Bioengineering Services Assistant Director - (26003803)
University of Iowa Health Care Bioengineering Services has an outstanding opportunity to join our team as an Assistant Director. In this role, you will direct activities of the Bioengineering Department in the selection, procurement, and delivery of biomedical equipment and services. You will develop annual goals and objectives related to supporting the growth and development of bioengineering in response to present and future needs. Will service as administrative on-call contact. Position Responsibilities: AnalysisEstimate Capital Management projects during the study phaseEvaluate number of rooms and expect equipment, estimate number of hours required for installation Estimate hours of activation meetingsEstimate ancillary supplies for the projectAttend Schematic and Design/Development meetingsMeet with clinical user(s) to understand how the new space will be used and what technology is neededAssist department(s) and medical equipment planner to select the correct equipment for the unitWork with vendor(s) to acquire planning guide and conduit schedules to share with the design teamAttend all SD and DD meetings, reviewing submitted drawings and making sure that vendor drawings are reflected on the architectural drawingsReview line items on vendor quotes to make sure that quote matches what was specified on the drawings/equipment planServe as a subject matter expert for anything relating to medical equipmentFinal decision maker on any large scope project within Bioengineering scopeCost of ownership analysisEngineering Project ManagementAttend regular Bioengineering management meetings and deliver status updates on all projectsEscalate any deficiencies to the project manager or department head(s)ComplianceComplete risk evaluations on new and existing equipment, determining manufacturer requirements and schedulesUpdate CMMS Product Catalog record with the final maintenance recommendation and frequencyAdd all new models to the CMDB Product CatalogCreate and edit preventive maintenance proceduresAdd all new equipment into the Bioengineering maintenance management systemEvaluate and complete Riskonnect patient safety reportsEvaluate and delegate completion of medical equipment recallsDetermine if affected product is in inventoryCreate tickets on affected equipment for remediation work if applicableDelegate remediation work once identifiedResponsible for directing the work of multiple Bioengineering teams through the use of Policy and Standard Operating Procedures Serve on committees that are the final decision makers on compliance matters, which could include, but are not limited to:Member LASER safety panelMember of the Anesthesia Workroom Leadership CommitteeEnvironment of Care CommitteeMedical Equipment Management Workgroup (sub-group of EOC).PlanningDetermine Bioengineering department requirements regarding expanded services as enterprise grows and business needs changeDetermine standard or optimal staffing to equipment ratiosDetermine standard or optimal space needs for new biomedical service areasEvaluate that staffing levels and schedules are meeting the enterprise medical equipment maintenance needsMay regularly meet with department administration to go over Bioengineering service and requestsInterdepartmental coordination, such as managing equipment needs when there are planned Critical Power, Life Support or normal power outagesAssist the Director with Bioengineering budget preparation by providing feedback for needed test equipment, technician vendor training, conferences etc.Assist with financial review/auditing/setting of labor rateApplication of Technical KnowledgeEvaluate any new patient related technology request for Capital Management or Departmental projects and determine how this technology will fit with our current equipmentEvaluate existing complex patient related system change requests and determine the impact on the original system design while meeting manufacturers specifications and patient safetyEvaluate escalated complex equipment issues and give guidance to Bio staff to resolve themServes as escalation contact for after-hours Bioengineering supportCommunicationMeet and understand with Departmental stakeholders what technology is needed and how it is going to work with new/existing equipmentUnderstand how this technology integrates with other departments (HCIS / Rad Engineering / Engineering Services) and communicate the requirements needed (conduit/power/cabling) to successfully implement this technologyWork with design team/medical vendor/project managers clearly defining the requirements for different medical technologiesMark-up drawings/schematics and meet regularly with the design team to confirm all of the drawings are accurate before construction beginsParticipate in construction meetings and walk-thru ensuring that everything on the drawing is built and installed to specification. If it is not communication is critical to get it rectifiedCommunicate with vendors during system installations and coordinate with other UI Health Care internal departments (HCIS/Rad Engineering/Engineering Services) to make sure everything is setup so the system can be successfully installedServes as subject matter expert for Bioengineering related items.LeadershipResponsible for managing and arranging technical or softskills training for employees as part of their career developmentResponsible for developing and implementing departmental wide policy and standard operating procedures for Bioengineering employeesResponsible for evaluating departmental structure and modifying it when necessary to adapt to changing work environmentFinancial ResponsibilityMeet with departmental administration and help them understand the total cost of ownership for medical systems they intend to acquire so they can appropriately budget for the maintenance of these systemsEvaluate service agreement offerings and compare it to the maintenance history of the device to help departmental administration understand the value of the agreementsEvaluate new system maintenance requirements for department administration and determine if it is advantageous for Bioengineering to support or if OEM is more cost effectiveResponsible for assisting with budget preparation and expenditure tracking within BioengineeringHealth Care Information Systems (HCIS): Provides and supports information and communication systems and technology that facilitate quality patient care, progressive medical education, and innovative research.HCIS services University of Iowa Health Care by providing comprehensive, high-level support for patient care delivery, internal and external communication, technology innovation, medical education, and research. Creating and maintaining a positive, productive, and rewarding environment for information technology and communication staffPay Grade: https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/professional-and-scientific-pay-structureSalary: $88,00.00 to commensurate – Paygrade 6BThe University of Iowa offers a generous benefits package, including 24 days paid vacation per year to start and paid sick leave. Complete information regarding the full benefits package may be viewed at https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefitsPercent of Time: 100%Location: Main Hospital - 200 Hawkins Dr Iowa City, IAStaff Type: Professional & ScientificType of Position: Regular
Education Requirements: Master’s degree within biomedical engineering or related technical discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.Experience Requirements: Minimum 3 years of experience working with biomedical equipment or healthcare technology.Advanced electronic training with knowledge of electronic theory and various types of patient care equipment and technology.In-depth knowledge of Joint Commission and other applicable standards and regulations. Knowledge of computer systems and ability to use basic computer software packages (word processing, spreadsheets, work order tracking, inventory management, and databases). Ability to plan, organize, and implement policies and procedures. Ability to clearly communicate technical principles to non-technical personnel both verbally and in writing.Ability to supervise, direct, evaluate, and delegate work and responsibilities to direct reports. Ability to analyze complex problems and recommend solutions.Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.Must meet the University of Iowa Fleet Services program rules and regulations, due to the ability to drive University vehicles.
Desired Qualifications: Experience maintaining medical equipment in a hospital environment.Experience supervising technical service staff.Demonstrated experience working with various service vendors and other customers to arrange availably of equipment for service.Experience evaluating service history of equipment to recommend the continuation or cancellation of contracts or service agreements.
To be considered, applicants must upload a resume (under submission relevant materials) that clearly addresses how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. A cover letter is desired as part of the application process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.For additional questions contact Mark Heston - mark-heston@uiowa.edu
: Iowa City
: Facilities/Skilled Trades
: Healthcare
: Regular
Full-time
: Sep 15, 2026, 5:54:23 PM
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