Director of Clinical Engineering

The Director of Clinical Engineering oversees evaluation, procurement, implementation, and lifecycle management of medical devices and equipment for purposes of diagnosis, monitoring, and therapeutic support throughout all care delivery environments of UC Davis Health. This position is responsible for delivering innovative, effective, and highly available technologies, along with appropriate infrastructure support and application architectural integration, to enable the highest levels of quality, service, and value in our care delivery. The leader will direct best-practice project and enterprise change management efforts to ensure continuity and regulatory compliance of mission-critical clinical systems. Will collaborate with executive leadership to align information technology and clinical initiatives with Clinical Engineering short- and long-range business needs, clinical demands, and regulatory compliance requirements.The Director is responsible for overseeing and directing the operations of the Clinical Engineering Department on an enterprise-wide basis, which includes support for the hospital, clinics, and affiliates. As such, the role will appropriately manage staff approximately 50 FTEs+, annual capital, department operating budgets, and will participate in strategic planning related to clinical technologies. The Director is accountable for the successful clinical technology management as defined in the UC Davis Medical Equipment Management Plan. Responsible for managing the organization that will support the end users in their use of the technology management programs. To this end, the Director is responsible for planning, directing, and evaluating the administrative and operational functions of the clinical technology service and medical device integration programs for all technology platforms. The Director articulates, plans, develops, implements, monitors, and maintains strategic clinical technology systems, with an emphasis on their impact on patient care. The Director collaborates with Clinical Engineering leadership at all UC Medical hospitals and clinics to foster an organizational culture that prioritizes quality and service.

Apply By Date: September 7th, 2025 11:59 PST . Interview selection may begin at any time

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or relevant fields and/or equivalent combination of education, training, and professional experience.
• Must have 5 years' experience in the management of hospital operations
• Proven success in training, mentoring, leading, and motivating a team
• Must have experience using judgment to exercise delegated authority to work with others in a proactive way to troubleshoot operational and programmatic problems.
• Must have an understanding, facilitation, and coordination of regulatory compliance relative to the Joint Commission, the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and the California Department of Public Health. (CDPH) Clinical Engineering operations. Conduct audits and inspections to assess readiness and identify areas for improvement or corrective action.
• Knowledgeable of healthcare operational practices, methods, and principles. Knowledge of Joint Commission, Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and (FDA) Food & Drug administration, medical device-related accreditation and licensing requirements. Knowledge of (UL) Underwriters Laboratories, (NFPA)National Fire Protection, (NEC) National Electrical Code, (IEC) Independence Ethics Committee, and other national and international technical standards.
• Negotiation and persuasion skills to create collaborative relationships with representatives from different departments with diverse missions and needs.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively convey information, concepts, instructions, and ideas in oral and written formats to a variety of audiences with diverse backgrounds, agendas, and levels of knowledge and expertise.
• Advanced skills in office automation software (word processing, spreadsheets, visual presentations, etc.)
• Required to lead, manage, and communicate in an inclusive manner, and ensure appropriate transparency in all actions and duties.
• Utilizes analytical, research, and other techniques. Analyzes complex situations or problems and contributes to their resolution. Builds partnerships, seeks input from others, and creates ad hoc teams as required to address challenging issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred.
• Must have experience being an active key participant in the Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) for disaster and emergency preparedness processes and drills
• Must have the ability to analyze complex situations or problems and contributing to their resolution. Builds partnerships, seek input from others, and creates ad hoc teams as required to address challenging problems.
• Interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively and diplomatically with people from diverse ethnic, economics and cultural backgrounds.
• Mentoring, teaching and communication skills necessary for interactions with department staff and other UC employees as necessary.
• Appropriately applies/enforces policy and procedure when making decisions.
• Strong leadership quality and public presence; able to represent the PO&M/Clinical Engineering department with customers and management levels internally and externally.
• Experience maintaining a high degree of discretion, integrity, and sensitivity to confidentiality and privacy.
• Professional experience to inspire confidence and trust.
• Leadership skills to implement new systems and processes that improve the overall effectiveness of the unit.
• Demonstrates good judgment in handling situations not covered by written or verbal instructions.
• Identifies and works through conflicts to a positive resolution.
• Responds to situations and problems with objectivity and fairness.
• Experience independently conducting research, performing quantitative and qualitative analysis of diverse information and prepare analysis and reports in logical format. Experience analyzing data from multiple sources and present meaningful report formats.
• Knowledge of the principles of quality control and improvement. Ability to recognize aberrant values.
• Advanced experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other tools in the Microsoft Office to develop and generate management or summary reports using relevant data, analysis, and data visualization techniques.
• Must have experience using judgment to exercise delegated authority to work with others in a proactive way to troubleshoot operational and programmatic problems.
• Experience resolving differences and challenges in a spirit of cooperation; create solutions that benefit all parties, especially customers.
• Must have experience of recommending changes to policies and procedures to enhance the department's ability to provide optimum support and service to all elements of the UC Davis Health.
• Must have experience as a role model; demonstrates leadership and a strong customer-service orientation.
• Must communicate UC Davis Health's mission and strategy; keep staff informed about the organization's status and plans.
• Must have the ability to be an engaged visionary and leader of the Plant Operations & Maintenance-Clinical Engineering management team, collaborating and mentoring CE managers and supervisors to manage department-wide issues and challenges.
• Must be able to engage in CE management meetings and assignments actively.
• Must have experience creating regular communications with CE managers, supervisors, and staff regarding PO&M-CE business.
• Very organized tactical manager; capable of defining and implementing effective management structures and systems
• Management experience with progressive responsibility in fiscal management, human resource management, policy development, and strategic planning.
• Experience working independently, setting priorities, organizing work, and meeting deadlines. Experience managing time schedules, meeting deadlines, managing multiple requests and priorities, and maintaining productivity.
• Experience managing several projects or tasks simultaneously and exercising appropriate judgment when prioritizing projects for assignments.
• Excellent communicator; comfortable and practical in opening communication channels, listening to customers' needs, and cultivating a healthy, productive, ongoing dialogue.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• 70% - Management
• 15% - Regulatory & Compliance
• 15% - Capital Equipment Planning and System Integration

