Biomedical Engineer - Urology - Chan lab

At Houston Methodist, the Biomedical Engineer position is responsible for the application of engineering principles and techniques to the medical field which combines the design and problem-solving skills of engineering with medical and biological sciences to improve healthcare diagnosis, monitoring, and therapy. The Biomedical Engineer position must apply the latest software programs and mathematical models to design, develop and test new materials and equipment to benefit healthcare professionals and their patients, ensuring the safety and functionality of their creations before the start of manufacturing. This position works with physicians, technicians, and manufacturers to make sure any novel product is feasible in terms of design and economic viability.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

• N/A

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - PREFERRED

• CCE - Certified Clinical Engineer (HTCC)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations

• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security

• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles

• Applies engineering principles and experience in evaluation of new technologies and services

• Maintains current knowledge of regulations, laws, and standards which apply to medical instrumentation

• Knowledgeable of and ensures compliance with all biomedical service organization policies and procedures, applicable laws, and regulations as they apply to this position

• Ability to analyze the needs of patients and customers and provide solutions to problems

• Strong written and verbal communication skills to interact with others, including Medical Scientists, other Engineers and patients

• Advanced presentation skills to express ideas clearly

• Analytical skills for assessing patient needs and coming up with appropriate design solutions

• Good listening and interpersonal skills for dealing with patients, Therapists, Physicians and other business professionals

• Advanced math skills to analyze, design and troubleshoot work

• Excellent problem-solving skills for addressing problems in complex biological systems

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

• Uniform No
• Scrubs Yes
• Business professional Yes
• Other (department approved) No

ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.

• On Call* No

TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

Company Profile:

Houston Methodist Academic Institute oversees the Education Institute and Research Institute, including 772 faculty and 56,250 learners. The Academic Institute aligns our research and education initiatives in service to the clinical mission, providing solutions that answer the call for new technologies and skills our clinicians need for patient care.

Houston Methodist Education Institute coordinates our primary academic affiliation with Weill Cornell Medicine and other joint programs, including the Engineering Medicine Program at Texas A&M University Intercollegiate School of Engineering Medicine. The Education Institute also oversees continuing medical education and graduate medical education, and supports more than 1,000 trainees in residence for medical, nursing, allied health and research education programs.

Houston Methodist Research Institute supports research programs and infrastructure that enable faculty across the system to bring new scientific discoveries to patients as rapidly as possible through the full cycle of a cure from conceptual bench research, to prototyping and development, to clinical trials and FDA approval. The Research Institute supports more than 1,387 clinical research protocols and $70.3 million in extramurally funded translational research programs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.