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Phlebotomist II - West Lakes - PT .5 (W,Th,F 3a-8:30a; Sat 10p-3:30a)

Title: Phlebotomist II - West Lakes - PT .5 (W,Th,F 3a-8:30a; Sat 10p-3:30a)
Location: IA-West Des Moines-Mercy West Lakes
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Job Summary:
Collects blood specimens from patients vital for the diagnosis and treatment of disease as appropriate for patient age to include neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric adult.
Essential Duties:
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Receives the physician request and collects blood specimens from patients, properly identifying the patients, and promptly drawing and correctly labeling the specimens while maintaining a pleasant relationship with the patients, visitors and staff.
· Accurately performs venipunctures, heel sticks, and finger sticks, ensuring proper specimens for testing as well as ensuring patient safety.
· Enters pertinent information into computer. Properly transports specimens to maintain specimen quality.
· Responsible for maintaining strict confidentiality of patient information.
· Comprehends and follows infection control and blood borne pathogen policies.
· Cleans and stocks phlebotomy tray and work area.
· Traveling Phlebotomist operates a motor vehicle with in the laws of the State of Iowa to perform phlebotomy off campus as required by the job.
· Uses excellent customer service skills by using each of the following elements in every conversation: standard greeting, listening for critical content, acknowledging, questioning, advising, and standard closing.
· Ensures all proper documentation is on test requests as required for medical necessity.
· Demonstrates the following customer service interpersonal skills:
· Takes personal responsibility for work, actions and attitudes.
· Respects patients, peers, clients, students, physicians, service representatives, and other hospital staff.
· Demonstrates positive and effective communication skills.
· Cooperates with peers and other hospital staff to build and maintain an effective healthcare team.
Education:
* High school diploma or G.E.D.
* Completion of certified phlebotomy course or equivalent work experience required.
Experience:
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Previous phlebotomy experience preferred.
License/Certification:
* ASCP Phlebotomy certification required with in a year of hire.
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Valid driver s license required for Nursing Home phlebotomist.
Additional Responsibilities:
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Demonstrates a commitment to service, hospital values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times.
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Adheres to and exhibits Catholic Health Initiatives core values:
Reverence:Having a profound spirit of awe and respect for all creation, shaping relationships to self, to one another and to God and acknowledging that we hold in trust all that has been given to us.
Integrity:Moral wholeness, soundness, uprightness, honesty and sincerity as a basis of trustworthiness.
Compassion:Feeling with others, being one with others in their sorrows and joys, rooted in the sense of solidarity as members of the human community.
Excellence:Outstanding achievement, merit, virtue; continually surpassing standards to achieve/maintain quality.
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Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times.
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Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines.
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Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members.
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Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, visitors, staff and the broader health care community.
Catholic Health Initiatives and its organizations are Equal Opportunity Employers

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Clinical Research Assistant - Neurology Clinic - FT (days)

Title: Clinical Research Assistant - Neurology Clinic - FT (days)
Location: IA-Des Moines-Mercy Medical Center
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Job Summary:
Responsible for a variety of clinical/clerical activities related to research in the outpatient clinic setting. Assists research staff and primary investigator with patient care according to established research protocols.

