Department:

11497 Advocate Aurora Health Corporate - Supply Chain: Corp Strategic Sourcing

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

M-F 8am - 5pm Remote

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for each phase and deliverable of the equipment planning process, including budgeting, equipment list development, existing equipment inventory, user meetings, equipment buyout, equipment deployment, and activation support.
Responsible for understanding the standardization initiatives of Advocate Health and maintaining those standards throughout project development and final equipment selections.
Aligns with the business owners to understand the scope as well as the goals and objectives of the project. Develops equipment specifications for design purposes by facilitating user group meetings. Recommends and assists with the selection of equipment based on the current Advocate Health standards and the technology necessary to meet the initiatives and strategy of the project.
Builds and maintains equipment specifications within equipment planning software. Manages the medical equipment budget on behalf of the project.
Provides necessary documents to the project design team to aid in building coordination and finalized construction documents. Answers required RFI from architect and contractors.
Ensures equipment is purchased in conjunction with project schedule. Tracks final purchase price to monitor project budget. Reports procurement and budget statuses to project team. Escalates project risks to project team for remediation.
Responsible for partnering with PDC, 3PL, and end users to schedule equipment deliveries and installation in accordance to the project schedule.
Responsible for partnering with PDC and end users to prepare strategic and discretionary budgets in conjunction with annual enterprise submissions. Continues refinement of budget throughout the annual process to ensure accurate scope in the Proforma submissions.
Responsible for developing and maintaining standard room templates inclusive of Advocate Health approved equipment per care area.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

License/Registration/Certification Required: None Required

Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Health Care Administration, Allied Health, Clinical Engineering or related field.

Experience Required: Typically requires 5 years of medical equipment planning experience or related experience in medical clinical engineering, supply chain management, or architectural medical planning

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Demonstrates project management ability coupled with strong interpersonal skills to effectively form collaborative relationships with key stakeholders, clinicians, physicians, department leaders and suppliers.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage large volumes of projects.
Excellent interpersonal, consensus building, and group facilitation skills.
PC Skills with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Attainia Software / 4 Tower.
Self-directed and independent decision-making capabilities.
Flexibility to deal with a changing environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

This position requires limited regional travel, therefore, will be exposed to weather and road conditions.
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
Exposed to a normal office environment.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Pay Range

$43.30 - $64.95

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammates job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.