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Lead Innovation. Drive Excellence. Improve Patient Outcomes.

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for healthcare technology and operational excellence? We're seeking a Director of Clinical Engineering to lead a dynamic team in managing the full lifecycle of biomedical equipment across a forward-thinking, patient-centered healthcare system.

In this high-impact role, you will serve as the trusted advisor to executive leadership on all matters related to biomedical technology-helping shape the future of patient care through innovative, safe, and cost-effective equipment management. From procurement and compliance to team development and system-wide collaboration, you'll lead initiatives that directly improve care delivery and support clinical excellence.

What You'll Do:

• Shape strategy by developing long-term biomedical equipment plans backed by sound financial justifications.
• Lead system-wide initiatives to standardize policies, streamline operations, and centralize device lifecycle management.
• Oversee high-performing teams and service partners delivering equipment support across all facilities and departments.
• Collaborate with clinical and executive teams on equipment needs for new programs, expansions, and renovations.
• Drive efficiency through data, KPIs, and performance metrics-ensuring optimal staffing, uptime, and cost control.
• Champion compliance and safety, ensuring full alignment with CMS, Joint Commission, and other regulatory bodies.
• Invest in people, by identifying training needs and equipping your team with the tools and support to grow and lead.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Biomedical, Electrical, or Clinical Engineering (required).
• 7+ years of experience in the biomedical service industry, including 5+ years in a leadership or management role.
• Expertise in a wide range of patient care equipment and service models.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations, safety standards, and clinical operations.
• Exceptional skills in strategic planning, team leadership, financial oversight, and cross-functional collaboration.

Pay range and compensation package - $128,350.00 - $151,000.00 - relocation assistance

About Kootenai Health:

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.

As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:

• Kootenai Health offers comprehensive medical plan options, including options for fully paid employer premiums for our full-time employees. For part-time employees, we offer the same plan options with affordable part-time premiums. In addition to medical insurance, we offer many voluntary benefits ranging from dental and vision to life and pet insurance. Kootenai Health also offers well-being resources and telemedicine service options to all employees, regardless of benefit eligibility. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Kootenai Health's tuition assistance program is available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for it
• Kootenai Health sponsors retirement plans for employees that enable you to save money on a pre-tax and Roth after tax basis for your retirement. Kootenai Health will match your contributions based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent.
• Competitive salaries with night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials
• An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program. Including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars, and coaching
• Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, and more
• Robust and interactive employee referral program
• And much more

If you strive to be an integral part of a high-quality healthcare system like Kootenai Health, we want to meet you!

Apply today! You can also contact the HR Front Desk at 208-####### or email Lindsay Buchanan at ...@kh.org with any questions.

Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.

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