Essential Duties:
* Demonstrates professional, appropriate, effective and tactful written, verbal and nonverbal communication with patient, families, medical staff, colleagues, vendors, and other departments throughout the continuum of care to promote continuity of care and services and enhance clinic image.
* Demonstrates positive professional customer service in all patient, staff, and visitor contacts
* Utilizes interpersonal skills to establish and maintain healthy interpersonal relationships with healthcare members, patients, and families.
* Acknowledges patient s rights on confidentiality issues, maintains patient confidentiality at all times, and follows HIPAA guidelines and regulations.
* Participates in staff development activities and orientation as requested.
* Proactively acts as patient advocate, responding to and working to resolve patient concerns.
Research Assistant:
· Coordination of clerical/clinical activities under the direction of an RN.
· Rooms patients, obtaining vitals and appropriate history information. Documents clinical
information per research protocol.
· Maintains visit and schedule per protocols. Assists in tracking results and notification to patients and study monitors as required.
· Assists in maintenance of patient/research documents
· Follows Mercy Clinics Inc. Timely Documentation Policy.
· Obtains insurance authorizations for testing, procedures, lab, medication as appropriate or
directed.
MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:
* Work includes cross coverage in other clinic areas as team needs.
* Maintains supply inventory and stocks supplies in various work areas.
* Participates in Performance Improvement activities as appropriate.
* Maintains orderly, neat appearance of work area.
· Assists with nursing chart audits.
* Misc. office duties (i.e. greeting patients, answering phones, filing or retrieving medical records, scheduling patient, verifying authorizations, sorting and distributing mail, updating demographic and insurance information.).
· Maintains exam and consult rooms. Keeps required supplies stocked in each room.
Education:
* Completion of Medical Assisting, Practical Nursing or Nursing program.
Experience:
* Research study experience preferred.
Licensure/Certification:
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Work requires current license or certification in one of the following roles Certified Medical Assistant, Licensed Practical Nurse, or Registered Nurse.
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Obtain CPR certification within three (6) months of hire date
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Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population serve within three (3) months of hire.Additional Responsibilities:
* Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times
* Adheres to and exhibits our core values:
Reverence : Having a profound spirit of awe and respect for all creation, shaping relationships to self, to one another and to God and acknowledging that we hold in trust all that has been given to us.
Integrity : Moral wholeness, soundness, uprightness, honesty and sincerity as a basis of trustworthiness.
Compassion : Feeling with others, being one with others in their sorrows and joys, rooted in the sense of solidarity as members of the human community.
Excellence : Outstanding achievement, merit, virtue; continually surpassing standards to achieve/maintain quality.
* Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times
* Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines
* Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members
* Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community
Catholic Health Initiatives and its organizations are Equal Opportunity Employers

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PCT CMICU PT .7 (7a-7p W/E; 3-11 weekdays)

Title: PCT CMICU PT .7 (7a-7p W/E; 3-11 weekdays)
Location: IA-Des Moines-Mercy Medical Center
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GENERAL SUMMARY:
Supports the professional clinical staff by providing direct patient care and performing studies and tests as assigned by the physician or RN. These duties may vary by shift or may be unit-specific. The technician is responsible for providing care for patients of diverse ages.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
· Performs or assists patients with personal hygiene such as bathing, showering, perineal care, oral hygiene, back rubs, nail care, shaving, hair care, dressing/undressing, makes occupied/unoccupied beds, feeding, sensory devices (i.e., hearing aides).
· Assists patient with elimination needs: bedpans, urinal. Empties urinary catheter bags. Performs catheter care. Empties colostomy bags. Changes ostomy bags. Observes and maintains urinary drainage systems.
· Transfers or assists with patient to/from bed, wheelchair using correct equipment. Transports patients and belongings.
· Assists patient with ambulation.
· Assists patient with active or performs passive range of motion exercises.
· Calculates and records intake and output (excluding IVs).
· Answers patient call lights and responds appropriately.
· Collects and labels urine specimens.
· Performs special procedures including positioning and maintaining patient in correct and safe alignment; measuring and recording temperature, pulse rate, respiratory rate and blood pressure; measuring and recording height and weight.
· Measures and applies PAS stockings. Applies anti-embolism elastic stockings and elbow protectors.
· Performs post-mortem care.
· Performs or assists with CPR.
· Performs bedside blood glucose testing.
· Sets up and assists with simple wound dressing changes.
· Sets up equipment and supplies for sterile/non-sterile procedures.
· Performs pre-procedure scrub prep and shave.
· Empties and maintains drainage devices.
· Assists with room preparation for anticipated admissions and transfers.
· Communicates changes/information regarding patient's physical/mental conditions to RN.
· Participates in departmental performance improvement activities.
· Utilizes hospital information system to process orders.
· Utilizes proper restraint management.
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
· Completion of 75-hour, 120-hour or 150-hour Certified Nursing Assistant Program and must be on State C.N.A. Registry.
· Graduate of an accredited RN program may be substituted for completion of CNA program and CNA Registry.
· High School diploma or GED.
· Must be 18 years of age.
· Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter - Child and/or Dependent Adult Abuse training within three (3) months of hire.
· BLS certified by end of orientation period (approximately six (6) weeks).
Additional Responsibilities:
.Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times
.Adheres to and exhibits our core values:
Reverence: Having a profound spirit of awe and respect for all creation, shaping relationships to self, to one another and to God and acknowledging that we hold in trust all that has been given to us.
Integrity: Moral wholeness, soundness, uprightness, honesty and sincerity as a basis of trustworthiness.
Compassion: Feeling with others, being one with others in their sorrows and joys, rooted in the sense of solidarity as members of the human community.
Excellence: Outstanding achievement, merit, virtue; continually surpassing standards to achieve/maintain quality.
.Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times
.Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines
.Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members
.Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community
Catholic Health Initiatives and its organizations are Equal Opportunity Employers.

