Program manager Offres d'emploi - Winnipeg, MB

Position Overview

The incumbent is an experienced biomedical engineering technologist or other professional with a broad knowledge of medical equipment. The incumbent is responsible for the development of Performance Assurance program inspection protocols in their entirety including equipment assessment, protocol writing, coordinating pilot testing of draft protocols, and loading and/or coordinating loading protocols into the clinical engineering medical equipment management database. The incumbent performs periodic reviews of the equipment management database to ensure that all equipment determined to be within the PA Program is correctly identified. The incumbent develops, monitors and manages a list of equipment requiring development of a PA protocol based upon CE Program procedures. The incumbent takes an active role in the on-going management and development of the regional PA Program.

The incumbent works with individual Shared Health sites to ensure their local performance assurance program is operating in accordance with PA Program Policies and Procedures. The incumbent will act as a resource to CE departments throughout the region on performance assurance related processes. The incumbent will teach CE staff throughout the region work systems related to the performance assurance program.

The incumbent conducts regular audits on the effectiveness of the PA program and as requested, on the effectiveness of individual protocols.

The incumbent may participate in the development or modification of Clinical Engineering programs or projects.

The incumbent will interface with internal and external clients to understand PA requirements, offering creative suggestions to fulfill deliverables or directing unresolved issues to appropriate parties. This person will be perceived as an expert in the Clinical Engineering PA Program.

The incumbent works directly with a wide variety of health care professionals (physicians, nurses, allied health, and support), as well as patients, in the course of his/her duties.

The incumbent may be required to conduct equipment assessments for the purpose of developing PA protocols at facilities throughout the region during normal and outside normal working hours.

The incumbent carries out all tasks in a manner consistent with accepted CE Program policies, guidelines, and practices.

Experience

• A minimum of six years’ experience directly related to Clinical or Biomedical Engineering is required.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Complete high school education, Manitoba standards, required.
• Graduation from an Electronics Technology program, a specific Biomedical Engineering Technology program, or a higher level of education considered acceptable to Shared Health.

Special Training:

• Must have, or obtain within one year of incumbency, training through recognized computer courses an advanced level of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Access.
• Must have, or obtain within one year of incumbency training in relational databases.
• Must have, or obtain within eighteen months, a recognized supervisory skills course.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Certification as an Electronic Engineering Technologist by CTTAM (Certified Technicians and Technologists Association of Manitoba Inc.) or registration/licensure by the applicable professional body required.
• Certification as a Biomedical Engineering Technologist by the International Certification Commission (ICC) CBET Program within one year of incumbency.

Qualifications and Skills

• Must have strong leadership ability, very good English communication skills, both written and oral, and very good interpersonal skills.
• Must maintain a mature, professional manner and appearance.
• Must have very good organizational and time management skills, the ability to grasp concepts quickly, and a strong customer service focus.
• Must be able to work under pressure and make decisions using sound judgment.
• Must have the ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Must have willingness and adaptability to work flexible shifts as requested.

Physical Requirements

• Position works at a computer workstation for extended periods.

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