Senior Clinical Engineer - Surgical Services

Careers With Purpose

Join Sanford Health, one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We are proud to offer numerous development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 dedicated team members who are committed to the work of health and healing.

Facility: Sanford Med Ctr Fargo

Location: rd Ave S, Fargo, ND 58104, USA

Shift: Day

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 40.00

Salary Range: $34.50 - $57.00

Job Summary

As a Senior Clinical Engineer, you will provide advanced technical support to healthcare practitioners in a dynamic surgical environment. This pivotal role involves overseeing the integration and optimization of cutting-edge clinical technologies used in surgical procedures. Your expertise will ensure the safe, effective operation of complex systems such as surgical navigation and robotic-assisted surgery platforms, as well as integrated operating room systems and patient monitoring devices.

In this role, you will:

• Act as a primary technical expert and liaison among clinical staff, biomedical engineering, IT, and external service providers.
• Lead the planning, acquisition, and implementation of clinical technology while contributing to capital equipment decisions and long-term strategic planning.
• Troubleshoot technical issues in real-time, especially during surgical procedures, and conduct root cause analyses for any adverse events involving clinical technologies.
• Support preventive maintenance and perform minor repairs, coordinating emergency responses as needed.
• Develop and deliver innovative training programs to clinical staff to ensure safe and proficient use of surgical technologies.
• Contribute to policy development, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and drive continuous quality improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, thriving in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. We seek a proactive innovator who continually seeks opportunities to enhance the integration and performance of clinical technologies in pursuit of surgical excellence.

Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, industrial engineering, or a related field is required. A Master's degree is preferred.

Additionally, the following experience is preferred:

• Two years of experience with medical equipment, including equipment testing and quality control/quality assurance.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or similar qualifications.

Benefits

Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for full-time and part-time employees, including health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, and generous time off. We are committed to supporting a healthy work-life balance.

Sanford Health is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

Please note that an accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as part of our Drug-Free Workplace Policy.

Req Number: R-

Job Function: Allied Health