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Decision Support Analyst - Des Moines, IA

Title: Decision Support Analyst - Des Moines, IA
Location: IA-Des Moines-Mercy Medical Center
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If you have:
* a bachelors degree in a business or clinically related field
* worked professionally for 3 years with at least one of them in a healthcare setting
* strong Microsoft Excel skills
We encourage you to apply for this exciting position based in our Des Moines, IA office.
We are one of the largest hospital systems in the country with more than 65 hospitals nationwide. In this position, you will have the opportunity to learn and help develop our newest Decision Support System - EPSi. You will be participating in an important multi-year national project to bring all of our hospitals the financial and clinical information they need to better analyze their costs and operations for delivering quality care. You will also provide on-going guidance and expert knowledge to our hospitals and CHI leadership in the areas of Cost Accounting, Budgeting, Contract Modeling, Reporting and Analysis. A key responsibility of this position is to maintain the integrity of the data by constantly updating the structures that support these functions.
If this sounds exciting to you then please apply soon, we are excited to speak with you about this opportunity.
Additional Responsibilities:
* Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times
* Adheres to and exhibits our core values:
Reverence: Having a profound spirit of awe and respect for all creation, shaping relationships to self, to one another and to God and acknowledging that we hold in trust all that has been given to us.
Integrity: Moral wholeness, soundness, uprightness, honesty and sincerity as a basis of trustworthiness.
Compassion: Feeling with others, being one with others in their sorrows and joys, rooted in the sense of solidarity as members of the human community.
Excellence: Outstanding achievement, merit, virtue; continually surpassing standards to achieve/maintain quality.
* Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times
* Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines
* Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members
* Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community
Catholic Health Initiatives and its organizations are Equal Opportunity Employers/CBCHI

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Merchandiser-Retail Representative - Part Time

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Market Title Merchandiser-Retail Representative - Part Time
Primary Work Location Iowa-Spencer
Position Status Part Time
Store Number(s) 2714, 1526, 1415
Job Overview CROSSMARK has part-time retail jobs available and is looking for merchandisers to add to its Retail Team. Are you looking for a retail merchandising job that allows you to directly contribute to the success of an organization? If you are an independent, self-starter that enjoys flexibility in your work environment then CROSSMARK s Retail Merchandising Team has the perfect opportunity for you!
As one of our retail merchandisers, you will be ensuring that a proper level of stock is maintained, and that the merchandise is displayed appropriately with proper signage and favorable shelf placement. This includes setup, plan-o-gram execution, as well as the stocking, facing, and rotating of the manufacturer s products. You will also have the opportunity in many stores to build relationships with the store management- so outgoing personalities are a plus!
Your primary goal is to help both the retailer and the manufacturer maximize sales and increase sales volume. This goal is accomplished through execution, education, and promotion of your product.
Apply today to join CROSSMARK s Retail Merchandising Team.
Summary Responsible for quality performance of retail tasks and objectives to achieve superior results for CROSSMARK S clients and customers.
Duties and Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
* Schedules tasks on weekly basis to meet execution objectives
* Executes retail merchandising tasks as scheduled
* Performs stores/tasks in efficient/cost effective manner
* Accurately reports all completed retail tasks via the appropriate designated systems on the day the work is performed.
* Communicates effectively with store personnel regarding tasks, sales activities, promotions, and client/sales plan objectives
* Completes required training and certification programs.
* Engage every work day with CROSSMARK S communication tools for the purpose of accurately planning, reporting, and reviewing work.
* Ability to implement retail schematics and merchandising materials as assigned.
* Flexibility to participate in team scheduled tasks and clients work-withs.
* Dedicated to providing excellent customer service and to develop a professional working relationship with store management, associates and other merchandising companies to effectively meet company and client objectives.
* Insures proper maintenance on all company equipment.
* Follows company policies, procedures, and position responsibilities.
NOTE:This job description does not imply that the above functions are the only tasks that may be performed. Associates will be expected, if possible, to follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related tasks as directed by management.
Additional Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Education/Experience:High school diploma or general education degree (GED); Prior retail experience is preferred, but not required.
Physical Demands:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; stoop, kneel, crouch, climb or balance. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 25 pounds and to occasionally lift up to 60 pounds from the floor to waist or chest high. Significant time driving a vehicle may be required. In general, resets can be very physical in nature. Reset activities could include: removing items from the shelf, moving shelves, building fixtures, reorganizing the products according to the plan-o-gram provided, replacing shelf tags, filling in new products and retrieving additional stock when necessary.
Computer Skills:Proficient use of a Personal Computer, printer and familiarity with Adobe, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Tools:Daily access to the worldwide web with the ability to meet system requirements, printer and phone. You must have access to reliable transportation. The reliable transportation must be able to transport you and task materials a minimum of forty miles from your home to execute a variety of work.
Operating a Personal or Company-provided Vehicle:In the event the associate drives a personal or Company-provided vehicle for business purposes, the associate is required to maintain a valid state-issued driver s license and the minimum auto insurance coverage specified by the associate s state of residence.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:Associates are required to submit to a standard background check and drug screening as required when designated by the client.
Work environment:Retail store environment with some travel. Some projects include early mornings (i.e. 4-5am), overnight travel, weekends or nights and holidays.
Language Skills:English is the primary language skill, however, bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity.

