Senior Medical Equipment Planner

The Vertex Companies • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

The Senior Medical Equipment Planner directly performs medical equipment planning, procurement, installation, and other related project consulting services assignments contracted for delivery by the Company. They successfully plan and manage the equipment scope, develop and deliver the medical equipment documents, throughout the duration of our healthcare, science, and education projects. This role is responsible for managing projects ranging in size and complexity while simultaneously establishing a rapport with the design team and fostering ongoing relationships with the project owners.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts, Science, Architecture, Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Nursing or any other applicable degree, combined with experience.
• Five to Ten years of experience of medical equipment planning consulting, and project management in healthcare, or directly related industry.
• Adept with planning, procurement and installation process and requirements for MEQ projects, including complex medical equipment systems.
• Maintains a current knowledge of medical equipment devices and systems and their applications within healthcare facilities.
• Strong attention to detail is required, as are excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple large complex projects simultaneously.
• Expert within the MEQ planning database(s), including understanding of all equipment specifications for structural, mechanical, electrical, data, and plumbing siting and installation requirements.
• Additional computer proficiency including Bluebeam, Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Must have an active driver's license and be insurable to travel.

Responsibilities

• Performs medical equipment consulting services as assigned, ensuring project continues on schedule and within budgetary and quality requirements.
• Develops order of magnitude estimated equipment costs for clinical spaces based on program information from architects.
• Leads and participates in medical equipment planning meetings with senior leadership, clinical users, architects, engineers, and consultants to support the selection of appropriate medical equipment.
• Collaborates on medical equipment siting and installation requirements with clinical users, architects, engineers, and other consultants.
• Elevates any issues related to medical equipment to the Client's project team and ensures they are tracked and addressed.
• Develops medical equipment lists and associated estimated costs within MEQ planning database(s).
• Revises medical equipment lists and estimated costs as projects move from schematic design through procurement and installation.
• Understands and works to meet project schedule timelines.
• Conducts and documents surveys and inventories of existing equipment within healthcare facilities.
• Reviews submittal documents to ensure they are accurate and correct.
• Works with vendors and internal ADAMS resources to provide detailed specifications to be used for procurement proposals, including bidding.
• Works with procurement on the reconciliation of purchase order information to equipment programmed within projects.
• Collaborates with BIM team to ensure equipment placement drawings and submittals are complete and accurate.
• Provides clear documentation of equipment changes to coordinators to update equipment lists.
• Assists in preparation of project proposals and attends meetings as a project representative, working to establish positive client relationships.
• Provides project medical equipment budget updates to the project Owner as required.
• Manages project invoicing, tracks and manages project profitability.
• Manages overall project lifecycle from inception through to lessons learned close-out including but not limited to planning, construction administration, procurement, and installation.
• Reviews warehousing and other third-party payment requests and recommends approval or revision.
• Maintains financial responsibilities required to support invoicing, revenue tracking, and overall successful outcome of projects.
• Ensures effective communications and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

• Healthcare (with multiple plan options)
• Dental insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• 401k plan with immediate match and vesting
• Flex Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous paid time off plan including 15 days of vacation, 64 hours of sick time, and 9.5 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and additional support for pursuing advanced education

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree