Director of Plant Operations
Company: Conemaugh Nason Medical Center
Location: Roaring Spring
Posted on: April 16, 2024
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Job Description:
Conemaugh Nason Medical Center is seeking a Director of Plant
Operations within our Maintenance Department. This position is
responsible for directing the overall operation of the
Maintenance/Safety/Security Department in accordance with current
applicable federal, state, and local requirements to assure that
successful programs are maintained at all times.Conemaugh Nason
Medical Center is a 45-bed hospital that serves rural and suburban
populations in Roaring Spring, Altoona, and parts of Blair,
Bedford, and Huntingdon counties. Caring for the community since
1900, Conemaugh Nason Medical Center prides itself on providing
safe, high quality, compassionate care. With a state-of-the art
cardiac catheterization lab, Conemaugh Nason offers a range of
inpatient, and outpatient cardiac services close to home when every
minute matters. The hospital provides 24/7 emergency care as an
accredited chest pain center, and offers comprehensive outpatient,
imaging, diagnostic, and specialty services. As a LifePoint Health
National Quality Leader, Conemaugh Nason is leading the way among
peers by delivering the highest quality of care for patients.
-Conemaugh Nason is also a member of the Conemaugh Health System, a
Duke LifePoint Healthcare system. Conemaugh Health System serves
more than a half-million patients each year through the Nason
Physician Group, Conemaugh Physician Group and Medical Staff, a
network of four hospitals, specialty clinics and patient-focused
programs.Essential Functions:Assesses all Maintenance/Security
activities, identifies problems, and corrects areas needing.
improvement within established departmental time frames.Conducts
daily assessment of work accomplished within the department.
Determines work outcome in terms of efficiency, quality, and
productivity.Assesses safety, fire protection and prevention
programs by frequently inspecting work areas.
and equipment at least on a monthly basis. Maintains a safety
program within the department.
and facility.Makes weekly rounds to check equipment to ensure that
equipment is functioning properly.
Schedules repairs and Preventative Maintenance according to
manufacturers' specifications.Performs monthly assessment of
consumption of supplies to detect waste/inefficiency.Examines on a
monthly basis the department's expense budget for cost containment
initiatives.Plans and implements Environment of Care Policies and
Procedures for the facility.Plans and develops methods involving
employee/staff input to solve problems and make improvements in
Maintenance/Safety activities in a positive, professional manner
using CQI guidelines.Prepares and submits requests for new
equipment and capital expenditures.Plans, develops, and implements
departmental organizational goals and objectives with CEO
approval.Directs the work of the Maintenance/Security Staff and
other contract personnel. Works jointly with the Director of
Environmental Services for efficient utilization of shared
Environmental Services workers.Prioritizes the daily workflow of
the department so that safe, timely, and effective services are
provided.Participates and directs in-service education Programs
related to Hospital safety issues.Chairs the Safety Risk/Hazardous
Waste Management Committee acting as a facilitator and soliciting
employee and management input.Coordinates Disaster drills with
organizations as per department policy.Organizational
Expectations:Observes the policies of the hospital by maintaining a
clean and safe work environment. Performs work safely at all times
with no deviation from safety policies.Adheres to Corporate
Compliance Guidelines and requirements of Federal, State, and local
regulatory and accrediting agencies with no deviation from
standards.Attends mandatory annual in-services with no deviation
from departmental time frames.Attends departmental
meetings/in-services, department head and CQI meetings as scheduled
with no unexcused absences.Participates in continuing education
programs as per job classification requirements.Respects the
cultural and diversity, rights, privacy needs of the patients,
employees, and all whom we come in contact with no deviation of
hospital policy.Presents a professional image by appearance,
articulation, and behavior. Adheres to hospital and departmental
dress codes, including wearing the Nason ID badge, with no pattern
of deviation.Gives evidence of dependability by: Infrequent and
appropriate use of sick time (4 or more non FMLA separate instances
will constitute a "not met" and require a verbal warning).Completes
all assignments in a reasonable time frame.Maintains punctuality
and gives one hour notice for unscheduled absences.Promotes
appropriate customer service skills by being helpful, courteous,
considerate, sensitive, and compassionate to the needs of staff,
patients, physicians, and visitors with whom we come in contact
with during the workday.Recognizes own limitations and seeks help
from appropriate sources when needed.Adheres to standards of
professional ethics and maintains confidentiality regarding all
patient and all privileged work information with no documented
deviation from standards.Demonstrates support of the mission,
vision, values, goals, and general policies of Nason Medical
Center.Job Requirements:
Minimum Education
Required: High school education requiredPreferred: Post secondary
education/training in a HVAC field.Minimum Work Experience
Minimum of three years' experience in a maintenance supervisory
capacityKnowledge of mechanical equipment, electricity, plumbing,
heating, air conditioning, general construction, and all building
and safety regulations required.Competitive wage, benefits package,
401K, PTO, and onsite occupational health!Equal opportunity and
affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in
candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected
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