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General Manager 2 - Food

General Manager 2 - Food
System ID: 13827
Location: US-IA-Iowa City
Position Title: General Manager 2 - Food
Relocation: No
Category: Food Service
Type: Full-Time
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Unit Description:
Sodexo is seeking for a Food General Manager / Food Service Director for a multi-corporate account in Iowa City, IA. The General Manager at this location will be responsible to manage all contract service dining operations, manage 8+ employees with a managed volume of almost $1 million annually. The General Manager will have an active role in managing the daily operations related to finance, cost controls, customer service, and provide strategic leadership to exceed customer and client expectations.
Reporting a District Manager, the ideal candidate for this position will have previous experience as a Food Service Manager or Operations Manager / Food Service Director / Cafeteria Manager, and have strong financial acumen / high end catering / corporate services experience. Experience in corporate dining / cafeteria and contract management experience preferred.
Position Summary:
Manages all contract management service operations at a single account/unit. Plans and supervises special functions. Maintains cash control and payroll records. Hires and trains unit personnel. Maintains customer satisfaction and good public relations. Senior-most person assigned to a one client account
Qualifications & Requirements:
Basic Education Requirement - Technical, Trade, or Vocational School Degree
Basic Management Experience - 2 years
Basic Functional Experience - 2 years
Sodexo will require a background check and may require a drug screen for this position.
Sodexo is an EEO/AA/M/F/D/V employer.
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PATIENT SERVICE REP (21541)

PATIENT SERVICE REP

(21541)
Company: IOWA HEALTH PHYSICIANS AND CLINICS
Facility / Division: CEDAR RAPIDS REGION
Account: CEDAR RAPIDS CLINICS
Department: CEDAR RAPIDS INTERNAL MEDICINE
Employment Status: FULL-TIME REGULAR (FTR)
FTE: Full-Time (FTE: 0.90, Hours: 72)
Shift: First
Location: CR MEDICAL OFFICE PLAZA
855 A AVE NE
SUITE 300
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
This position involves greeting patients and visitors and providing courteous, caring and professional assistance to all individuals contacting the office. Answering the telephone, scheduling appointments and working with clinical staff to provide efficient patient flow. Responsible for working efficiently with the electronic health record and billing system to input information related to billing and scheduling. In addition to tasks associated with this position, our team members must demonstrate professionalism, respect, good attitudes, effective communication, timeliness and commitment.
Qualifications
Previous medical office experience with medical office billing software or electronic health record.
Education
High School or Vocational School graduate. Previous experience coding diagnoses and procedures with ICD-9-CM and CPT. Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology. Ability to effectively enter information into a variety of computer programs.
Strong interpersonal skills.
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PATIENT SERVICE REP (21540)

