Coordinator VAD Equipment - Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute Full-time Days

The salary range for this position is $22.05 - $27.56 (Hourly Rate)

Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.

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Description

The Coordinator, VAD Equipment reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Coordinator, VAD Equipment is responsible for planning, coordinating and directing the operations of all equipment for effective maintenance and repair programs, equipment tracking, equipment safety programs and equipment use on company job sites. The position acts as a technical advisor on all equipment issues.

Responsibilities:

• Monitors and tracks equipment on a daily basis by job site, type and use.
• Maintains a dispatch board or log sheet.
• Prepares purchase orders for rental equipment; tracks each piece of rented equipment by job site and job number.
• Coordinates repairs and maintenance with mechanics; generates purchase orders for repairs or required maintenance.
• Purchases small tools and any supplies needed for the equipment.
• Issues purchase orders in accordance with company policy and the accounting system.
• Prepares equipment report for branch management outlining equipment costs.
• Inspects equipment on a regular basis to comply with company safety policies.
• Coordinates all equipment recalls and working with the VAD manufacturer, NM, and the FDA to facilitate all recalls.
• Ensures that service standards are maintained and evaluated.
• Coordinates training sessions for new equipment with the operators as needed.
• Coordinates with DME for equipment shipment.
• Conducts quarterly inventory audits, reconciliation and maintains appropriate documentation.
• Assists manager in meeting hospital objectives and goals.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field.
• 1-2 years of previous experience.

Preferred:

• Experience with medical terminology as well as biomedical devices.

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.