$40,000 Sign On Bonus!

Relocation Assistance Available!

POSITION SUMMARY:

The position provides leadership to the plant maintenance and biomedical engineering departments and is accountable for planning and developing programs and insuring systems are in place to meet the needs of the hospitals (Tenet Health Central Coast Market). Provides leadership in promoting the tenets in the areas of people, service, finance, quality and growth. Responsible for providing department leadership and development in the following categories: (1) Administration (Growth), (2) Clinical (Service and Quality), (3) Financial (Cost), (4) Human Resources (People). Performs other duties as required. Manages the Plant Operations Department of the hospital and oversees the maintenance of office buildings and off-site clinics. Assumes the role as a leader in planning, directing, and managing the department and staff to assure quality service on a 24-hour basis. Responsible for meeting and complying with TJC, CMS, and AHJs standards and regulations. Complying with corporate policy and procedures for managing supplies and equipment, promoting teamwork with physicians and all health care providers to maintain internal and external customer satisfaction, and appropriate resource management.

Provides overall direction and support the Plant Operations. Central Plant, and the overall building systems and equipment. Prepares and maintains fiscal operating budget. Assists administration with planning of facility expansion/renovations. Prepares and maintains a 5-year capital expenditure forecast. Develops and maintains a preventive maintenance program for all equipment, buildings, Central Plant, building and building systems. Oversees the operation of all Life Support systems related to patient safety and operations. Directs and coordinates utility source capability throughout the hospital for control and efficient, effective use of all services. Develops, implements, administers, and modifies programs to maintain the physical plant, and equipment through effective utilization of personnel and materials in accordance with local, state, and federal codes, and hospital policies / procedures. Makes recommendations to administration as appropriate. Oversees, develops, and maintains updated information on NFPA, Life Safety Codes, TJC, CMS, building and safety requirements. Develops and maintains staff training requirements as required, and as needs change.

JOB SPECIFICS:

• Supervision: Instructs, reviews, assigns and plans work.
• Accountable for:
  • Meeting current hospital standards
  • Meeting JCAHO and Title XXII requirements
  • Demonstrating current knowledge of hospital and departmental policies and procedures
  • Maintaining good communications and interpersonal relations with patients, community program participants, physicians and hospital employees.
  • Knowledge of CA Healthcare Facilities Operations
  • Knowledge of and experience working with CDPH and HCAI, including all aspects of Code, Compliance, and Seismic Safety
  • Experience with Organized Labor, Staffing Productivity
• Acts as the facility Safety Officer.
• Direct Reports: engineers and biomedical engineers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate degree in facilities related field Required. Trade school education and additional five years trade experience may be considered.
• Two to three years Managerial Experience in health care environment preferred.
• 10 years progressive management experience with at least five years management experience in hospital/healthcare setting.
• CHFM Certification required at time of hire or within one year of hire if other qualifications are met.
• CDL Required