Job Information
UCLA Health Director, Clinical Engineering in Los Angeles, California
Description
Serving at UCLA Health will give you the opportunity to use your specialized expertise to directly impact patient care, safety, and clinical outcomes across a world-class health system. You'll play a critical role in ensuring the reliability and performance of the medical equipment that clinicians depend on every day. We'd love to have you join us.
Clinical Engineering supports safe, effective, and compliant use of medical equipment across UCLA Health Systems. The department partners with clinical, facilities, ISS, supply chain/Materials Management, and risk management teams to ensure uninterrupted patient care and regulatory readiness.
The Director of Clinical Engineering provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and regulatory accountability for all clinical engineering services across UCLA Health System. This role is responsible for the management, maintenance, safety, and lifecycle planning of medical equipment used in patient care, research, and support areas. The Director ensures compliance with Joint Commission, Department of Public Health, FDA, and other regulatory standards while optimizing equipment reliability, cost control, and patient safety. The position oversees staff, vendors, service contracts, capital planning, and performance improvement initiatives across inpatient, outpatient, and specialty care sites.
Salary Range: $144,400 - $341,800 / annually
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
10+ years progressive clinical engineering or biomedical equipment experience.
5+ years management or supervisory experience in healthcare environment.
Demonstrated experience leading clinical engineering/biomedical programs across complex or multi-site healthcare environments.
Strong knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards, including Joint Commission, DPH, FDA, and NFPA.
Proven experience leading regulatory audits, inspections, and compliance initiatives.
Experience overseeing medical equipment lifecycle management, including inventory control, preventive maintenance, and service delivery standards.
Demonstrated financial management experience, including budgeting, capital planning, and cost containment strategies.
Experience managing vendor relationships, service contracts, and contract negotiations.
Proven ability to develop and implement departmental policies, performance standards, and operational strategies.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience driving performance improvement initiatives.
Preferred:
Master's degree in Engineering, Healthcare Administration, or Business.
Experience in a large academic medical center or multi-site system.
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