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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.

Required:

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

Preferred:

• Experience with medical terminology as well as biomedical devices.

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) 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.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check.  Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. 

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.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.