Medical Equipment Planner (Long Beach, CA)

Planate Management Group • $70K — $95K *
Carson, CA 90745In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, or relevant field
  • Minimum three years of medical equipment planning experience
  • Strong knowledge of medical technologies and systems integration
  • Ability to write equipment specifications and Statements of Work
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Preferred experience with AutoCAD and MS Project
  • Strong communication skills for collaboration with various stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Independently plan and execute medical equipment services for various clinical and support areas
  • Analyze architectural drawings and equipment schedules for coordination issues
  • Conduct inventory audits and cost analyses for existing equipment
  • Coordinate medical equipment integration with building systems
  • Manage scheduling and relocation of equipment alongside new installations
  • Provide technical oversight for compliance with VA standards
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful project delivery

Benefits

  • Medical insurance/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • 401K plan eligibility upon hire
  • Health and Savings Account plan
  • Life/AD&D Insurance Coverage
  • Short-Term Disability Insurance Coverage
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off
  • Wellness Offering
  • Training and Development
  • License/Certification support
  • Recognition and Rewards program
  • Travel Insurance
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Medical Equipment Planner to support The Long Beach Veterans Affairs Healthcare System (LBVAHCS). In this role, you will work under the Engineering Service Planning Section and the supervision of the VA Supervisory Interior Designer, where you will develop objectives, manage resources, and independently execute assigned equipment planning responsibilities. You will oversee and support major project activations, equipment planning, specification, budgeting, procurement package development, and coordination of delivery and installation to ensure accurate and fully functional equipment integration aligned with VA requirements.

This is contingent upon the award of the contract. Project duration is expected to be one base year plus three option years.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Independently develop and execute medical equipment planning services for clinical and support spaces including patient care rooms, treatment rooms, waiting areas, conference rooms, lobbies, break rooms, utility rooms, and storage areas.
  • Analyze architectural drawings, equipment schedules, and electrical/data plans to identify gaps, overlaps, and coordination issues.
  • Conduct existing equipment inventory audits, value cost analyses, and reuse studies with recommendations aligned to VA guidelines.
  • Coordinate integration of medical equipment with building systems including audiovisual, security, IT infrastructure, acoustics, and clinical technologies.
  • Plan, schedule, document, and coordinate relocation of existing equipment alongside procurement and installation of new equipment.
  • Provide technical oversight for medical equipment planning across major construction projects, ensuring accuracy, functionality, and compliance with VA standards.
  • Coordinate with engineers, architects, designers, and technical teams including electrical, mechanical, structural, and low-voltage disciplines.
  • Interpret architectural plans and ensure compliance with VA Technical Information Library (TIL) standards and equipment specifications.
  • Maintain knowledge of regulatory standards including TJC, NFPA, FDA, NRC, and AAMI.
  • Develop procurement packages including Statements of Work (SOW), technical specifications, drawings, cost estimates, bid sheets, and budgets.
  • Manage procurement tracking, financial logs, vendor coordination, and delivery and installation schedules.
  • Maintain digital resource libraries including equipment documentation, project correspondence, drawings, and specifications.
  • Provide training and support to clinical end users during move-in and activation phases.
  • Coordinate with Biomedical Engineering, Logistics, and related departments to ensure proper equipment documentation, tagging, and system integration.
  • Identify and resolve equipment and design conflicts to prevent construction delays and ensure operational readiness.
  • Provide technical expertise and respond to equipment-related inquiries from stakeholders and project teams.
  • Collaborate with Facilities Management, IT, Patient Safety, Sterile Processing, Contracting, EMS, and Biomedical teams to develop equipment standards and plans.

Qualifications to be successful in the role:
  • Bachelor's degree in architecture or engineering or any relevant field of study
  • Minimum of three years of medical equipment planning experience in a healthcare/hospital construction environment experience .
  • Strong knowledge of current medical technologies, systems integration, and vendor developments.
  • Ability to write equipment specifications and Statements of Work for medical equipment procurement.
  • Ability to review and interpret blueprints and technical specifications.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) for documentation and tracking.
  • AutoCAD and MS Project experience (preferred).
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate with contractors, vendors, engineers, and government stakeholders.
  • Must possess a valid driver's license.

Full-time employees enjoy the following benefits:
  • Medical insurance/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • 401K plan eligibility upon hire
  • Health and Savings Account plan
  • Life/AD&D Insurance Coverage
  • Short-Term Disability Insurance Coverage
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off
  • Wellness Offering
  • Training and Development
  • License/Certification support
  • Recognition and Rewards program
  • Travel Insurance

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