Senior Medical Equipment Planner

The Franklin, TN office of NWG is looking for a Medical Equipment Planner to join our team. NWG is a Tennessee-based consulting firm that provides Program Management, Medical Equipment Planning, and Technology Planning for various healthcare clients throughout the US. Established in 2007, NWG has successfully completed medical equipment planning, purchasing, and installation for projects of all sizes. Our clients include rural hospitals, behavioral health, and major regional healthcare organizations. Our teams create exceptional solutions for all types of healthcare projects and provide value to our clients from concept to well after the "heads are in the beds". We are looking for a passionate problem solver who wants to help deliver exceptional healthcare projects. Want to join our team?Key Responsibilities: Lead all aspects of our Medical Equipment Planning service lineGrow the Healthcare practice: develop and maintain new and existing client relationships through a deep understanding of client enterprise and needsSuccessfully plan, manage, and participate on multiple healthcare projects simultaneouslyIdentify and recruit exceptional resourcesHave proven success in planning and developing new projects as well as the ability to motivate and inspire teams, both internally and externallyLead client with recommendations and selection of medical equipment and related systems based upon service lineEffectively communicate equipment planning information to the project team to allow for successful project completionDevelop and coordinate all related deliverables including, but not limited to medical equipment reports and drawings, specification documents, vendor site specific drawings, and project schedulesEvaluate existing medical equipment and related systems with respect to age, condition, technological status to determine the potential for reuseConfidently represent our company and deliver exceptional services to our clientsAdditional Responsibilities: Develop and maintain high level of deliverables and provide a professional customer interfaceInterview and verify medical equipment requirements with the client and end users and make recommendations for "best practices"Identify, evaluate, locate, and recommend equipment to purchase for new healthcare facilities, major renovations, and facility expansionsAttend off-site and remote client planning meetings and conduct virtual meetingsIdentify and implement client standards during the planning effortDevelop and update budgets throughout the project lifecycleSet daily priorities to meet established project deadlinesReview project drawings and coordinate equipment requirements on the plansEstablish communication network between the design team, the client team, and the construction teamPrepare purchase order ready documents for client useDevelop an equipment implementation strategy and schedule, and oversee the installation and start-up of all equipmentObtain customer sign-off and approval of the selected medical equipmentSource medical equipment for quotes and compare pricing. Update budgets accordingly and manage the equipment procurement processEstablish clear responsibilities between the Medical Equipment Planning effort and the design and construction team by use of a detailed responsibility matrixProvide ongoing communication with the construction teams throughout the lifecycle of constructionWork proactively with Group Purchasing OrganizationsHave proven success in planning and developing new projects as well as the ability to motivate and inspire teams, both internally and externallyOur ideal candidate will be an experienced senior-level planner that is enthusiastic about leading a team of professionals to deliver exceptional results. We are seeking a leader that is a highly detailed-oriented, possesses strong analytical and critical thinking skills, enjoys working with healthcare delivery teams, and has excellent written and verbal communication skills. Additionally, a qualified candidate will have:A minimum of 10 years of experience in Medical Equipment Planning, preferably in a senior level roleA bachelor's degree in nursing, or healthcare related fieldMedical Planning expert with a deep understand of the healthcare marketGreat communication skillsIn depth knowledge of the appropriate use and allocation of medical equipment for patient careExperience working in a collaborative environment with design teams, consultants, clientsFamiliarity with historical and current industry practices, trends, and innovationWillingness to travel as neededExceptional presentation skillsAbility to utilize the Microsoft Office suite of technologies (Excel and Word primarily)Ability to quickly learn and navigate new technology

Created: 2025-02-09