Engineering Manager (Project Management)

JOB SUMMARY: The Engineering Manager provides oversight of the Engineering team, coordinates preventative maintenance, repairs, and installation and calibration of medical equipment, maintains par levels of supplies, maintains the Computerized Maintenance Management System, and provides training and support of team members.

This position is a Safety Sensitive Position. The essential functions, physical demands, and the mental competencies of this job require the employee maintain the ability to work in a constant state of alertness in a safe manner.

SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
Engineering Manager
Oversees the daily operation of the Engineering Department.Evaluates and documents the performance of engineering team members and counsels on unsatisfactory performance.Addresses personnel and administrative issues and solves problems among team members.Determines work procedures; prepares work schedules, expedites workflow, evaluates, counsels, and discusses with Director of Engineering any performance issues of team members.Performs monthly one on one meetings with team members.Ensures proper utilization of time by team members and approves payroll.Actively involved in hiring, onboarding, training, and evaluation of new team members.Ensures all team members have completed assigned training and competencies.Assists in the planning and installation of new medical equipment. Makes recommendations to the Director of Engineering for major repairs, upgrades, and/or replacements.Maintains CMMS system and inventory database and reviews for accuracy and completeness. Provides reports to Director of Engineering and other administrative staff as required.Assists in contract management and budget preparation.Problem solves, involves the Director of Engineering when needed.
Senior Engineer
Schedules and performs preventive maintenance, routine, and emergency repair of medical equipment in his/her specialty. Provides appropriate documentation of all service work performed.Orders parts, tools, and supplies. Provides appropriate documentation for all inventory items received, transferred or disbursed.Handles assigned responsibilities and projects in a professional manner with a minimum of supervision required.
OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS:
This position may require additional hours outside the normal 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday work schedule. Subject to callback, after-hours and weekend work, and travel, often with little advance notice.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: YES
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE AND REGISTRATION:
High school diploma or equivalent. Preferred: an associate or college degree in a technical field.Must maintain a valid Arkansas Drivers License.

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ten years experience in performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of medical imaging equipment or radiotherapy equipment; minimum five years experience as primary or lead service engineer.Proven competency in troubleshooting and performing high-value/high-risk repairs of imaging and/or radiotherapy equipmentKnowledge and skills in mathematics, physics, and engineering, as required for maintenance of medical imaging devices.In-depth knowledge of digital and analog electronics theory as required for maintenance of all electronic equipment.Competency and knowledge in computer repair, to include: component replacement, OS install, network configuration, and basic configuration and commands.Competency in the use of CMMS software.Knowledge of institution and departmental policies and procedures and quality control guidelines.Knowledge of high-voltage and radiation safety procedures.

REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Must interact and communicate both verbally and in written form.Must interact and exchange information regarding patients with physicians and other departmental personnel, and outside agencies on a frequent basis while respecting the confidentiality of patient information.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Intermittent requirement to lift, manipulate and hold moderate and heavy loads.Manual dexterity and visual acuity needed to remove and replace electronic components and to repair circuit boards.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
This position involves potential exposure to infectious diseases. Team members are offered appropriate vaccinations and safety training.
Occasional exposure to very high voltages.Occasional work with greasy and oily equipment.Frequent exposure to radiation producing equipment.Occasional exposure to continuous loud noises.Occasional exposure to human waste and excretions, lead, cadmium, processing chemicals, solvents, and other caustic solutions.
COMMENTS:
This description is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions and the essential requirements for the performance of the job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements of a person so classified. Other functions may be assigned; management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.