Senior Equipment Planner - 129939

Under direction, the Equipment Planner budgets, plans, and identifies capital equipment needs for construction, remodel, and medical equipment replacement projects. Provides technical information and advice on equipment needs as it pertains to equipment standards, utilization, and pricing as well as construction, space, and scope of project. Acts as equipment planning and programming liaison officer and coordinator in relationships with academic, clinical, and administrative committees and staff members. Provides objective and consultative support to the project to include working with user departments, directors and senior leaders in identifying and creating equipment lists and budgets.

The Equipment Planner prepares and/or provides supervision and periodic review of reports and documentation, i.e. equipment listings and technical datasheets for the support of major construction and remodel projects. Coordinates and/or oversees site visits, special studies, and analysis of new technology required in capital projects. Provides technical expertise and consultation in the review and budgeting of capital assets. Oversees and organizes projects for the planning, purchase, and installation of medical center capital assets. Analyzes and develops organizational and departmental procedure with recommendations for changes and improvements as required by facilities codes and regulatory agencies.

• A Bachelor's Degree or higher in architecture, planning, education/business administration, or industrial engineering; or an equivalent combination of education and experience/training.
• Three (3+) or more years of related experience in equipment planning for construction and remodel projects, preferably in a healthcare environment.
• Experience and working knowledge of building and construction, design, construction contract administration and California Building Codes, including full understanding of industry practices.
• Experience working with high-value hospital/clinical capital equipment procurement programs, including justification, return on investment, and value analysis.
• Experience with supply chain management to encompass supply chain logistics, procurement, inventory management, and contract management.
• Experience tracking metrics, analyzing data, and creating summary reports on Key Performance Indicators.

• Four (4+) or more years of related experience in equipment planning for construction and remodel projects, preferably in a healthcare environment.
• Experience with medical equipment validation and procurement.
• Experience with Attainia capital equipment planning software.
• Proficient with MS Office: Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.

• Must be able to work various hours & locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

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