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Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare.

At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide:

• Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1

• Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs

• Family-focused benefits

• Wellness incentives

• Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs

• And more

Work Location: Atlanta, GA

JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY! Emory Healthcare (EHC), part of Emory University (EUV), is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet® designated ambulatory practice. We are made up of 11 hospitals-4 Magnet® designated, the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties.

Description

• Responsible for supporting the development, implementation, and optimization of healthcare systems and processes within our organization

• Coordinate with the Director of Healthcare Systems Engineering, service line and operating unit leaders to identify and provide resources to support the organization's process improvement priorities

• Working collaboratively with cross-functional teams, provide technical support in process optimization, waste reduction, enhancing patient outcomes, and ultimately contribute to the delivery of high-quality healthcare services through application of Engineering practices

• Responsible for daily problem solving as well as leading lean events such as A3 Teams and Rapid Improvement events

• Utilize appropriate engineering approaches, including but not limited to the following in support of organizational improvements: Six Sigma and Advanced Statistical Methods (Statistical Process Control (SPC), Design of Experiments (DOE), Hypothesis Testing, etc)

• Work Design and Measurement Operations Research and Analysis including mathematical simulation, optimization, linear programming, queuing theory

• Engineering Economic Analysis. Facilities DesigN

• Quality and Reliability Engineering including Reliability Analysis, Measurement Analysis, PDSA, FMEA, and Root Cause Analysis

• Lean Methodologies (Value Stream Mapping, Rapid Improvement Event/ Kaizen, 5S, Turnover Time Reduction, etc.)

• Ergonomics, Safety, and Human Factors

• Supply Chain Management and Data Analytics (Predictive Modeling, Reporting, Dashboard creation)

• Facilitates and guides redesign teams and process improvement teams instructing them on appropriate course of action for each project phase including implementation of recommended improvements through sustainment of project outcomes

• Responsible for complex project planning including the development of timeline, tasks, communication planning, and potential recommendations related to capital purchases

• May include responsibility for leading the lean transformation work at the facility

• Experience teaching large groups and dealing with difficult people

• Coach leadership/departments on adoption of continuous improvement tools such as A3, de-selection, and leader standard work

• Assists directors and leadership in identifying and analyzing operational and clinical problems using statistical tools including process control charts, regression analysis, linear programming, and forecasting

• Verifies, updates, and analyzes comparative databases containing operational and clinical benchmarking data to support hospital benchmarking efforts and to support planning and operational decisions

• Lead data conversations by proposing appropriate metrics for decision making and extract data from data repositories and create useful information for leadership decision making

• May supervise other department staff and manage employee performance through on-going performance feedback to increase competencies

• Provides orientation and training to new employees, verifies their competencies, and identifies approaches to developing skills

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors Degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering or a related field (Masters Degree Preferred)

• 8 - 12 Years of experience (Advanced degree may be substituted for some experience). Six Sigma, Lean, or similar certification (Black Belt Preferred)

• Familiarity with common SPC software (Minitab, SPSS, R, etc.) & Microsoft Office

• In-depth understanding of healthcare operations, regulations, and quality standard. Excellent written and oral communication and inter-personal skills

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and experience with Simio or FlexSim preferred

Additional Details

Supporting a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. Emory Healthcare (EHC) is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and/or veteran's status. EHC does not discriminate on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. EHC respects, values, and celebrates the unique perspectives and backgrounds of all individuals. EHC aspires to create an environment of collaboration and true belonging for all our patients and team members. Emory Healthcare (EHC) is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.

ACCOMMODATIONS: EHC will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.”

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Medium-Heavy) 36-75 lbs., 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 20-35 lbs., 34-66% of the workday; (frequently); 10-20 lbs., 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 75 lbs. max; Carrying of objects up to 35 lbs.; Occasional to frequent standing & walking; Occasional sitting; Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing); Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environmental conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure; Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors; Communicable diseases; Electrical shock; Floor Surfaces; Hot/Cold Temperatures; Indoor/Outdoor conditions; Latex; Lighting; Patient care/handling injuries; Radiation; Shift work; Travel may be required; Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators; environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

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Division Emory Healthcare Inc.

Campus Location Atlanta, GA, 30345

Campus Location US-GA-Atlanta

Department EHI Operational Excellence

Job Type Regular Full-Time

Job Number 137583

Job Category Information Technology

Schedule 8a-4:30p

Standard Hours 40 Hours

Hourly Minimum USD $43.79/Hr.

Hourly Midpoint USD $59.11/Hr.

Emory Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices and decisions. Emory Healthcare prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age (40 and over), disability, citizenship, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.