Biomedical Operations Manager

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervises teammates, including hiring, promotion, discipline, professional development and discharge as needed with approval from the GBD and, if needed, the DVP and People Services Manager
• Monitors and evaluates direct reports to assure a consistent high standard of performance
• Deploys and ensures timely completion of educational programs including initial orientation, technical training, and continuing education
• Visits each facility in the assigned area at least semiannually to assess and evaluate technical activities and confirm compliance with policies and procedures
• Ensures Annual Skills-Competency recertification for each BSS as required
• Participates in FHM at least semiannually with each clinic supported, in person or telephonically
• Participates in the audit process as required
• Manages equipment, labor costs, and maintains an effective system of biomedical financial, business records, and facility reports
• Reviews and/or approves purchases of maintenance and repair parts, tools, test equipment and capital equipment as assigned by the GBD
• Ensures optimal biomedical staffing plans are developed and used throughout and promotes the most efficient utilization of biomedical teammates
• Collaborates with operations to ensure strategic alignment and team performance compliance
• Uses or implements reports and tools to help ensure biomed-related budgets are achieved by the Division
• Develops optimal on-call coverage procedures and schedules
• Participates as needed in on-site inspections by state or federal surveyors when notified
• Ensures compliance with DaVita policy and procedures as well as state and federal regulations
• Understands and applies policy and procedures to clinical teammates' operation of dialysis machines, water treatment systems and ancillary medical equipment
• Implements changes in policies, procedures, vendors and products as directed by the GBD
• Participates with the GBD and DVP in development of plans and scheduling of biomedical teammates for disaster or emergency deployment
• Participates in Field Operations Core Team meetings
• Participates in development and rollout of national Biomedical initiatives
• Creates and fosters an environment of trust and effective, open communication within the biomedical community and with operations and clinical teams

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-7 years of Dialysis Experience Required
• Minimum of two (2) years' experience supervising Biomedical Service teams preferred
• Leadership experience strongly preferred
• Minimum of three (3) years' experience providing repair and maintenance service to dialysis facilities
• Manufacturer's certification for equipment predominantly used in the Area strongly preferred for dialysis machines and facility water systems
• Valid driver's license in state(s)/region of employment; driving record must meet insurance liability requirements
• Strong business and organizational skills: proficiency with identifying, defining and resolving problems; developing systemic solutions
• Strong project planning skills, organizational skills, process improvement skills, ability to manage projects to meet specific deadlines
• Ability to drive implementations and improvements proactively
• Effective, positive written and oral communications skills
• Ability to teach and to deliver concise and effective presentations to the GBD, DVP, and to Regional Operations Directors
• Willingness and ability to work additional hours with little or no notice, beyond the regular work week as needed
• Computer skills sufficient to effectively utilize the Web, Word and Excel
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to travel up to 50% of time