Marlene Sue Davis
Porter Ranch,USA
Summary
Professional Healthcare Technology leader with over 25 years of experience in Clinical Engineering. Skilled in HTM Service Delivery, including interactions with JCAHO and DHS/CDPH. Proficient in supporting multi-hospital regions, delivering multiyear medical device life cycle plans, and conducting technology assessments for biomedical instrumentation. Experienced in opening new medical office buildings, commissioning surgery centers, and deploying/implementing technology for replacement and expansion hospitals.
Experienced with strategic planning, team leadership, and operational management. Utilizes comprehensive business acumen to drive efficiency and innovation. Track record of fostering collaborative environments and achieving high-impact results.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Manager, Hawaii, Colorado, Washington and SCAL Markets, Clinical Technology
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan
10.2017 - 06.2025
- Lead healthcare technology strategy and planning for inpatient/outpatient healthcare delivery through providing oversight on the identification and application of assessments, needs, and site planning, as well as implementing systems and through investment analyses.
- Lead innovative planning for healthcare technology research and assesses new healthcare-related technologies across the markets and with consideration for broader integration.
- Create and advocate for developmental opportunities for others; builds collaborative, cross-functional relationships.
- Oversee the completion of work assignments and identify opportunities for improvement; ensure all policies and procedures are followed; partner with key stakeholders and business leaders.
- Lead clinical systems engineering by coordinating team discussions, working with user groups and strategic partners to agree on equipment configurations, reviewing facility construction plans and equipment lists, and providing technical or environmental requirements for deploying complex or large-scale projects in the market.
- Day-to-day responsibilities include overseeing project delivery and project integration for the Southern California, Colorado, Washington, and Hawaii markets. This encompasses the development of CSE core responsibilities and management of medical device life cycle planning. The role involves aligning CSE strategy with national initiatives and providing support to HTM Service Delivery. Additionally, it includes conducting value analysis to determine service options and contracting options.
- The CSE team manages all 16 hospitals and over 200 medical office buildings within the SCAL market, Colorado, and Washington markets, as well as one hospital and associated medical offices in Hawaii. Successfully oversaw the execution of a $200 million, five-year program to convert patient monitoring systems for the SCAL market.
- The role includes supervising a team of 11 members and ensuring their career growth and training. Additionally, it requires expertise in managing teams distributed across various time zones.
Sr. Clinical Systems Engineer, National Program Office, Clinical Technology
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan
11.2012 - 10.2017
- This role focused on enterprise initiatives across KP.
- Developed the Clinical Engineering core function descriptions for the Clinical Technology program.
- Development of key processes to standardize Clinical Technology support for the national sourcing and standards teams.
- Main representative for Clinical Technology on 5 national procurement sourcing teams.
- Served as the CSE subject matter expert for National Product Recalls and Alarm Management strategy and deployment.
Clinical Systems Engineer, Southern California region, Clinical Systems Engineering
Kaiser Foundation Hospital
07.2005 - 11.2012
- Oversaw Clinical Technology deployment during design and implementation for the replacement hospitals at Panorama City.
- Completed clinical systems installation for new hospital projects for Downey, Ontario and Fontana.
- Oversaw technology management for Eyecare, Physiological monitoring, Anesthesia and GI services for Southern California.
- Involved with Medical Imaging deployment for Southern California.
- For the span of 7 months served as interim CSE manager from March 2012 to October 2012. Hired 3 Imaging CSEs and lead a team of 8 staff during that time frame.
Staff Specialist, Southern California region, Clinical Systems Engineering
Kaiser Foundation Hospital
06.2001 - 06.2005
- Provided support for Anesthesia/Respiratory Technology Committee, Eye Care Technology Committee, Ob/Gyn Technology Committee, and Patient Monitoring Technology Committee.
- Assisted Clinical Systems Engineers, vendors, and physicians to set up clinical trials and evaluations.
Biomedical Technician, Los Angeles Medical Center
Kaiser Foundation Hospital
07.1994 - 05.2001
- Provided routine maintenance and repairs for Central Sterile, Intensive Care, Cardiology, GI department, and Chronic and Acute Dialysis Units.
Education
M.S. - Biomedical Engineering
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
05.1995
B.S. - Biomedical Engineering
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
05.1991
Skills
- 20 years’ experience in Healthcare Industry and hospital operations
- Vast Project Management experience / Staff Management
- Member of AAMI Standards Board
- Member of AAMI, ACCE, HIMSS
- Knowledgeable in Systems Engineering / Device Integration
- Experience with Cybersecurity for Medical Devices
- Experience with new hospital construction and transition planning for occupancy
- Strategic planning
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Operations management
- Cross-functional team coordination
Timeline
Sr. Manager, Hawaii, Colorado, Washington and SCAL Markets, Clinical Technology
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan
10.2017 - 06.2025
Sr. Clinical Systems Engineer, National Program Office, Clinical Technology
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan
11.2012 - 10.2017
Clinical Systems Engineer, Southern California region, Clinical Systems Engineering
Kaiser Foundation Hospital
07.2005 - 11.2012
Staff Specialist, Southern California region, Clinical Systems Engineering
Kaiser Foundation Hospital
06.2001 - 06.2005
Biomedical Technician, Los Angeles Medical Center
Kaiser Foundation Hospital
07.1994 - 05.2001
B.S. - Biomedical Engineering
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
M.S. - Biomedical Engineering
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
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