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Medical Equipment Planner

AKIVA AI

Long Beach, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Architectural Analysis, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI), AutoCAD, Automation, Biomedicine, Blueprints, Budget Management, Budgeting, Cleanroom, Comparative Analysis, Conference Management, Construction Projects, Cost Analysis, Delivery Management, Dental Insurance, Disability Accommodations, Diversity, Documentation, Electrical Components, Employee Retention, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Equipment Specification, FDA (Food and Drug Administration), Government, Health Insurance, Healthcare, Informatics, Interior Design, Inventory Planning, Leading Edge Technology, Lobbying, Logistics, Medical Equipment, Medications, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Word, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Network Protocols, Patient Care, Patient Safety, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Procurement Management, Procurement Planning, Procurement Specifications, Product Documentation, Project Planning, Purchasing/Procurement, Safety Codes, Safety Process, Safety Standards, Small Business, Statement of Work (SOW), Systems Engineering, The Joint Commission (TJC), Training/Teaching, Vision Plan, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Long Beach, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Profit sharing
  • Vision insurance
  • Competitive salary
  • Training & development
  • Wellness resources

Location: Onsite (Southern California)


Employment Type: Contract (Full-Time)



About AKIVA


AKIVA is an AI-native engineering firm specializing in enterprise services, domain-specific solutions, and high-performance infrastructure from strategy through deployment. We build innovative systems that drive measurable results for commercial enterprises and government agencies. AKIVA is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).



Position Overview


AKIVA is seeking a Medical Equipment Planner to support the VA Long Beach Healthcare System Engineering Service Planning Section under the Interior Design Section. The Medical Equipment Planner will independently plan and execute equipment planning services for major construction project activations — including equipment specification, budgeting, solicitation package preparation, procurement, and management of delivery and installation for medical and supporting equipment across VALBHS healthcare environments. AKIVA-provided AI-assisted analysis and documentation tools may be used to accelerate inventory analysis, reuse reporting, and specification drafting.



Key Responsibilities


•          Independently create and execute equipment planning services for conference rooms, patient care rooms, patient treatment rooms, waiting rooms, entry lobbies, cafe, break rooms, clean and soiled utility rooms, medication rooms, storage, and stockrooms throughout major construction projects


•          Analyze architectural drawings, equipment schedules, and electrical and data plans; identify overlaps and gaps between proposed equipment and the designed space


•          Perform existing equipment inventory audits, value/cost analysis, and comparative equipment studies; produce reuse analysis reports with recommendations based on VA guidelines


•          Coordinate, plan, document, and schedule the move of existing equipment in conjunction with procurement and installation of new equipment


•          Administer and oversee medical equipment planning budgets, standards, and specifications across VALBHS major construction projects


•          Produce procurement packages following VA contracting standards including SOW, technical specifications, attachments, documentation, drawings, IGCEs, bid sheets, and budgets


•          Maintain the digital resource library of drawings, plans, specification procurement documents, project correspondence, and binders related to major project equipment planning


•          Provide training and education to medical technology end users and clinical staff during move-in; coordinate with the VA Biomedical Department and Logistics to document products into the Equipment Information Library


•          Maintain functional knowledge of safety codes and standards including The Joint Commission (TJC), NFPA, FDA, NRC, and AAMI


•          Serve as technical representative for equipment specification matters; coordinate with FMS, OIT, Patient Safety, Sterile Processing Service (SPS), Logistics, Contracting, Informatics, EMS, Biomedical Technicians, and end users



Required Qualifications


•          Demonstrated knowledge of the state of the art in medical technology including scientific advances, network protocols, and vendor changes


•          Ability to write equipment specifications and Statements of Work for medical equipment procurement


•          Ability to review and interpret blueprints and specifications


•          Experience creating and maintaining procurement collateral using the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)


•          Working knowledge of TJC, NFPA, FDA, NRC, and AAMI standards


•          Effective written and verbal communication with contractors, management officials, vendors, Contracting Officers, and VA Long Beach staff


•          Must be authorized to work in the United States



Preferred Qualifications


•          AutoCAD experience


•          Microsoft Project experience


•          Familiarity with AI-assisted analysis and automation tools for equipment planning and reporting



Tools, Technologies & Frameworks


Equipment Planning: inventory audits, reuse analysis, value/cost analysis | Design/Analysis: AutoCAD (preferred), Microsoft Office Suite | Standards: TJC, NFPA, FDA, NRC, AAMI, VA TIL | Deliverables: equipment specifications, SOWs, IGCEs, solicitation packages, reuse reports



What AKIVA Offers


•          Professional development and skill-building opportunities


•          Supportive management team with veteran-owned company values


•          Opportunity to work on impactful federal healthcare programs supporting Veterans


•          Long-term contract engagement with potential for extension


•          AI productivity tools and training provided at no cost to employees



Comprehensive Benefits Package


•          401(k) with generous company match


•          Medical Insurance


•          Dental Insurance


•          Vision Insurance


•          Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance


•          Paid Time Off (PTO)


•          Profit Sharing



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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement


AKIVA is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical disability, marital status, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that diversity among our teammates is critical to our success as a company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people within a qualified candidate pool.


AKIVA is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).

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