Clinical Systems Engineering Intern

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Note: The term medical equipment may be either or all of electronic, mechanical and computer-based technologies for use in clinical or research applications.
Under guidance of a senior clinical engineer, project specialist or department leadership:

• May function as a team or technical project leader. May, in cooperation with the team leaders, direct the work of analysts and techs.
• Assist in capital equipment purchases and preparation of budgets. Work with clinical or research departments to coordinate the procurement of new devices including evaluation, selection, acquisition, user training, and installation.
• Develop protocols and procedures for the use, maintenance, and testing of equipment and systems.
• Assist with data analysis and in developing dashboards for the specified goal.
• Participate in educational programs for clinical and technical staff including to level of engineering theory.
• Assist in investigation of clinical incidents involving medical devices and, under guidance of senior engineer, prepare and file appropriate reports, disseminate information regarding possible hazards and implement corrective action.
• Communicate to manufacturers about problems with Biomedical systems and medical devices; ensure appropriate response.
• Evaluate safety and efficacy of medical devices. Investigate cost-effectiveness of alternatives to current technologies.
• Maintain knowledge of and advise hospital personnel of codes and regulations regarding clinical devices, patient data and billing and compliance.
• Perform technical consultation in clinical areas.
• Assist in design and data collection and collation for product evaluations and trials.
• Participate in department committees and working groups as required.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Use/s the Mass General Brigham values to govern decisions, actions and behaviors. These values guide how we get our work done: Patients, Affordability, Accountability & Service Commitment, Decisiveness, Innovation & Thoughtful Risk; and how we treat each other: Diversity & Inclusion, Integrity & Respect, Learning, Continuous Improvement & Personal Growth, Teamwork & Collaboration
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to manage engineering projects and/or personnel
• Ability to diagnose and solve technical and/or system problems of moderate complexity
• Knowledge of electronic, mechanical and/or computer engineering design and applications principles
• High level of computer literacy to the level of at least word processing, spreadsheets, databases, graphics, statistics, engineering tools and programming.
• Human relations and interpersonal skills of a level as necessary to manage an operational team in a complex environment under general direction; ability to interact with most hospital clinical personnel.
• Skill in technical writing
• Skill in technical presentation and teaching
• Leadership ability. Interpersonal, communications and high level of organizational skills
• Effective analytical skills to develop reports and analyze the results
• Ability to develop and implement actionable processes independently.
• Takes initiative and ability to make decisions independently
• Knowledge of computer systems or ability to quickly learn them and develop domain expertise
• Possess strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with cross functional teams including staff at all levels of the organization
• Ability to successfully negotiate and collaborate with others of different skill sets, backgrounds and levels within and external to the organization
• Strong problem solving and negotiation skills
• Ability to effectively conduct meetings, both formal and informal
• Requires minimal direction from leadership and possesses the ability to learn quickly

Experience

• Enrollment in an Biomedical Engineering or Clinical Engineering program towards a Bachelor's degree or Masters degree with a cooperative component.
• A combination of education and experience may be substituted for requirements.

Physical Requirements

• Standing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Walking Occasionally (3-33%)
• Sitting Constantly (67-100%)
• Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Pulling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Crouching Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)