The Director of Clinical Engineering provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and regulatory accountability for all clinical engineering services across UCLA Health System
Job Summary
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.
Matching Summary
The Director of Clinical Engineering provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and regulatory accountability for all clinical engineering services across UCLA Health System.
Salary
$144400 - 341800 Annually
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
strategic leadership
operational oversight
regulatory accountability
medical equipment lifecycle planning
compliance with regulatory standards
Nice-to-have
optimize equipment reliability
cost control
patient safety initiatives
performance improvement
Key Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
10+ years progressive clinical engineering experience
5+ years management or supervisory experience
Demonstrated experience leading complex healthcare environments
Strong knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards
Proven experience leading regulatory audits
Experience overseeing medical equipment lifecycle management
Demonstrated financial management experience
Experience managing vendor relationships and service contracts