The clinical equipment coordinator: a new role in the hospital industry.

The increase in use, complexity, and cost of medical equipment requires a management response in both large and small hospitals. This paper describes the position of Clinical Equipment Coordinator (CEC) as it developed at Anaheim Memorial Hospital in Anaheim, California. The CEC can be highly effective in coordinating contract or shared services for a small hospital. In the larger hospital with an in-hospital Clinical or Biomedical Engineering Department, the CEC can take on the responsibilities of coordinating the services of the department. A detailed Job Description is presented along with typical forms and guidelines.