Director, Clinical Engineering Business Office

Edward Elmhurst Health; Warrenville (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Wellness Program

Company Retirement Match

Time Off & Holidays

Job summary

Edward Elmhurst Health is seeking a Director of the Clinical Engineering Business Office to lead capital planning, contracting, and strategic sourcing across multiple sites in Illinois. You will drive standardization of equipment, contracting, and business processes while partnering with Finance, IT, and clinical leadership to ensure disciplined CE spend and measurable value.

The role requires a strong background in CE operations, budgeting, and regulatory/compliance programs, with HR

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Healthcare Administration, IT, Biomedical Science, or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years in CE, healthcare operations, or equivalent with 5+ years supervisory experience.
• Healthcare capital planning, service contracts, and multi-site sourcing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own capital and equipment planning; maintain five-year replacement plan.
• Oversee CE contracting; negotiate and manage service and capital contracts.
• Develop operating and capital budgets; monitor expenditures and compliance.
• Lead CE Business Office functions: intake, sourcing, onboarding, standardization.
• Manage regulatory compliance, recalls, cyber-security, and CMMS oversight.
• Run Asset Inventory Recovery; oversee inventory audits and valuations.
• Support facility expansions, mergers, and acquisitions with inventory and contracts review.
• Develop staff through coaching, evaluations, and audits.

Skills

CE leadership

Contract negotiation

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Vendor management

Cybersecurity coordination

Leadership & coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's preferred

Tools

CMMS

Finance analytics tools

Data management

Job description

Job Title

Director, Clinical Engineering Business Office

Locations

• Multiple locations available: Warrenville, Glenbrook, Skokie, and Evanston, IL

Contract Type & Hours

• Full Time/Part Time: Full time
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Hourly Pay Range

Hourly Pay Range: $61.80 - $95.79 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

General Summary

Accountable for the financial, contractual, and business operations backbone of Endeavor Health's Clinical Engineering (CE) program — owning capital and equipment planning, service and purchase contracting, strategic sourcing, regulatory and recall compliance, medical-device cybersecurity coordination, and asset inventory recovery. Drives standardization across the CE program — equipment, contracting, and business processes — to reduce variation and cost across sites. Partners with vendors and OEM suppliers, CE Operations, Finance, Supply Chain, Information Security, Design & Construction, and clinical leadership to ensure CE spend is disciplined, controllable costs are reduced year over year, and equipment investments deliver clinical and financial value.

What you will do

• Own capital and equipment planning for CE: build and maintain the five-year replacement plan, prioritize annual capital, and partner with site and service-line leaders on equipment standardization
• Oversee CE contracting — negotiate and execute service contracts, capital and purchase contracts, sole-source decisions, and preferred-vendor strategy; act on performance deficiencies up to and including contract termination
• Develop operating and capital budgets; monitor monthly expenditures with budget-vs.-actual reporting and corrective actions; ensure CE purchasing complies with policy
• Lead the CE Business Office function, including clinical service request intake and triage, strategic sourcing, vendor onboarding, and business process standardization across sites
• Own the CE regulatory compliance, recall management, and medical-device cybersecurity program, including leadership of the Regulatory & Compliance Manager, in partnership with vendors, OEMs, and Information Security; oversee CMMS, data, and finance analytics
• Run the Asset Inventory Recovery program: track, recover, and disposition retired or relocated medical equipment
• Integrate CE coverage for new facilities, mergers, and acquired physician practices — program assessment, service-agreement review, inventory audit, and replacement valuation
• Develop direct reports through coaching, performance evaluations, and quality audits; perform full HR responsibilities for staff

What you will need

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Healthcare Administration, Information Technology, Biomedical Science, or a related field is required; Master’s degree preferred
• Certification: Certified Healthcare Technology Manager (CHTM), Certified Materials & Resource Professional (CMRP), or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) is preferred
• Experience: 10+ years of progressive experience in CE, healthcare operations, or an equivalent discipline; 5+ years of supervisory experience is required; Healthcare capital planning, service contract negotiation, or GPO/strategic sourcing experience in a multi-site health system is preferred

Benefits

• Eligibility for our Annual Incentive Plan, which offers the potential to earn a certain percentage amount of your base salary based on organizational performance.
• (For AIP eligible positions) Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program
• Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

About Endeavor Health

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

Culture & Inclusion

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.

We are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging—each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together.