Biomedical Engineering Technologist – Supervisor

at  Interior Health Authority

Interior Health is looking for a Clinical Informatics Analyst II to join the team on a full time permanent basis from our Kelowna location.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Graduate of a recognized program in Biomedical Electronics Technology, plus 5 years recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience required. Education and/or experience in supervision, management and coaching.
Eligible for membership in Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of B.C. required. Valid Class 5 B.C. Driver’s License required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Teaching: Ability to teach clients and others both one-on-one and in groups.
Knowledge Integration: Integrates best practice and current research evidence to support professional practice decisions and actions.
Communication: Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with clients, families, the public, medical staff and the members of the interdisciplinary team using, oral written and computer communication means. Demonstrated ability to effectively resolve conflict.
Critical Thinking: Demonstrated ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data (from multiple sources) to problem-solve and make decisions effectively. Applies the problem solving process demonstrating critical thinking and decision making skills using a systems approach.
Management: Demonstrated ability to organize work, set objectives and establish priorities. Manages time and resources, implements activities to promote cooperation among the interdisciplinary team, supervises responsibilities of others, and collaborates across disciplines.
Leadership: Promotes staff morale, engagement, and risk-taking. Demonstrates creative planning for change and innovations, implementation of IH policies or other protocols, and ongoing professional development of self and others.
Teamwork: Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork and a commitment to excellence in the provision of client care.
Equipment: Demonstrated computer skills including the use of Meditech and Windows based programs. Demonstrated data analysis skills including appropriate data analysis and reporting tools. Demonstrated ability in the use of e-mail and word processing. Ability to operate other related equipment as required in the specific practice area.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position

• Supervises Biomedical Engineering Technologists throughout Interior Health by coordinating work assignments, approving payroll, evaluating employee performance, determining related training and orientation requirements, and carries out disciplinary action.
• Assists in the provision of service continuation by working with other Supervisors to schedule leaves of absence, including vacation, shift rotations and training courses.
• Deals with clinical staff concerns and works to resolve service delivery issues.
• Guides, coaches and supports technologists to ensure consistent and efficient service delivery and record keeping. Conducts department orientation for new technologists.
• Assists in the provision of technologist professional development by identifying and recommending education priorities and needs.
• Assists in the selection of staff by reviewing applications, conducting interviews and reference checks, and making hiring recommendations.
• Authorizes the purchase of service parts within limits designated by the Manager, Biomedical Engineering. Assists the Biomedical Engineering Support Clerk and Purchasing with troubleshooting incorrect or delayed parts deliveries.
• Assigns and follows up on Device Alerts, Incident Investigations and other Medical Device safety issues.
• Reviews the work of contract service personnel. Reviews service contract proposals and makes recommendations regarding their purchase, renewal or cancellation.
• Participates in, and assigns technologists as required to biomedical equipment prioritization planning, RFP technical specifications development, equipment evaluation, and installation project teams.
• Ensures compliance with department policies and procedures; participates in quality improvement activities by suggesting quality indicators.
• Assists with the preparation of biomedical engineering capital and operating budgets.
• Performs analysis of statistical records and reports on various activities within their area by methods such as gathering data, recording, tabulating and summarizing information for budgetary requirements and workload monitoring.
• Ensures the practice of safe work procedures relating to the servicing of clinical equipment.
• Performs the duties of a Biomedical Engineering Technologist as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.