What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Materials Management (Medical Equipment) position at Christiana Care Health Systems?
If you have experience with Medical Materials Management, this is the job for you!
ChristianaCare is one of the country's most dynamic healthcare organizations, centered on improving health outcomes, making high-quality care more accessible, and lowering healthcare costs. ChristianaCare includes an extensive network of outpatient services, home health care, urgent care centers, three hospitals (1,299 beds), a free-standing emergency department, a Level I trauma center and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a comprehensive stroke center and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care, and women's health. It also includes the pioneering Gene Editing Institute and was rated by IDG Computerworld as one of the nation's Best Places to Work in IT. ChristianaCare is a nonprofit teaching health system with more than 260 residents and fellows. It is continually ranked by U.S. News & World Report as the Best Hospital. With the unique CareVio data-powered care coordination service and a focus on population health and value-based care, ChristianaCare is shaping the future of health care.
ChristianaCare Offers
- Full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, etc.
- Two retirement planning offerings, including 403(b) with company contributions
- Generous paid time off with annual roll-over and opportunities to cash out
- 12-week paid parental leave
- Incredible Work/Life benefits including annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and great discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more!
About this Position
ChristianaCare is searching for Manager, Materials Management to ensure that all medical equipment within the Equipment Room facility is safe, functional, and readily available for use. This position will act as the principal point of contact for all equipment-related matters, encompassing procurement, utilization, and disposal. This Manager will also be responsible for maintaining comprehensive records of customer support and staff development initiatives, as well as providing educational opportunities. Furthermore, this role requires the ability to lead a diverse team in achieving the department's and the overall system's goals and objectives.
Principal duties and responsibilities:
Strategic Planning & Procurement:
- This involves forecasting equipment needs, researching new technologies, managing vendor relationships, negotiating contracts, and making informed purchasing decisions to acquire new medical devices and systems. They ensure equipment aligns with hospital standards, patient care needs, and budget constraints.
Inventory & Asset Management:
- They maintain a comprehensive, accurate inventory of all hospital equipment, including its location, status, service history, and depreciation. This function is critical for tracking assets, planning for replacements, and optimizing equipment utilization across departments.
Maintenance & Calibration Oversight:
- A key responsibility is establishing and managing robust preventative maintenance (PM), which includes working with Clinical Engineering on potential schedules and calibration programs for all equipment to ensure its accuracy, safety, and longevity. They also coordinate and oversee corrective maintenance, often working closely with biomedical engineers, technicians, and external service providers to minimize downtime.
Regulatory Compliance & Safety:
- Ensuring all medical devices comply with local, national, and international regulatory standards (e.g., FDA, Joint Commission, OSHA). They are responsible for implementing safety protocols, managing equipment recalls and alerts, and contributing to risk management initiatives to protect both patients and staff.
Budget Management:
- They develop and manage the operational and capital budgets related to equipment acquisition, maintenance, repair, and eventual disposal. This includes cost analysis, identifying opportunities for savings, and justifying expenditures to hospital administration.
- Timekeeping
Staff Training & Support:
- They play a vital role in coordinating and sometimes delivering training for clinical staff on the proper and safe operation of medical equipment. They also provide technical support and guidance, troubleshooting issues, and advising on best practices for equipment use.
Disposal & Lifecycle Management:
- Managing the entire lifecycle of equipment, from initial acquisition through to safe and compliant disposal. This includes assessing equipment for end-of-life, coordinating decommissioning, and ensuring environmentally responsible and secure disposal methods are followed.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor Degree or equivalent related experience
- Three to Five years in Equipment Management preferably in a hospital/medical setting
- Five years of inventory management, three of which must have been in a supervisory capacity
EEO Statement: ChristianaCare Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
