Clinical Equipment Manager

Conifer Health Solutions•Marietta, GA

About The Position

The Clinical Equipment Manager directly manages clinical equipment coordinator staff and oversees clinical equipment and related supply inventory across clinic sites. The role manages the full equipment lifecycle, from evaluation and procurement through maintenance, optimization, and end-of-life decisions, and serves as the primary decision-maker for equipment selection, vendor recommendations, and technology standardization. The manager leads capital equipment planning and forecasting, including investment prioritization, clinical expansion projects, and multi-year replacement plans. They establish equipment usage, safety, and maintenance policies and protocols; oversee preventive maintenance and equipment records; and develop quality assurance metrics to track performance, utilization, and downtime. The role also evaluates new ophthalmic technologies and cost-benefit analyses, uses utilization data to improve processes and asset allocation, and ensures vendors meet service and performance expectations. The position includes training clinical and administrative staff on proper equipment use, coordinating equipment distribution among sites, and serving as the primary liaison with vendors, installers, biomedical engineers, and IT support stakeholders. Duties and responsibilities may be changed at management’s discretion.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three years of previous experience or training in this or a similar position.
Exceptional human relations skills.
Ability to work well with hands and fix most items requiring maintenance within the clinic setting.
Ability to work with interruptions and manage multiple priorities and tasks simultaneously.
Honesty, dependability, and flexibility.
Excellent customer service and communication skills.
Empathy for staff and patients’ needs and concerns related to maintenance and equipment.
Organization and attention to detail.
Ability to cooperate with others and tolerate stress.
Strong time management and task prioritization skills.
Ability to work independently, effectively, and efficiently with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

Certificate from a vocational school or an associate degree.
College degree.
COT or COMT certification.
Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

Directly manage clinical equipment coordinator staff.
Liaise with equipment vendors to secure appropriate contracts, services, and equipment prices.
Provide training in-services to clinical and administrative staff on equipment use according to recommended standards.
Direct the distribution and movement of clinical equipment and related supply inventory among sites.
Lead capital equipment planning and forecasting, including investment prioritization, clinical expansion projects, and multi-year replacement plans.
Manage the equipment lifecycle, including evaluation, procurement, maintenance, optimization, and end-of-life decisions.
Create and lead policies, standards, and protocols for equipment usage, safety, and maintenance across clinics.
Make decisions regarding equipment selection, vendor recommendations, and technology standardization.
Evaluate cost-benefit analyses for equipment purchases, upgrades, and vendor proposals.
Oversee preventive maintenance programs and ensure equipment logs, documentation, and compliance records are maintained at all locations.
Develop quality assurance metrics to monitor equipment performance, utilization, and downtime.
Act as the primary liaison with equipment vendors, installers, biomedical engineers, and IT support stakeholders.
Monitor vendor responsiveness, repair turnaround times, and performance metrics to ensure accountability.
Evaluate emerging ophthalmic technologies and recommend adoption for the practice.
Analyze equipment utilization data to improve processes, reduce inefficiencies, and optimize asset allocation.
Perform maintenance and repairs on items within the clinic setting as needed.