URGENT: MEDICAL EQUIPMENT PLANNER

Planate Management Group is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, the USA with a technical support center in the Philippines that provides program management and facilities engineering services worldwide. Planate is a small business provider of planning, design, infrastructure management, technical consulting, engineering, and construction management services in support of the US Department of Defense (DOD) and its Service (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps) missions, along with other US federal agencies.

The Medical Equipment Planner will be responsible for planning and developing an equipment plan and associated infrastructure requirements to support all medical equipment for hospital construction projects from concept design to building activation. 

This requirement is for on-site (not remote) work at the VA Palo Alto Healthcare System (VAPAHCS). This position has been awarded to Planate. 

Our salary range for this position is based on the market data, $100-130k/annum (offer depends on the experience)

Key responsibilities: 

• Handle the cost of material estimates, assemble, and calibrate hospital equipment and instruments 
• Prepare technical reports and demonstrate engineering hospital techniques and procedures to new technical staff members 
• Review of construction drawings, equipment fittings 
• Supervise hospital installation works and commissioning of medical and non-medical equipment 
• Ensures that procurement of medical and non-medical equipment is within company regulations 
• Responsible for staff training (managerial and technical) for individual and institutional capacity building 
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate. 

Qualifications to be successful in the role:  

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or Engineering
• At least 5 years of specialized experience in hospital equipment planning and management 
• Must have AutoCAD experience
• Experience in supervising installation works and commissioning of medical and non-medical equipment  
• Knowledgeable in different types of healthcare environments, essential
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite 
• Strong communications skills in English both written and oral 
• Knowledge of safety practices in the construction industry, including specifically, a background that indicates familiarity with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety requirements on construction projects. 
• Must lawfully reside in the United States and be eligible for employment (Planate does not sponsor visas or work permits) 

COVID 19 PROTOCOL: Due to the nature of work, the successful candidate will be required to comply with all Federal guidelines regarding vaccination for all employees and contractors (as applicable in the respective U.S. State or outlying area). Please refer to Executive Order 14042, Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors for more information.

Why Planate?

Planate Management Group is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Joining the Planate team opens you to an experience working for a Global company where you are among a team that is considered a premier trusted partner for planning, design, engineering, asset management, and professional service solutions anytime, anywhere.  We Take Care of Our Own; Personally, and Professionally, Up and Down The Line.  

Employees enjoy the following benefits:

• Medical insurance
• 401K plan eligibility upon hire
• Health and Savings Account plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness Offering
• Training and Development
• License/Certification support
• Recognition and Rewards program
• Travel Insurance

 Visit our career site https://planate.com/careers/ to know more about our other openings.

We’d love for you to be a part of our Global workforce, helping us serve as an effective and integrated partner to advance every client's mission!