Process Improvement Engineer - Kaweah Delta : Job Details

Process Improvement Engineer page is loadedProcess Improvement EngineerApply locations Visalia, California time type Full time posted on Posted 6 Days Ago job requisition id R25_000#######

Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our eight-campus healthcare district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services across a broad continuum of care.

It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health. We serve a region where the needs are great, which makes the rewards even greater. Every day, we care for people facing unique challenges and in need of healing. Throughout it all, our focus is to make a difference, and we do — in the health of our patients, our loved ones, and our community.

Benefits Eligible

Full-Time Benefit Eligible

Work Shift

Day - 8 Hour or less Shift (United States of America)

Department

8750 Quality & Patient SafetyServes as a subject matter expert in the healthcare quality domain by combining operational and analytical acumen to provide strategic analysis and data modeling to support clinical quality operations and performance improvement. Responsible for providing analysis and decision support in the areas of emerging technology, regulatory compliance, business planning/development, performance improvement, and regulatory compliance.

QUALIFICATIONS

License /Certification

Required: Certification or training in Lean Six SigmaPreferred: Lean Six Sigma Black Belt/Master Black Belt CertificationEducationRequired: Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Applied Sciences or related fieldPreferred:

Masters degree in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Applied Sciences or related field.

Experience

Required:

Experience with facilitation of group process

Experience using CQI tools and principles

Preferred: Experience with business intelligence applications

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Proficient with Microsoft Office and other tools necessary

Excellent communication skills

Ability to be customer focused

Excellent attention to detail

Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to progressively probe, analyze and identify root causes of problems, provide practical solutions and negotiate resolutions.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIESEssential

Organizes multi-disciplinary groups that work collaboratively to solve problems, improve processes, and integrate services with other departments. Develops performance improvement strategies; manages and leads process improvement initiatives for Kaweah Health- ensuring initiative alignment with business vision and established PI Plan and strategy. Partners with stakeholders to develop project charters; drive results, revise plans, and provide progress reports as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.

Independently performs hospital and departmental workflow assessments/evaluations to identify improvement opportunities and determine data sets for evaluation/verification. Evaluates and provides input on the effectiveness of performance improvement initiatives and daily management activities.

Responsible for researching and understanding current knowledge of health care delivery trends and evidence-based solutions for improving the delivery of care and services

Leads and supports data collection, analysis, and assessments through physical observations and system reporting to develop proposals & recommendations for senior leadership on hospital channel improvements.

Responsible for performing independent complex data analysis (such as data manipulation, analysis, mathematical modeling, problem-solving and advanced statistics) requiring the integration of multiple sources, evaluation of data quality, and standardization of data to consistent structure and able to summarize and present data findings.

Applies strong interpersonal relations and communications skills to provide internal consulting on quality of care, reliability of care, and patient safety. Uses communication and teamwork skills to build and maintain successful working relationships throughout the organization. Listens effectively, builds strong relationships, and openly shares best practices, tools and expertise.

Coaches and mentors team members and process owners to utilize a defined problem-solving process improvement methodology that analyzes and interprets data for decision-making. Develops staff by assisting them in identifying goals and process improvement opportunities and supports leadership and staff with implementing process changes.

AdditionalPerforms other duties as assigned.Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and services appropriate to the population served on the assigned unit or work area.

Pay Range

$40.48 -$60.72

If you want to use your talents alongside people who face each day with courage and purpose, in an environment that empowers you to do your absolute best, this is where you belong.

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