Health Technology Analyst

The Health Technology Analyst shall provide the following services in the Medical Logistics & Acquisition Program Management Office:

Duties:

• Manage equipment (capital/investment) life cycle and sustainment program at MTFs within the NCR. Integrate plans to determine requirements, acquire, sustain, and maintain equipment.
• Execute program to prioritize, validate, submit requirements in LogiCole to fund procurement requirements for MTFs.
• Monitor property accountability compliance and reporting IAW regulatory guidance.
• Direct program to maintain and sustain medical devices at MTFs in compliance with quality equipment preventive maintenance, manufacturer, FDA, and Joint Commission standards. Identify requirements for strategic sourcing purchasing, maintenance, and service contracts to support MTFs.
• Provide PMO oversight for medical device and logistics cyber RMF action steps. Prioritize and assess equipment for MEDCOI and MHS Genesis integration in conjunction with IT. Synchronize and report property and equipment requirements for standardization.
• Monitor hazardous alerts and recalls and communicate to MTFs for compliance/reporting.
• Develop program for Financial Liability reporting and monitoring. Monitor entry of required Internal Use Software data in logistics system (DMLSS/LogiCole) by MTFs. Assess/monitor MTF compliance with DHA HQ metrics, standards, and applications. Maintain competence of logistics DASHBOARDS.
• Manage Temperature Sensitive Medical Product (TSMP) standards and reporting across the NCR.
• Ensure compliance with DHA MEDLOG Assessment Checklist.
• Assist in the evaluation, analysis and recommendation of potential new technology adoption and improvement, particularly in the areas of new technological architecture, information collaboration, security, system integration, and emerging technologies.
• Write and update the SOPs as required.
• Participate in acquisition support activities related to new hardware/software design features and ensure compliance with all Government laws, regulations, policies, standards, and procedures.
• Perform duties of broad scope and complexity providing guidance to assist with the analysis, development, design, modification, plan, installation, evaluation, and correct system functionality or malfunctions on complex patient care systems that have vitally interrelated, and sometimes dispersed subsystems.
• Provide technical guidance to MTF equipment support specialists or administrative support specialists implementing DHA MEDLOG Health Technology Management (HTM) programs.
• Provide oversight to ensure maintenance of medical systems. Provide technical assistance to other NCR/MTF staff on complex electronic and electrical equipment or systems guidance.
• Develop a DHN- NCR Network Quality Support and Sustainment Plan related to all medical devices to assure appropriate life cycle management and safety integration across the NCR.
• Facilitate meetings, prepare briefings, and ensure all logistics tasks and requirements are met.

• Bachelor’s degree in health sciences or health technology management, Biomedical Engineering, Clinical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biomechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Biochemical Engineering. Titles may vary from educational institutions and change over time.
• 8 -10 years’ experience in working with health technology and biomedical equipment, and running Logistics Management programs integrating technology to healthcare information systems.
• Shall be able to fluently read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Be a U.S Citizen. Work requires knowledge of the DHA MED Log policies and procedures to assist with coordinating healthcare technology and property requirements in compliance with DHA Policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, simulation technology and ability or aptitude to learn simulation software to participate and understand training and generate useful recommendations concerning simulation training.
• Ability to conduct a medical equipment management or biomedical research program that is compliant with applicable healthcare standards and regulatory agencies.
• Ability to develop a curriculum for a continuing education program that addresses the safe and effective use of medical technology, and/or research devices.
• Ability to manage a recall and safety alert program for medical devices, including medical device hazard investigations, to assure compliance with patient safety goals, SMDA, and TJC requirements.
• Ability to conduct capital asset and infrastructure planning for medical equipment spanning initial concept, installation, and effective implementation of complex medical equipment.
• Ability to function as the subject matter expert in the field of biomedical engineering, DMLSS and LogiCole system and application submittal requirement, directly supporting specialized clinical technology, including service, system administration, training, quality assurance, and life-cycle management.
• Ability to effectively advise clinical and administrative staff on medical technology, including existing and emerging technology, which addresses viability, long-term suitability, compatibility, and/or safety.
• Knowledge of concepts related to computer-based medical systems, networking protocols, and information security as it applies to medical technology within the DHA.
• Skill in communicating and working collaboratively with key stakeholders, including technical and professional staff at various levels of the organization.
• Ability to apply project management principles to deployment of medical equipment and health information technologies.
• High level writing, facilitation, problem solving, analytic, and briefing preparation communications/briefing skills, and minute taking skills, and other duties as assigned.
• System applications knowledge of all medical logistics operating systems, applications, and tools.