Manager Healthcare Medical Equipment Planner
Required skills
- Healthcare
- Medical Equipment Planner
- capital projects
- clinical technology management
- large-scale healthcare projects
- acute care hospitals
- specialty centers
- system-wide programs
- clinical workflows
- care delivery models
Nice to have
- CHC
- CCE
- PMP
- Lean
- Six Sigma
- value-based design
Role summary
Mercy is seeking a Senior Healthcare Medical Equipment Planner to lead medical equipment planning for complex healthcare capital projects. This role involves specification, budgeting, procurement coordination, and implementation, serving as a subject matter expert for clinical leadership, facilities, IT, supply chain, and construction teams. The planner ensures equipment solutions align with clinical workflows, regulatory requirements, and operational efficiency. Responsibilities include supporting new hospitals, renovations, and technology refreshes, with potential to oversee junior staff. A Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of progressive experience in healthcare medical equipment planning or clinical technology management are required, along with proven experience leading large-scale healthcare projects.
Find your calling at Mercy!
The Senior Healthcare Medical Equipment Planner is responsible for leading the planning, specification, budgeting, procurement coordination, and implementation of medical equipment for complex healthcare capital projects. This role serves as a subject matter expert and strategic advisor to clinical leadership, facilities, IT, supply chain, and design/construction teams to ensure equipment solutions align with clinical workflows, regulatory requirements, operational efficiency, and long-term organizational goals.This position typically supports new hospitals, major renovations, ambulatory facilities, and technology refresh initiatives and may oversee junior planners or consultants.Position Details:
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Engineering, Architecture, Nursing, Biomedical Engineering, or related field(Master’s degree preferred)
- 5+ years of progressive experience in healthcare medical equipment planning, capital projects, or clinical technology management
- Proven experience leading equipment planning for large‑scale healthcare projects (acute care hospitals, specialty centers, or system‑wide programs)
- Strong understanding of:
- Clinical workflows and care delivery models
- Medical equipment infrastructure requirements
- Healthcare regulatory and accreditation standards
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex budgets and multidisciplinary teams
Preferred Certifications & Skills
- Certified Healthcare Constructor (CHC)
- Certified Clinical Engineer (CCE) or equivalent
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Lean, Six Sigma, or value‑based design experience
- Proficiency with equipment planning tools and databases (e.g., equipment tracking, BIM coordination, spreadsheets)
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and executive‑level presentation skills
Core Competencies
- Strategic thinking and problem solving
- Clinical credibility and stakeholder engagement
- Financial acumen and cost control
- Detail oriented with big picture perspective
- Leadership, mentorship, and influence without authority
- Ability to thrive in fast paced, complex project environments
Why Mercy?
From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.
Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.
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