Industrial and Systems Engineer for Quality and Patient Safety

Industrial Engineer

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The University of Florida College of Medicine, invites applications for an experienced Industrial and Systems Engineer to advance the science and practice of patient safety by combining established industrial and systems engineering methods with novel AI tools to serve as a critical team member of the Quality and Patient Safety Initiative (QPSi). Since the QPSi team is boldly innovative, successful applicants will help shape a culture of forward-thinking, creativity, and pioneering spirit.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a dynamic Industrial and Systems Engineer for Quality and Patient Safety to join the Quality and Patient Safety Initiative (QPSi) at the UF College of Medicine. In this pivotal role, you will lead AI-driven healthcare process improvement initiatives, integrating established industrial and systems engineering methods with novel AI tools to enhance patient safety and care quality. You’ll collaborate with clinicians, data scientists, and quality improvement experts to design and implement predictive models, discrete event simulations, and agent-based modeling, improving clinical decision-making and healthcare operations at UF Health. From managing quality improvement initiatives to leading pilot projects focused on adverse event prediction and prevention, you’ll guide projects from inception to completion while ensuring measurable advancements in patient safety. Reporting to the Executive Director of QPSi, you'll champion innovation, continuous improvement, and transformative healthcare solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and Manage AI-Driven Process Improvement Initiatives: Guide and oversee initiatives integrating AI into existing UF Health processes. Collaborate with data scientists and clinicians to design and implement AI predictive models, enhancing health system operations and clinical decision support. Supervise the entire project lifecycle, including defining scope, allocating resources, scheduling, initiating, designing, building, and deploying solutions to ensure successful project completion.
• Collaborate with Biostatistics and AI Teams: Partner with biostatistics and AI teams to develop data-driven models of clinical operations. Utilize various frameworks to better understand and improve clinical care at UF Health. Develop and apply tools such as agent-based models, discrete event simulations, and reinforcement learning models as appropriate to understand and enhance clinical processes.
• Contribute to Project Planning: Assist in creating detailed project plans, including milestones and work breakdown structures. Assign tasks to team members to ensure timely project completion according to specifications.
• Report Results to Key Stakeholders: Prepare and present findings to key stakeholders, including executives, front-line clinicians, and quality improvement communities. Create presentations, analyses, and reports for leadership, program design reviews, and operational readiness reviews. Present findings at regional, national, and international conferences, ensuring transparency and effective communication throughout the project life cycle.

Why Join Us?

QPSi

• Innovation: Be part of a team that pushes the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We're constantly exploring new ways to improve patient outcomes and the quality of care.
• Impact: Your work directly impacts the lives of patients and healthcare professionals. You'll be contributing to safer, more efficient healthcare systems.
• Collaboration: Work alongside healthcare systems engineers, data scientists, clinicians, quality improvement teams, UF Health leadership, and IT who share your passion for innovation. Together, we'll shape the future of healthcare.
• Continuous Learning: Stay ahead of the curve in the ever-evolving field of AI and healthcare. We invest in your growth and development.

University of Florida

As one of the nation’s top public research universities, we are dedicated to elevating our benefits offerings to support the well-being of our faculty and staff and to be responsive to various individual and family needs. We offer:

• State of Florida retirement plans
• Individual and family health insurance
• Public Service Forgiveness Loan Eligible Employer
• Domestic partner benefits
• Paid sick, vacation, and parental leave
• Employee Education Program
• UF Health Wellness Program
• Lots of sunshine

Learn more about our diverse benefits package here: https://hr.med.ufl.edu/prospective-employees/

The City of Gainesville

Gainesville is a vibrant city with a low cost of living, a diverse population, excellent public schools, Division I NCAA sports, and no state income tax. The area is known for its nature parks, bike trails, sporting events, museums, mild winters, and warm summers. Being centrally located makes Gainesville easily situated for a day trip to beautiful beaches along the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico and to theme parks, including Disney World, and other cities, including Orlando, Jacksonville, and Tampa. Learn more about what Gainesville offers at Visit Gainesville (https://www.visitgainesville.com/).

Our Commitment

Being part of the UF College of Medicine means joining a community that fosters its employees' personal and professional goals and achievements. UF and COM offer various tools, resources, and training to help you learn and grow. When you rise, we do, too.

$110,000 – $125,000; commensurate with education and experience

A Masters degree in appropriate area of specialization and four years of relevant experience in industrial or systems engineering, or a Bachelors degree in appropriate area of specialization and six years of relevant experience in industrial or systems engineering.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field, with a minimum of 4 years of experience in healthcare-focused industrial or systems engineering roles.
• Demonstrated business acumen and strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels, including leadership, trainees, and front-line clinical staff.
• Proven experience in project planning and management, with a clear command of presenting and guiding teams.
• Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and process optimization frameworks in healthcare setting
• Working knowledge of process improvement methodologies, including Six Sigma, Lean, and Total Quality Management (TQM), with relevant certifications (Six Sigma Green/Black Belt preferred or interest in obtaining).

To be considered, please apply online at Careers at UF and upload the following documents with your application:

• Cover letter
• Resume

Applications and nominations will be kept confidential.

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD).

This requisition has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not apply.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.