Regional Medical Gas Specialist Senior (IL/WI Market)
About The Position
This position is for a Regional Medical Gas Specialist Senior within Advocate Health, supporting the Illinois and Wisconsin market. Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, formed from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. It provides care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois, Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs. The role involves partnering with the Medical Gas Program Manager to ensure consistent rollout and execution of medical gas program initiatives, providing expert consulting on medical gas and vacuum codes, acting as a primary liaison, offering hands-on technical support and oversight to facility RFAs, coordinating regional training efforts, ensuring facility-level adherence to enterprise policies, and monitoring regional performance metrics. Advocate Health is committed to providing equitable care, transforming care, and inspiring professionals.
Requirements
- Certified Medical Gas Systems Maintainer (ASSE 6040)
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent knowledge obtained through years of trade experience.
- 5 years’ experience in healthcare medical gas management
- Working knowledge of medical gas and vacuum systems
- Strong technical knowledge of healthcare-specific medical gas and vacuum codes and standards (e.g., CMS, TJC, NFPA 99).
- Detail-oriented, demonstrated organizational and time management skills, and ability to manage/prioritize, track, and complete tasks/projects within established deadlines.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and cultivate strong internal and external relationships.
- Ability to effectively communicate complex technical information in a clear and understandable manner to diverse audiences
- Committed to customer service, timely response, collaboration, cooperative professional relationships, and diversity.
- Ability and willingness to travel within the designated region.
- Valid driver’s license required.
Nice To Haves
- Additional ASSE Certifications
- Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM)
- Certified Health Care Safety Professional (CHSP)
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- Associate’s or bachelor's Degree in related field
- Experience with medical gas system design, installation, or inspection
- Familiarity with healthcare construction and renovation projects
- Active membership in a recognized professional organization demonstrating ongoing commitment to professional development and staying current with industry standards and practices.
Responsibilities
- Partners with the Medical Gas Program Manager to ensure consistent rollout and execution of medical gas program initiatives across the designated region.
- Supports the implementation and compliance of the enterprise permit-to-work system at the facility level.
- Partners with the Medical Gas Program Manager to provide expert consulting on local, state and federal medical gas and vacuum codes, including NFPA standards, ensuring compliance and safety across Advocate Health facilities.
- Acts as the primary liaison between the Program Manager and facility-level RFAs in the designated region.
- Communicates program updates, policy changes, and training requirements.
- Provides guidance and clarification to ensure consistent interpretation and application of medical gas standards.
- Provides hands-on technical support and oversight to facility RFAs within the designated region.
- Assists in developing and maintaining maintenance schedules, coordinating vendor services, and responding to emergencies.
- Offers guidance on troubleshooting, inspections, and repair planning.
- Supports facility teams in planning and executing medical gas shutdowns, ensuring clear communication with clinical staff, accurate assessment of impacted areas, and proper setup of back-feed systems.
- Confirms systems are safe and ready before reactivation.
- Coordinates regional training efforts, including ASSE 6040 certification and renewals.
- Reinforces enterprise learning modules and provides supplemental training based on regional needs.
- Mentors facility RFAs and promotes continuous learning.
- Ensures facility-level adherence to enterprise policies and procedures related to medical gas systems.
- Provides feedback to the Enterprise Program Manager for continuous improvement and standardization.
- Monitors regional performance metrics, inspection outcomes, and compliance trends.
- Reports findings to the Enterprise Program Manager and recommends corrective actions or program enhancements.
- Participates in departments initiatives.
Benefits
- Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
- Competitive compensation
- Generous retirement offerings
- Programs that invest in your career development
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
