Manager Healthcare Medical Equipment Planner

Mercy; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Tuition assistance

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy seeks a Senior Healthcare Medical Equipment Planner to lead equipment planning across capital projects, aligning clinical workflows with equipment infrastructure and regulatory standards.

You will coordinate budgeting, procurement, and implementation while advising clinical, facilities, IT, and design teams to optimize operational efficiency. This role may oversee junior staff on large-scale hospital programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Admin, Engineering, Architecture, Nursing, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in healthcare medical equipment planning or related field.
• Experience leading equipment planning for large‑scale healthcare projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, specification, budgeting, procurement coordination, and implementation of medical equipment for capital projects.
• Advise clinical leadership, facilities, IT, supply chain, and design teams to align equipment with workflows and regulatory standards.
• Manage budgets and multi-disciplinary teams on complex projects.
• Support new hospitals, major renovations, and technology refresh initiatives.

Skills

Budgeting

Clinical workflows

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

BIM coordination

Equipment tracking software

Spreadsheets

Job description

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.