Manager-Clinical Equipment Services - Gainesville

20 Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc.; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System is seeking a Clinical Equipment Services Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership for the program across NGHS campuses.

You will oversee fleet equipment lifecycle, utilization, PAR level compliance, budgets, staffing, regulatory compliance, and service performance, partnering with clinical, operational, and supply chain leaders to improve efficiency and patient care.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required in Healthcare Administration, Biomedical Equipment Technology, Healthcare Technology Management, or a related field
• 5+ years of progressive experience in healthcare operations, clinical equipment services, HTM, or related field; 3+ years of leadership experience
• AAMI or HTM certifications (CBET, CHTM, CABT) preferred
• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead the Clinical Equipment Services program and manage campus leads to ensure consistent performance across the health system
• Oversee the lifecycle management of clinical service equipment, including acquisition, deployment, utilization, maintenance, replacement, and decommissioning
• Analyze equipment utilization and evaluate rental vs capital purchasing opportunities
• Develop and manage operating and capital budgets related to equipment, rentals, supplies, and fleet operations
• Lead decisions regarding equipment rentals, fleet management strategies, replacements, and capital purchases
• Ensure equipment availability and utilization align with patient care needs through partnership with clinical, operational, and supply chain leaders
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention standards, regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and organizational policies
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce costs

Skills

Leadership experience

Analytical skills

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Change management

Equipment lifecycle knowledge

Education

Associate's degree in Healthcare Administration/HTM

Job description

Job Category: Allied Health Work Shift/Schedule: 8 Hr Morning - Afternoon Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

About the Role

Job Summary The Clinical Equipment Services Manager provides strategic and operational leadership for the Clinical Equipment Services program across all NGHS campuses. This role is responsible for fleet equipment lifecycle management, equipment utilization, system-wide PAR level compliance, budget oversight, staffing, regulatory compliance, and service performance. The Manager leads Clinical Equipment Services operations through campus Leads, directs equipment redistribution activities across the health system, and ensures equipment availability aligns with patient care needs. The Manager partners with clinical, operational, supply chain, and biomedical leaders to promote clinician compliance with equipment management practices, improve operational efficiency, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that support patient care, financial stewardship, and organizational goals.

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Licensure or other certifications:
• Educational Requirements: Associate's degree required in Healthcare Administration, Biomedical Equipment Technology, Healthcare Technology Management, or a related field
• Minimum Experience: Five (5) or more years of progressive experience in healthcare operations, clinical equipment services, healthcare technology management, biomedical services, or a related field. Three (3) or more years of leadership experience managing teams, operations, or programs.
• Other:

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Preferred Licensure or other certifications: AAMI or healthcare technology management certifications (CBET, CHTM, CABT) preferred.
• Preferred Educational Requirements: Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, Biomedical Equipment Technology, Healthcare Technology Management, or a related field preferred.
• Preferred Experience: Experience with medical equipment management, fleet utilization, budgeting, capital planning, and operational performance improvement preferred.
• Other:

Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong analytical skills related to equipment utilization, operational performance, and budget management.
• Demonstrated leadership experience across multiple campuses, departments, or healthcare operations.
• Ability to make strategic decisions regarding equipment rentals, capital purchases, fleet management, and staffing needs.
• Proven ability to build productive relationships and collaborate across clinical, operational, supply chain, and leadership teams.
• Ability to hold teams and stakeholders accountable to service standards, operational goals, and performance expectations.
• Knowledge of healthcare operations, equipment lifecycle management, infection prevention practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong communication, presentation, and change management skills.
• Ability to lead continuous improvement initiatives and implement operational policies and procedures.
• Experience managing budgets, contracts, vendor relationships, and service performance metrics.
• Ability to develop leaders, coach employees, and support workforce planning activities.

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

• Lead the Clinical Equipment Services program and manage team leads to ensure consistent performance across the health system.
• Oversee the lifecycle management of clinical service equipment, including acquisition, deployment, utilization, maintenance, replacement, and decommissioning.
• Analyze equipment utilization, evaluate rental versus capital purchasing opportunities, and make recommendations that optimize operational and financial performance.
• Develop and manage operating and capital budgets related to equipment, rentals, supplies, and fleet operations.
• Lead decisions regarding equipment rentals, fleet management strategies, replacements, and capital purchases based on operational need, utilization data, and financial impact.
• Ensure equipment availability and utilization align with patient care needs through partnership with clinical, operational, and supply chain leaders.
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention standards, equipment-related regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and organizational policies.
• Monitor equipment performance, service levels, and vendor compliance, implementing corrective actions as necessary.
• Establish and maintain effective training programs related to equipment operation, troubleshooting, cleaning, and safe use practices.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, reduce costs, improve equipment availability, and strengthen service delivery.
• Conduct audits, review operational data, and perform routine rounding to evaluate program effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Lead hiring, onboarding, coaching, performance management, succession planning, and workforce development activities.
• Collaborate with clinical leaders, department managers, Biomedical Services, Supply Chain, and other stakeholders to resolve operational challenges and support organizational initiatives.
• Manage relationships with external vendors, service providers, and business partners to ensure high-quality service and contractual compliance.
• Maintain accurate reporting on equipment inventory, utilization, operational performance, and financial metrics.
• Support implementation of new technologies, equipment programs, and organizational change initiatives.
• Participate in regulatory surveys and ensure departmental readiness for inspections and accreditation reviews.
• Supports operational continuity through periodic on-call responsibilities and availability for occasional business-critical escalations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

• Weight Lifted: Up to 20 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time
• Weight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time
• Vision: Moderate, Constantly 66-100% of time
• Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Occasionally 0-30% of time
• Standing/Walking: Occasionally 0-30% of time
• Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally 0-30% of time
• Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65%

Job Requires

Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding, Driving

Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals.

Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is a non-profit on a mission of improving the health of our community in all we do. Our team cares for more than 1 million people across the region through five hospitals and a variety of outpatient locations. Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) has campuses in Gainesville, Braselton, Winder, Dahlonega and Demorest – with a total of more than 850 beds and more than 1,200 medical staff members representing more than 60 specialties. Learn more at www.nghs.com.