Chris James
About Chris James
Chris James is the Manager of Biomedical Engineering at Scripps Health in San Diego, California, overseeing three Biomedical Engineering shops and collaborating on equipment lifecycle management and safety procedures.
Title
Chris James currently serves as the Manager of Biomedical Engineering at Scripps Health in San Diego, California.
Company
Chris James is employed at Scripps Health, a prominent healthcare organization based in San Diego, California. He oversees the operation of three Biomedical Engineering shops and plays a vital role in ensuring the seamless functioning of biomedical equipment across the organization.
Education and Expertise
Chris James holds a Bachelor of Science in Health/Health Care Administration/Management from the University of Phoenix, completed between 2007 and 2009. He also studied General Education at San Diego Miramar College from 2003 to 2007. Furthermore, he obtained a certificate in Aviation Electronics from the US Navy in 1988.
Career Background
Chris James has amassed considerable experience in the field of biomedical engineering. He has worked at Scripps Health in various roles for over 16 years, including as Biomedical Equipment Technician and Biomedical Equipment Technician Lead, before becoming Manager of Biomedical Engineering. Prior to this, Chris worked as a Repair Department Supervisor at HME for 12 years and served as an Aviation Electronic Technician in the US Navy for 6 years.
Responsibilities
In his current role at Scripps Health, Chris James is responsible for overseeing the operation of three Biomedical Engineering shops. His duties include collaborating with hospital finance to manage budgets, working with stakeholders on equipment lifecycle management, developing hospital and department policies, and ensuring implementation of safety procedures within the Biomedical Engineering department.