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This position is responsible for providing leadership and support for the stabilizing standardizing simplifying and sustaining of Process Operations for Saint Agnes Medical Center (SAMC). This position actively leads and mentors all levels within SAMC in developing problem solvers to improve the patient care experience regulatory goals and all operational metrics such as: patient safety quality cycle time rework financial stewardship and employee satisfaction. The incumbent provides seasoned and expert guidance to leaders in the overall strategy understanding and deployment of LEAN Six Sigma and Process Simulation. This position fosters and supports ongoing learning and collaboration to develop the internal operational decision-making skills to redesign patient care processes so they are cohesively connected. The Lean and Six Sigma Advisor develops trains and mentors on process improvement methodologies with a heavy focus on Lean Change Acceleration Rapid Process Improvement and Six Sigma and Labor Productivity Management.

REQUIREMENTS

1. Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering Business Administration Health Administration or a related field is required. Masters degree is preferred. Eight (8) years of relevant experience may substitute for the degree requirement.
2. Five (5) years of previous experience in driving lean transformational efforts that have resulted in sustained on-going process improvement and culture change is required. Clinical improvement related work experience is preferred.
3. Six Sigma Black Belt certification is required.
4. Thorough knowledge of operations financial analysis and organizational development is required.
5. Strong communication organizational negotiation and leadership skills with the ability to facilitate communications between diverse groups and effectively influence and present advisory consultation are required.
6. Well-developed project management process redesign and analytical skills are required. Prior experience and knowledge of healthcare information technology functionality is preferred.
7. Proficient in the use of computer software programs such as Word Excel Visio Project Access PowerPoint and iGrafX (process simulation) is required.
8. Understanding of the unique culture of healthcare for quick assimilation is preferred.

Pay Range $45.50 - $68.27

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.