Continuous Improvement Engineer- Facilities Planning Department

Job Summary

This position is responsible for developing evaluations on current and future building space utilization based on LEAN methodology which will be used by senior hospital leaders in making decisions about room assignments, space remodeling, and real estate purchases.

Further, this position will assist in the preparation and review of KPI tracking, regulation compliance, and cost management strategies focused on the long term success of the health system.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Experience required :

Education : Degree in business analytics, industrial engineering, or a related field from an accredited college or university.

Comparable combination of education and experience may be considered.

Experience : Experience in an acute care hospital working with business analytics preferred.

Additional Skills / Abilities : This position requires excellent oral and written communication skills, applicant must have well-developed interpersonal skills, and the ability to logically asses complex information.

Candidate must manage and appropriately prioritize multiple assignments in a stressful work environment. This position requires an understanding of the impact of decisions on all areas of the health system and the ability to adapt to a changing environment.

One must be proficient in use of personal computers including word processing (MS Word), spread sheet applications (MS Excel), and database application management.

The candidate must have the ability to effectively communicate with people from diverse socio-economic backgrounds and understand the importance of various departments working together.

Once hired, the individual must complete the following Huntsville Hospital classes through Corporate University within six months : Just Culture, Top Employment Traps for Managers, Seven Habits of Highly Effective People in Healthcare, Workplace Professionalism, Personal Style Indicator, and A Leaders Guide to Worker’s Compensation.

Highlights of our hospitals

Huntsville Hospital was recently named Best Regional Hospital and #2 in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report . With 971 beds, a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU, and the largest Emergency Department and Level 1 Trauma Center in the state with our own specialized Red Shirt Trauma Program, there are many opportunities to apply your knowledge and skills.

We are a certified Primary Stroke Center and named "One of the Top 100 Hospitals in the Nation with Great Heart Programs.

From six cath labs and four EP labs to multiple medical and step-down units, you can continually grow your skillset! We offer a training center on campus for continuing education, Shared Governance Program, Clinical Ladder for professional development, The Daisy Award, and if you are a new grad, a Nurse Residency Program to help you transition from student to professional nurse.

We care about you and your well-being by offering an excellent benefits package, childcare, health and wellness programs, an onsite employee pharmacy, a free health clinic, tuition assistance, and much more.

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Ask us about incentives and additional opportunities.

Huntsville Hospital Benefits :

• We are committed to providing competitive benefits. Our benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending;
• short term and long term disability; several retirement account options with 401K organization match; nurse residency program;

tuition assistance; student loan reimbursement; On-site training and education opportunities; Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!