Blue Water Thinking - Biomedical Engineer / LMDI SME

• 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. • 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: • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future • Must be able to obtain and maintain the required federal public trust clearance for this role • Must provide proof of COVID vaccination + Flu vaccination during flu season, or, as an alternative, appropriate documentation that will support either a medical or religious exemption.