Description

Shelby Baptist Medical Center: Located in Alabaster, this facility is equipped with 252 beds and sees over 51,000 patients in the emergency department every year. Shelby offers advanced technology resources including a 3 Tesla MRI, a robotic surgery program, and a state-of-the-art cardiology suite. Shelby offers a full range of services to meet the diverse needs of patients including fast, life-saving response times for patients with chest pain or stroke symptoms; cardiology, including specialized surgical services; orthopedics, including rehabilitation; and psychiatric care.

Job Summary
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.

Job Responsibilities
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 five 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.

Education
Required: Associates degree in facilities related field. Trade school education and additional five years trade experience may be considered.
Preferred: Bachelors degree preferred.

Experience
Required: Ten years progressive management experience with at least five years management experience in a hospital/healthcare setting.

Certifications
Required: CHFM certification. New hire can be given the opportunity to acquire certification within one year of employment if other qualifications are met.

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