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American Red Cross Equipment Management Supervisor in Dedham, Massachusetts
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Job Description:
WHY CHOOSE US?
As one of the nation’s premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. When you join our team, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission, and you can help save lives every day. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity. Work where your career is a force for good.
We are committed to the diversity of our workforce and to delivering our programs and services in a culturally competent manner reflecting the communities we serve. Our work environment is collaborative, respectful, and inclusive with a focus on building allyship and a culture of belonging that empowers all team members. Come to learn, grow, and succeed while sharing your passion for making a difference.
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
As an equipment management supervisor, you will be responsible for the supervision of equipment management systems, performance of activities related to preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, calibration and repairs for complex biomedical equipment. You will supervise and execute qualification on all types of biomedical equipment ensuring that the equipment functions properly and documentation is maintained that indicates the equipment is suitable for use in the manufacture, collection, storage or distribution of blood products, and serve as a technical expert proving support to end-users.
WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE GOOD
Key Responsibilities:
Supervise staff including hiring, training, evaluation, and counseling to ensure a well-qualified team and operational success. Monitor the status of corrective actions for problems and regulatory observations.
Supervise and perform scheduled Preventative Maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and other maintenance activities on basic and complex biomedical equipment. Maintain calibration status of equipment used in the preventative maintenance of equipment.
Schedule equipment downtime with the appropriate operational staff to ensure that production and distribution impact is minimal.
Serve as System Administrator for the Computerized Maintenance Management System used to track and maintain records on biomedical equipment. Conduct technical reviews, manage data, generate reports, participate in change management activities, review and approve documents.
Develop documents such as job plans, protocols, Validation Master Plan, and other documents as applicable.Assist in inter-departmental training on regulatory procedures and Computerized Maintenance Management System.
Ensure that operational departments have sufficient operating equipment based on pending equipment repair/replacement to conduct collections and manufacturing operations.
Communicate with the operational departments for outside vendor's service needs or supplies/equipment.
Perform other related duties as necessary to support organizational, regional and departmental business and quality goals.
The aforementioned responsibilities _of the position describe the general nature and level of work and are not an exhaustive list. _
Standard Schedule : Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
Pay Information : Starts at $77,000, goes up based on experience.
Note that American Red Cross salaries are aligned to the specific geographic location in which the work is primarily performed. Other factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:
Bachelor’s degree in Electronics or Biomedical Equipment Technology, or related field required.
Minimum 3 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
1 year of lead or supervisory experience required.
A valid driver’s license with a good driving record required.
Knowledge of operations in biologics, pharmaceutical, or medical device-manufacturing environment required.
Knowledge of federal regulatory and quality assurance practices/principles related to medical industry manufacturing required.
Ability to interpret basic schematics, wiring diagrams and illustrated parts drawings of biomedical equipment and instrumentation; ability to read color codes on wiring and electronic components, and the ability to comprehend and follow both written and oral instructions
Must deal effectively with management and staff.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
A working knowledge of e-mail, database management, spreadsheet, and word processor applications.
Combination of candidate’s education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to description’s minimum education and general experience years combined (Management experience cannot be substituted).
Physical Requirements :
Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. Regularly lift and/or move objects 10-50lbs frequently and unassisted. Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust and focus. Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools and work with a variety of chemicals and solvents. Position may require climbing of ladders for top-level selection. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The work environment will consist of moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phones and printers, light traffic). The employee must have the ability to work in a small cubicle and have the ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time. Work in extreme temperatures for short duration.
BENEFITS FOR YOU:
We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross to advance the learn.
• Medical, Dental Vision plans
• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
• PTO + Holidays
• 401K with 4% match
• Paid Family Leave
• Employee Assistance
• Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
• Service Awards and recognition
Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day.
The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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