Regional Biomedical Operations Manager

Company: Satellite Healthcare
Location: Morgan Hill
Posted on: May 13, 2022

Job Description:

The Regional Biomedical Operations Manager is responsible for the region's operation, condition, maintenance and repair of all water treatment and medical equipment. About Us Satellite Healthcare is more than simply a dialysis company. Since our founding in 1974, we have become the industry's leader in personalized quality care: 70% of our centers earn 4- and 5-star ratings from Medicaid and Medicare.gov, far ahead of all other providers. Our success in caring for patients can be attributed to our mission, our not-for-profit structure, and our people. Together, they create a powerfully patient-centered organization. Our mission is clear: to make life better for people living with kidney disease. Because we are a non-profit, we can pursue that mission with all our resources, united by our passion for patient care. As part of our commitment to continuous improvement, Satellite Research explores new ways to elevate the effectiveness and delivery of dialysis therapy. And Satellite Wellbound is leading the industry in home dialysis because better outcomes and quality of life are our highest priority. We are also substantial contributors to community and philanthropic kidney initiatives. Across our organization, we share a single mission - to make life better for those living with kidney disease. Watch our video to learn more about our mission. About the Role This position provides direction, leadership, training, education, and assistance for the fiscal management of supplies and plant equipment to direct reports. The Regional Biomedical Operations Manager partners with the Corporate Director of Biomedical Operations in capital purchases, the building of new facilities, renovations and/or expansions needed for specific centers.This position provides direction, leadership, training, education, and assistance for the fiscal management of supplies and plant equipment to direct reports. The Regional Biomedical Operations Manager partners with the Corporate Director of Biomedical Operations in capital purchases, the building of new facilities, renovations and/or expansions needed for specific centers. Essential Functions:

• Oversees region's biomedical operations including in-center, home therapies (WellBound) and hospital services (Acute programs)
• Ensures all decisions, actions and activities of the Biomedical Department are conducted in accordance with manufacturers' instructions and recommendations, follow company regulatory compliance procedures, and all local, state, federal regulatory requirements
• Serves as subject matter expert in the biomedical area; provides consultation and advice to administrators, directors, and managers
• Plans budgets for the repair, maintenance and purchasing of all equipment in the region; is accountable for keeping within budget
• Responsible for the monthly review of the centers QAPI reports for regulatory compliance to identify opportunities for improvement; ensures the Quality Program and process is followed
• Institutes a quality focus amongst staff by providing training and education on quality improvement; encourage regular communication between the biomedical and clinical staff on quality The essential functions listed are not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned. All employees must work in accordance with Satellite's I-CARE Standards. Employees must abide by all Satellite's standards of patient care, patient's rights and ethical treatment, and adhere to safety and quality programs. Education & Experience:
  • High School Diploma, G.E.D or equivalent required
  • Associate's degree in Electronics, Biomedical Engineering or a combination of higher education and equivalent experience preferred
  • Three (3) years management experience in dialysis or healthcare and three (3) years of biomedical/mechanical experience required
  • Current CHBT, CBNT or CBET national certification (or within 36 months of hire) Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
    • Must have a complete working knowledge of the mechanical area as well as operational knowledge of the biomedical mechanics of dialysis and center maintenance to ensure the appropriate action is taken where necessary
    • Demonstrated supervisory and leadership skills, including problem solving in a dialysis and/or healthcare environment
    • Must be able to independently travel to assigned locations as needed
    • Able to work flexible hours according to the needs of the business About You Making life better for those with kidney disease is a mission you can embrace fully and passionately. You want to learn about your patients beyond just their time in treatment. You know the value of compassion, commitment and especially collaboration. You believe in continuous improvement as a way of looking at everything. You pursue goals with determination and build long and productive professional relationships. What You Will Gain Relationships: You will work directly with a multi-disciplinary team who are just as passionate as you about making a difference in others' lives. You will also work alongside leaders who believe leading means serving; they support you in providing care that is unsurpassed in our industry. Impact: The care you provide will enable our patients to live a better life that meets their needs holistically. Growth: A Satellite career offers a lot of challenges, but also the support and leadership to learn and grow from each one. Here, the paths you find for fulfilling your aspirations don't need to be linear if that's your choice. With everything Satellite is doing to be a force for progress in the industry, you have many options before you. Satellite Healthcare, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Satellite Healthcare, Inc . does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service. Satellite Healthcare, Inc . offers a drug free work environment.

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