Department Overview

The Clinical Engineering Department provides a wide scope of services including: medical equipment planning, pre-purchase product evaluation, integration with IT systems, installation, and repair and maintenance services to the UC Davis Health (UCDH), including its primary care network (PCN) clinics, and Shriners Hospital for Children, Northern California. In addition to repair and maintenance on most medical devices, we also provide services to the following specialty areas: medical imaging, radiation therapy, respiratory therapy, dialysis, anesthesiology, operating room, IT integration with medical devices, and ICU equipment.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $129,000.00 - $294,000.00 annually
• Salary Frequency: Monthly
• Salary Grade: Grade 28
• UC Job Title: CLIN ENGR MGR 2
• UC Job Code: 006573
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Staff: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100
• Shift (Work Schedule): Monday-Friday Day Shift
• Location: Main Hospital (HSP001)
• Union Representation: 99 - Non-Represented (PPSM)
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is 100% on-site

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page.

If you are represented by a union, benefits are negotiated between the University of California (UC) and your union and finalized in a contract. Read your bargaining unit's employment contract, stay abreast of current negotiations and learn about collective bargaining at UC: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/index.html

* High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
* UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
* Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
* Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
* WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
* On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
* Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
* Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
* Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here

Physical Demands

• Standing - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Walking - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Sitting - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Bending/Stooping - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours

Environmental Demands

• Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Loud noise levels - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Marked changes in humidity or temperature - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Microwave/Radiation - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Extreme Temperatures - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Communication skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Numerical skills - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Constant Interaction - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

Work Environment

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

This is an on-site, full-time position. This position may require working a non-standard work schedule that may include nights, weekends, holidays, and off-shift periods, as well as being accessible by telephone.

Special Requirements - Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position

• This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment
• This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

A Culture of Opportunity and Belonging

At UC Davis, we're committed to solving life's most urgent challenges and building a healthier, more resilient world. We believe in growing through every challenge, continually striving to improve, and welcoming new perspectives that strengthen our community. We recognize that a vibrant and innovative organization values both individual strengths and shared purpose. The best ideas often emerge when people with different experiences come together.

As you consider joining UC Davis, we invite you to explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education. We believe you belong here. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

To view the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

Because we want you to feel seen and valued, our recruitment process at UC Davis supports openness and authenticity. Research shows that some individuals hesitate to apply unless they meet every qualification. You may be an excellent fit for this role-or the next one. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every listed requirement. #YouBelongHere

To learn more about our background check program, please visit: https://hr.ucdavis.edu/departments/recruitment/ucd/selection/background-checks