compliance with patient safety goals, SMDA (Safe Medical Devices Act), and TJC (The Joint Commission) requirements.
• Lead capital asset and infrastructure planning for medical equipment, covering initial concept, installation, and effective implementation of complex medical technology.
• Serve as the subject matter expert in the field of biomedical engineering, providing direct support for specialized clinical technology, including service, system administration, training, quality assurance, and life-cycle management.
• Advise clinical and administrative staff on medical technology, including existing and emerging technology, to assess viability, long-term suitability, compatibility, and safety.
• Apply project management principles to the deployment of medical equipment and health information technologies, ensuring timely and effective implementation.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders, including technical and professional staff at various levels of the organization, to ensure seamless integration of medical technology.
• Stay updated on regulatory agencies' requirements, industry regulatory standards, and International Standard Organization (ISO) standards to maintain compliance and drive continuous improvement.

Basic Qualifications:

The Contractor key personnel shall meet one of the following basic qualifications, regardless of role in the services provided under this contract:

• Experience within a medical center and Biomedical Engineering department
• OR, Experience working in or with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
• OR, Understanding of VISN, VA medical center, and Biomedical Engineering department operations

In addition to the basic qualifications, the Contractor key personnel shall meet the following role-specific qualifications based on the core functions and services each will be providing under this contract.

Role Specific Qualifications: 

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or Certification as a Clinical Engineer (CCE). 
• 5+ years experience as a Hospital-based BME or a Field Service Engineer with extensive laboratory experience. Major laboratory vendor (e.g., Abbott, Roche, Beckman Coulter etc.) experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge and familiarity with laboratory management systems, both General Lab and Point-of-Care. Knowledge of Data Innovations Instrument Manager, Abbott RALS and Siemens UniPOC highly desirable.
• Experience with Oracle Health (formerly Cerner) EHR, strong experience with Oracle Health (CareAware) MDI and PathNet required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of concepts related to computer based medical systems, networking protocols, and information security as it applies to medical technology within VHA.
• Demonstrated competency in the ability to conduct a medical equipment management program that is compliant with applicable healthcare standards and regulatory agencies; ability to develop a curriculum for a continuing education program that address the safe and effective use of medical technology; ability to manage a recall and safety alert program for medical devices, including medical device hazard investigations, to assure compliance with patient safety goals, SMDA, and TJC requirements; ability to conduct capital asset and infrastructure planning for medical equipment spanning initial concept, installation, and effective implementation of complex medical equipment; ability to function as the subject matter expert in the field of biomedical engineering, directly supporting specialized clinical technology, including service, system administration, training, quality assurance, and life-cycle management; ability to effectively advise clinical and administrative staff on medical technology, including existing and emerging technology, which addresses viability, long-term suitability, compatibility, and/or safety; to apply project management principles to deployment of medical equipment and health information technologies.
• Demonstrated skill in in communicating and working collaboratively with key stakeholders, including technical and professional staff at various levels of the organization.
• Understanding of regulatory agencies’ requirements, industry regulatory requirements and International Standard Organization standards.

Eligibility:

Compensation:

Salary for this position is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, location, the candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, competencies and experience, as well as contract specific affordability and organizational requirements. The proposed salary range for this position is outlined below.

Salary range: $90,000 - $120,000

Blue Water Thinking offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental and vision), paid time off, federal holidays, and matching 401K plan.

Job Description:

The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing small- to medium-scale healthcare technology projects within the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The role requires strong project management skills, an in depth understanding of healthcare technology management (HTM), and experience working within the VA enterprise.

The Project Manager will lead tasks throughout the full project lifecycle, including project planning, execution, stakeholder communication, risk management, and successful project delivery. The position requires coordination across clinical, technical, and administrative teams, ensuring compliance with VA and federal regulations and alignment with organizational goals.

*Travel associated with this role will consist of being away for about a week every 2 months*

Responsibilities:

• Plan, lead, and execute multiple HTM-related projects involving the Oracle Health Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) efforts within the VA healthcare system, ensuring timely and successful delivery.
• Collaborate with EHRM stakeholders across Biomedical Engineering departments, VA medical centers, and VISN leadership to define project goals and deliverables.
• Communicate project status, risks, and milestones effectively with technical and non-technical audiences, including VA leadership and clinical staff.
• Develop and present detailed project reports and presentations to a wide range of stakeholders.
• Utilize knowledge of various HTM Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) to inform project planning and tracking.
• Integrate the use of emerging technologies, including Large Language Model (LLM) applications, to support decision-making, documentation, and process automation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher and certification in project management (e.g. Project Management Professional (PMP).
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a hospital or healthcare environment managing medical equipment or HTM programs.
• Experience with leading EHR deployments across multiple health care facilities. 
• Understanding of federal regulatory requirements, including those from The Joint Commission (TJC) and applicable ISO standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking, stakeholder engagement, and technical presentations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven experience working with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, including familiarity with VHA systems and operations.
• Knowledge and experience with Oracle Health Cerner Millennium or Electronic Health Record Modernization deployments
• Experience with a variety of HTM CMMS platforms (e.g., AEMS/MERS, Nuvolo, Maximo).
• Familiarity with LLM tools and applications for use in documentation, analysis, or workflow support.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a federal public trust clearance.

Compensation:

Salary for this position is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, location, the candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, competencies and experience, as well as contract specific affordability and organizational requirements. The proposed salary range for this position is outlined below.

Salary range: $95,000 - $125,000

Blue Water Thinking offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental and vision), paid time off, federal holidays, and matching 401K plan.