Biomedical Engineer at Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Nashville, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Artificial Intelligence, Data Security, 3D Printing, Robotics, Simulation, Computer Systems, Research, Technical Simulation, Data Analysis, Budget Management, Performance Evaluation, Education, Problem Solving, Collaboration, Communication, Maintenance

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research. Organization: CELA Job Summary: In your pivotal role as Biomedical Engineer, you will establish artificial intelligence systems for multifaceted ability/disability and evaluations; manage data compilation, computer input and retrieval; establish and maintain computer systems. Additionally, under minimal supervision, you will perform a wide variety of complex tasks requiring practical understanding of scientific techniques, engineering techniques, rapid prototyping, 3D printing, robotics, simulation, maintenance, and advanced knowledge of scientific and engineering theory. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience) • 2 years relevant experience • Experience in operating and troubleshooting 3G Sim mannikins is preferred • Experience in operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting SLA, SLS, and FDM 3D printers is preferred You will work on site at the VUMC office on campus in Light Hall located in Nashville, TN and you will work Monday-Friday, traditional, daytime business hours. . DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: The Center for Experience Learning at Development (CELA) at VUMC consists of three interrelated domains: human simulation using standardized patients, technical simulation utilizing state-of-the-art mannequins, and experiential training using human cadavers. CELA strives for growth, balance and integration into students' clinical experiences with live patients, achieving this by preserving the highest degree of realism within carefully scripted encounters, dynamic scenarios, and progressively complex anatomical lessons. For more information, please visit https://www.vumc.org/cela/about-us. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Research and develop artificial intelligence programs • Deploy, configure, interface and upgrade realistic patient and virtual reality computer based simulators. • Design, develop, maintain and repair servers and databases. • Assist in all aspects of simulation-related research • Develop, implement and maintain procedures for data security and privacy. • Applies and adapts a variety of computational and analysis methods. • Utilize various avenues of research by attending in-service training and staff meetings, conferring with other professionals, and reading professional journals. • Evaluate and recommend purchase of computer hardware, software, auxiliary equipment in support of programs and research projects. • Perform follow-up performance evaluations. • Design, test, maintain, and modify computer information systems. • Develop specification input/ output. • Evaluate and establish data processing policies, methods, and procedures. • Develop systems for collection of research data. • Ensure financial resources are utilized effectively in the area. • Prepare budget specific to computer hardware, software programs, office supplies and other expenses. • Monitor expenditures against budget. • Provide written reports and documentation. • Develop and prepare usable data reports coordinating all components of disability evaluation into one whole assessment. • Develop outcome predictors, weighing systems for input data, etc. • Prepare special reports as requested; perform independent and group clinical and basic research. • Provide education in Artificial Intelligence Systems for specified hospital and medical school staff and faculty. • Educational sessions are well planned, presented effectively and in a timely manner. • Implement a preventative maintenance program with outside contract agencies and internal biomedical engineers. • Ensure PM program meets manufacturing and industry standards. • Follow-up to ensure program specifications are being met. Our professional administrative functions include critical supporting roles in information technology and informatics, finance, administration, legal and community affairs, human resources, communications and marketing, development, facilities, and many more. At our growing health system, we support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose. Core Accountabilities: Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members. Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements. Position Qualifications: Responsibilities: Certifications: Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience Experience Level: 2 years Education: Bachelor's Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled. PEOPLE ARE AT THE HEART OF ALL WE DO. Our vision: The world leader in advancing personalized health. Our mission: personalizing the patient experience through our caring spirit and distinctive capabilities. Making Health Care Personal. We’re looking for like-minded individuals driven to make a difference. We invite you to explore careers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. At VUMC, we place a priority on designing with and for our patients and families. We value collaboration, embrace continuous learning and discovery, and seek to be a place where everyone has the chance to thrive. We’re the largest private employer in Middle Tennessee, with a growing team and expanding footprint in towns and communities across the region. We employ more than 28,000 people who work in inpatient and outpatient clinical care, research, and graduate medical education as well as critical supporting roles in administration, information technology and informatics, finance, legal and community affairs, communications and marketing, fund-raising, groundskeeping and facilities, and many more. Our growing health system has more than 1,700 licensed hospital beds at: Vanderbilt University Hospital Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital Vanderbilt Stallworth Rehabilitation Hospital Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital It’s also home to hundreds of outpatient clinic and surgical locations throughout the region. We serve our community with many unique and specialized services including the Level 1 Trauma Center, a highly experienced Transplant Center that does the most heart transplants in the world, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Lung Institute, Burn Center and many more. World-leading academic departments and centers make scientific discoveries, advance clinical care and train the next generation of health care professionals. Our robust research enterprise consistently ranks among the highest in the country as measured by peer-reviewed grant funding from the National Institutes of Health. We’re honored to be consistently considered among the nation’s best hospitals, including being nationally ranked in multiple medical specialties for treating the most complex conditions in adults and children by US News and World Report. Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt ranked as the No. 1 children’s hospital in the southeast in 2024. We support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at VUMC for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose. Join us in Making Health Care Personal.

Responsibilities

The Biomedical Engineer will research and develop artificial intelligence programs, manage data systems, and assist in simulation-related research. They will also design and maintain computer systems and ensure data security and privacy.