Manager Healthcare Medical Equipment Planner

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.