Director of Hospital Facilities Management

Heart Hospital of Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition assistance

Time Away From Work

Fertility and family building benefits

Professional development resources

Discount programs

Job summary

Heart Hospital of Austin is seeking a Director of Hospital Facilities Management to lead the integrity and safe operation of the facility, ensuring patient care environments meet regulatory standards. The role oversees power, HVAC, safety programs and preventive maintenance, with emphasis on collaboration with clinical teams and contractors.

Qualified candidates bring extensive hospital facilities experience, supervisory background, and an engineering-focused education.

Qualifications

• Ten years’ experience in related trades with hospital-focused work (at least five years).
• Minimum of three years supervisory experience.
• Associate’s Degree in Plant or Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Ensure hospital remains in compliance with State, Federal and JCAHO requirements.
• Assign staff to scheduled/unscheduled work and supervise the Plant Operations.
• Maintain safe and continuous operation of the power plant, medical gas system and utilities.
• Develop and implement policies for plant operations.
• Manage the preventive maintenance program and equipment history log.
• Provide in-service training and evaluate staff performance.
• Collaborate with clinical staff to schedule maintenance affecting patient care.
• Coordinate with outside contractors on outsourced projects.
• Maintain confidentiality of hospital operation information.

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Facilities management

Budget management

Contractor coordination

Education

Associate’s Degree in Plant or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

This position is incentive eligible.

Introduction

Are you ready to manage in a new era as a Director of Hospital Facilities Management where building a healthier tomorrow is more than a job? Our Heart Hospital of Austin team is committed to partnership, innovation, legacy and improving more lives in more ways. Share your resume today.

Benefits

Heart Hospital of Austin, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are dedicated to improving human life. Each year about five percent of all U.S. hospital services happen at an HCA Healthcare facility. Be an impact as a(an) Director of Hospital Facilities Management where your passion for leading and creativity are valued? We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary And Qualifications

This leadership position will be responsible for the integrity and safe operation of the entire facility by insuring a safe environment for patient care in following all JCAHO, State and Federal guidelines and the hospital’s policies and vision. This position will be responsible for implementing training and preventive maintenance programs for education on safety with equipment operation and control. This position will have responsibility to maintain and operate the hospital’s power plant, energy management computer system and HVAC distribution. This position will be required to perform testing, instruction, and maintenance of the hospital’s emergency backup system, all of which require a thorough understanding of controls application. This position requires the ability to respond and interact with others in a courteous and collaborative manner.

• You will insure the hospital remains in compliance with all State, Federal and JCAHO requirements at all times.
• You will assign staff to carry out needed scheduled/unscheduled work. You will serve as safety officer of the hospital; implements fire, safety and security plans.
• You will insure safe and continuous operation of the power plant, medical gas system and utilities.
• You will maintain proper ventilation/temperature of the hospital.
• You will monitor and evaluate the BioMed department for performance and compliance.
• You will develop and implement policies and procedures as related to plant operations.
• You will maintain staffing and operational expenses at a minimum.
• You will supervise and schedule staff to ensure adequate coverage for departmental operation.
• You will perform annual performance evaluations of subordinates timely.
• You will manage the preventive maintenance program and maintain an equipment history log.
• You will provide in-service training as needed for all departments.
• You will supervise, direct and plan the operation of the Plant Operations Department.
• You will operate the Plant Operations Department within budget.
• You will perform employee orientation of fire and safety procedures. Evaluate/modify fire and disaster drills.
• You will work with clinical staff to schedule any maintenance issues that may affect patient care.
• You will effectively work with outside contractors on jobs outsourced.
• You will maintain confidentiality of all information related to hospital operations, patients, visitors or staff.
• You will respond to issues of harassment and discrimination per company policy.
• You will complete employee evaluation(s) in a timely manner per company policy.

What qualifications you will need:

• Minimum of ten years’ experience in related trades with a combination of new construction installation and service troubleshooting on commercial applications, five years of which must be hospital focused.
• Minimum of three years supervisory experience is required.
• Associate’s Degree-Major: Plant or Mechanical Engineering or related field

Heart Hospital of Austin, a proud member of St. David's HealthCare, stands as a leading 72-bed facility renowned for its exceptional performance in cardiovascular care. Specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease, the hospital provides a comprehensive 24-hour emergency department to address urgent health needs. With innovative programs like the Executive Wellness Program and the Advanced Heart Failure Program, including cutting-edge therapies such as extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and the left ventricular assist device (LVAD), patients receive world-class treatment. Boasting six operating rooms-three of which are hybrid, alongside three catheterization labs and expert electrophysiology services, Heart Hospital of Austin is equipped to handle complex cardiovascular cases effectively. With an impressive track record as a 12-year recipient of Merative's (formerly PINC AI) 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals award and recognition from Healthgrades as Texas's No. 1 cardiac program for six consecutive years, the hospital is a beacon of excellence. Additionally, it hosts one of the largest non-academic cardiovascular research programs globally, solidifying its commitment to advancing heart health for patients everywhere.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

\"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it.\"- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.