Associate Vice President, Clinical Engineering, Geisinger Health System na ISS Solutions

ISS SOLUTIONS

Who are we and what do we do?

ISS Solutions is an industry leader in clinical engineering services, providing solutions that help healthcare organizations provide high quality patient care through timely, accurate, and cost-effective delivery of clinical equipment services. Additionally, our services help clients meet regulatory requirements and contribute positively to their bottom line.

About our Culture

ISS Solutions' culture is what differentiates us from our competition. We look for talented, hardworking, goal-oriented individuals who are eager to learn, grow and who demonstrate a can-do attitude to overcome challenges.

Benefits

Our benefits package is designed to attract, retain, and motivate high caliber professionals in support of the mission and goals of ISS Solutions. We offer a full array of benefits that add value to your compensation package and protect you and your family. This includes medical/dental insurance, paid holidays, and paid time off, which provide for personal well-being. In addition, we offer a 401K with a generous company match, company paid short and long-term disability, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts that help to contribute to your financial security.

Position: Associate Vice President, Clinical Engineering, Geisinger Health System

JOB SUMMARY:

Partner with the VP of Clinical Engineering, Quality & Logistics and Geisinger Operations as primary administrative contact for executive leadership on clinical engineering (CE) service delivery to ISS Solutions' parent organization, Geisinger. Oversee and direct a management team responsible for the delivery of CE (biomedical, imaging, and special equipment) services to all Geisinger entities (e.g. hospitals, clinics and research centers). Collaborate with the ISS Solutions CE Executive responsible for the delivery of CE services to non-Geisinger clients to define and deliver a collaborative imaging equipment maintenance services program that utilizes shared resources where possible and common systems across all clients. Collaborate with the managers and team members within the CE Quality and Logistics group who are responsible for related quality, asset management, supply chain, and dispatch functions. Ensure all CE service delivery program elements for Geisinger are designed and implemented to comply with Joint Commission and other regulatory and inspection agency requirements, guidelines, and standards. Develop annual goals and objectives related to supporting the growth and development of CE in response to present and future needs. In collaboration with the CFO and Controller, develop and manage annual CE operating budgets for all Geisinger entities. 

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Jointly with the VP, Quality and Logistics, develop and implement consistent policies and procedures that guide and support the delivery of Geisinger CE services.
• Provide resources to assist with the view and ranking all strategic capital requests for clinical technology; assess and prioritize all of Geisinger's strategic capital requests, assist with planning for construction projects involving clinical equipment at all Geisinger sites; assist with pre-purchase evaluations, vendor research, cost-of-ownership assessment, and other activities in support of Geisinger clinical equipment acquisitions; offer initial inspections and acceptance testing for Geisinger's acquisition of clinical equipment; participate in the investigation and reporting of medical device related incidents at Geisinger; participate in the medical device hazard and recall notification program at Geisinger; comply with the Joint Commission medical equipment management standards.
• Provide management of equipment performance and service vendors to maintain the highest standards of patient care at Geisinger. 
• When products or services are found to be unsatisfactory,  expedite solving problems and finding solutions.
• Integrate management of clinical equipment maintenance at all Geisinger sites.
• Communicate with key clinical clients through participation in Geisinger system-wide and entity (e.g. GMC, GWV) committees.
• Jointly with the VP, CE Strategic Initiatives, optimize annual capital purchasing power by identifying opportunities to consolidate purchases across sites and fiscal years.
• Jointly with VP, CE Strategic Initiatives, negotiate Geisinger system-wide and entity committees.
• Assist other executives and team members to optimize annual capital purchasing power by identifying opportunities to consolidate purchases across clients and fiscal years.
• Jointly with Geisinger Supply Chain and ISS Solutions Sourcing, negotiate Geisinger system-wide vendor service agreements where appropriate.
• Supervise and participate in in-service trainings of technicians and clinical staff concerning use and operation of patient care equipment
• Develop and implement programs (e.g. supervisor training, employee feedback sessions) that increase employee engagement. 
• Provide service to Geisinger and non-Geisinger clients as assigned.
• Provide centralized imaging equipment services planning, sales support and service delivery support to non-Geisinger clients and ISS Solutions regional management as assigned.
• Participate in non-Geisinger executive briefings and other client relations programs to help ISS Solutions build good will in the external marketplace.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor of Science degree in electrical, clinical, biomedical engineering or a related field is required.
• Master of Science degree in biomedical engineering with a clinical engineering concentration is preferred.
• MBA is preferred.
• Ten years' experience in medical or technical equipment operations and maintenance management; five years' management of a hospital clinical engineering program.
• Must have advanced electronic training and familiarity with applicable regulatory and inspection agency requirements.
• Must have experience maintaining loyal clients by delivering high quality, profitable CE services through talented managers and engaged employees.

• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

   

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work is typically done in an office environment although frequent travel within the Geisinger service area and some travel throughout the ISS Solutions service area are necessary.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

Women and Minorities encouraged to apply.

ISS Solutions no longer hires applicants who use tobacco products, including cigarettes, cigars and chewing or smokeless tobacco. Applicants will be screened for nicotine as part of the pre-employment process. Nicotine will be part of the urine drug screen. Applicants who test positive for nicotine will not be offered employment. Applicants who test positive may re-apply for jobs within 30 days.