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Summary
The HTM Imaging Equipment Manager is the primary administrative contact between the departments and the Healthcare Technology Management Imaging Team. This position develops, directs, organizes, and manages overall operations and distribution of resources (staffing, budget, and outside vendor resources) of the Healthcare Technology Management medical equipment management program. All work is completed in accordance with Departmental and UT Southwestern policies and procedures as well as The Joint Commission requirements. Works under supervision of designated team lead and/or Supervisor.
Experience and Education
- Ten or more years’ experience in the biomedical/imaging service industry, at least six of which must be in a supervisory or managerial capacity. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
- Bachelor of Science degree in electrical, biomedical, clinical engineering, or business with documented attendance at two or more manufacturer service schools or management seminars. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
- AAMI/ACI Certified Healthcare Technology Manager (CHTM) is required. Current employees must obtain certification within two (2) years of job description effective date, February 2024.
- Must have a valid State of Texas Driver’s License.
Job Duties
- Manage the lifecycle of all medical imaging equipment, including X-ray machines, MRI scanners, CT scanners, ultrasound devices, and other radiological equipment.
- Informs hospital and other entity management staff of operational and financial aspects of the Healthcare Technology Management department services performed at their sites.
- Determine proper staffing levels to provide equipment support services at assigned accounts; distribute personnel based on preventive and corrective maintenance workloads.
- Review productivity and efficiency work data for all staff and identify areas where improvements can be made to maximize resources.
- Meet regularly with department site supervisors/team leaders to review previous work completion data, future scheduled work assignments, quality assurance issues, new equipment inspections, and any other projects or equipment support needs.
- Work with department site supervisors/team leaders and clinical engineers on projects related to new equipment acquisition, installation, renovation, modification, or removal. May directly oversee the progress and status of such projects.
- Monitors all service contracts covering imaging equipment.
- Participates in supplier / vendor business reviews to ensure key performance indicators (KPI) are being met.
- Mentors HTM Imaging Equipment Supervisor for development of leadership skills, financial acumen, and team development.
- Determine training needs for staff imaging equipment specialists and recommend/implement arrangements as needed to obtain necessary training, test equipment, and tools needed to expand the areas of technical services provided by the department.
- Ensure that work request from equipment users and end users are responded to within established timeframes.
- Understand and comply with all Joint Commission and other applicable standards and regulations.
- Develops strategic planning and goals and communicates vision and direction for department and strategy for achieving these goals.
- Develops standards for and ensures maintenance of departmental records.
- Manages and guides departmental staff through direct supervision, setting individual performance goals, clarification of responsibilities, identification of continuing educational needs and regular communication.
- Manages Human Resource function of the department to ensure University Hospital Human Resource policy and procedures are followed.
- Develops and maintains management information reports that monitor inventory levels and usage in interactive manner.
- Prepares ongoing reports such as temperature monitoring and asset tracking and department status reports for executive staff.
- Develops and monitors workload and quality indicators for all Biomed functions. Develops, monitors, and justifies Biomed departmental operating and capital budgets.
- Processes medical device recalls as appropriate.
- Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
· Excellent judgment, professionalism, leadership, and customer service skills.
· Knowledge of electronic circuitry and technical aspects of the operation, repair and maintenance of electronic equipment.
· Knowledge of the application of computers and servers and how they interface with medical equipment.
· Knowledge of networking theory.
· Knowledge of current regulatory requirements.
· Knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology and medical terminology.
· Ability to analyze, repair, and test electronic and electromechanical equipment.
· Ability to perform preventive maintenance inspections.
· Ability to run diagnostic programs.
· Ability to interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and illustrated parts drawings of biomedical instrumentation.
· Ability to maintain accurate records of repairs, calibrations and test.
· Ability to lift up to 50 pounds of equipment; to push/pull equipment carts; to kneel, stand, bend, and reach
during equipment repair.
· Skill in testing electronic equipment.
· Skill in manual dexterity, hand to-to-eye coordination, and color vision.
· Ability to interact and communicate respectfully with diverse populations and cultures.
· Ability to maintain confidentiality.
· Ability to work independently to prioritize, implement, and complete projects with minimal supervision.
· Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
· Superior interpersonal and leadership skills; proven ability to develop and motivate employees to meet and exceed performance standards.
Working Conditions
Work is performed primarily in a hospital or hospital clinic environment.
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
