The Director of Plant Operations is responsible for all activities related to plant operations for a hospital with a patient population ranging in age from newborn to geriatric. The Director assumes administrative authority, responsibility and accountability for providing Plant Operation. Maintain a maintenance protocol and schedule which addresses all areas of the hospital and maintains customer satisfaction. In collaboration with the CEO, allocates resources in an effective and economic manner to ensure that plant operations are provided and that the services enhance quality of life in the facility.

·       Oversees the day-to-day operations of the Department which includes but is not limited to: stocking supplies, an orderly and clean workplace, pest and rodent control, maintenance of building, ground and equipment. Plan, coordinate and Implement processes, procedures and programs consistent with national, federal, and/or state guidelines. Ensures product is readily available.

·       Develops and updates plant operation policies and procedures that reflect the philosophy and objectives of the facility and are consistent with state and federal guidelines.

·       Provides value analysis on vendors, products and processes to ensure we are operating at the most optimal level.

·       Interviews, hires, trains, schedules and retains qualified competent staff. Ensures sufficient numbers of qualified staff according to budgeted funds.

·       Participates in budgetary process. Submit proposals related to departmental budgetary staffing and planning. Provide relevant financial information as requested regarding financial needs and status.

·       Manage and maintain PBX phone systems, ensuring optimal functionality and performance. Responsible for troubleshooting, upgrading, and supporting the phone network infrastructure to meet the communication needs of the organization.

·       Responsible for configuring, monitoring, and maintaining security systems, including access control and closed-circuit television (CCTV) operations, to ensure the safety and security of employees, patients, company assets and premises.

·       Lead and manage the Environment of Care, Emergency Management, and Life Safety Plans in alignment with Joint Commission standards. Responsible for ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements, while coordinating assessments, improvements, and continuous monitoring to maintain a safe and effective healthcare environment.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations:

·       Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%

·       Must have good and regular attendance.

·       Ability to project a professional image

·       Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements

·       Knowledge of NFPA codes

·       Working knowledge and ability to apply professional standards of practice in job situations

·       Strong organizational and analytical skills

·       Working knowledge of personal computer and software applications used in job functions (Word processing, graphics, databases, spreadsheets, etc.)

·       Persons who have been found guilty by a court of law of abusing, neglecting, or mistreating individuals in a health care related setting are ineligible for employment in this position

·       Freedom from illegal use of drugs

·       Freedom from use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace

·       Must read, write and speak fluent English.

·       Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations

·       Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and policy procedure manuals

·       Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of executives, managers, clients, customers, and the public

·       Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers,

·       common fractions and decimals

·       Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent

·       Ability to create and interpret graphs

·       Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instruction furnished in written, oral and/or diagram form

·       Ability to define and solve problems, collects data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions

·       Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in statistical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables

·       Assure departmental staff participation in relevant in-service training sessions

·       Attend and participate in hospital meetings, including those relating to Safety/Quality Improvement, as assigned

·       Access continuing education opportunities appropriate to responsibilities

·       Direct implementation of corrective action needed as a result of internal or external inspections

·       Perform tasks as required by hospitals standard of excellence

·       Promote the philosophy, mission and objectives of the Company within and to customers outside the hospital

·       Demonstrates satisfactory level of interpersonal skills to interact with facility staff, Administration, patients, families, customers, vendors and government agencies

·       Demonstrates and understands the importance of and respect for the rights, dignity, and individuality of each patient in all interactions

·       Demonstrates honesty and integrity at all times in the care and use of patient and hospital property

·       Knowledge of emergency and disaster procedures of the facility

·       Demonstrates respect for co-workers and responds to needs of patients by complying with hospital policies

·       Demonstrates ability to prioritize tasks/responsibilities and complete duties within allotted time

·       Appropriately accesses the resources of the Company?s regional offices for consultation and program development support

·       Seeks out external resources through conferences, workshops, etc. as necessary

·       Routinely shares personal knowledge with staff, managers and hospital personnel

·       Ability to carry out the essential functions of this job (with or without reasonable accommodation)

·       Assure participation in relevant in-service training sessions

·       Attend and participate in facility meetings

·       Access continuing education opportunities appropriate to responsibilities

·       Participate in hospital wide patient safety program identifying risks to patient safety and reducing healthcare errors

·       Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Licenses/Certification: Vistelar training required.

Experience: Minimum of five (5) years experience in a related field.

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