PATIENT SERVICE REP

(21540)
Company: IOWA HEALTH PHYSICIANS AND CLINICS
Facility / Division: CEDAR RAPIDS REGION
Account: CEDAR RAPIDS CLINICS
Department: CEDAR RAPIDS INTERNAL MEDICINE
Employment Status: FULL-TIME REGULAR (FTR)
FTE: Full-Time (FTE: 0.90, Hours: 72)
Shift: First
Location: CR MEDICAL OFFICE PLAZA
855 A AVE NE
SUITE 300
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
This position involves greeting patients and visitors and providing courteous, caring and professional assistance to all individuals contacting the office. Answering the telephone, scheduling appointments and working with clinical staff to provide efficient patient flow. Responsible for working efficiently with the electronic health record and billing system to input information related to billing and scheduling. In addition to tasks associated with this position, our team members must demonstrate professionalism, respect, good attitudes, effective communication, timeliness and commitment.
Qualifications
Previous medical office experience with medical office billing software or electronic health record.
Education
High School or Vocational School graduate. Previous experience coding diagnoses and procedures with ICD-9-CM and CPT. Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology. Ability to effectively enter information into a variety of computer programs.
Strong interpersonal skills.
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PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT (21523)

PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT

(21523)
Company: IOWA HEALTH HOME CARE
Facility / Division: DES MOINES CERT
Account: CERTIFIED
Department: PHYSICAL THERAPY
Employment Status: FULL-TIME REGULAR (FTR)
FTE: Full-Time (FTE: 1.00, Hours: 80)
Shift: Day
Location: IOWA HEALTH HOME CARE MAIN
11333 AURORA AVE
URBANDALE, IA 50322
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
* Ensures quality and safe delivery of services to patients according to care plan. Uses equipment and supplies safely, effectively, and efficiently.
* Treats patients/clients to relieve pain, develop or restore function and maintain maximum performance.
* Directs and aids patients/clients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle re-education, gait and functional training, transfer activities, and prosthetic training.
* Observes and reports to the physical therapist and organizational personnel patient/client reaction to treatment and any changes in patient/client condition.
* Provides patient, family, and/or caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and safety issues.
Qualifications/Experience
* Graduate of State Board approved program for Physical Therapy Assistants and valid license as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
* Licensed driver with automobile insurance in accordance with state and/or organizational requirements.
* Ability to work as a collaborative, inter-disciplinary team member.
* Knowledge of rehabilitation principles and practices including the ability to carry out the procedures in the home.
* CPR: Maintains a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Card with Re-certification.
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Supply Quality Engineer

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Company Schneider Electric
Job Title Supply Quality Engineer
Location USA - IA - Cedar Rapids
Req. # 27821
Job Function Quality
Job Responsibilities Make the most of your energy in a career at Schneider Electric. As a global specialist in energy management, we are passionate about delivering real and innovative solutions in energy management and energy efficiency. We look for individuals driven by a desire to impact the world. We commit to develop our people and make energy safe, reliable, efficient, productive and green. Visit us online to learn more about a career at Schneider Electric.
Schneider Electric has an outstanding opportunity for a passionate individual to assume the role of Supplier Quality Engineer at our Cedar Rapids, IA facility. In this role you will ensure proactive quality, delivery, and productivity improvements with the Company s supply base through effective oversight of suppliers for the Cedar Rapids plant and other Schneider Electric locations.
Conduct quality system evaluations of new and existing suppliers. Conduct material specific process and quality plan audits of existing suppliers as needed.
Coach/train suppliers on company s expectations, systems, and performance objectives.
Accelerate change with cross-functional stakeholders. Respond to and drive rapid resolution of emergency quality and delivery issues.Position requires up to 50% travel, to visit and audit suppliers.
Candidates considered for this role must have a Bachelor s degree in mechanical engineering, mechanical design, industrial engineering, electrical engineering, or an engineering technology field plus 2-3 years of work experience in quality engineering, manufacturing engineering, design engineering or related field.
Also must have Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt or higher certification and work experience with: ISO 9000 quality auditing; advanced product quality planning (APQP); production part approval process (PPAP); Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility (Gage R&R), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Statistical Process Control (SPC); and process control and process capability studies.
Passionate. Open. Straightforward. Effective.
Our values define our company. Who we are, our customer approach, how we want to do business, and the kind of people we want to attract and retain. We are passionate and positive about our business, customers, and people. We think "outside the box" and encourage others to do the same. We believe people value directness and simplicity. We want to perform and get things done, not just talk about getting things done.
At Schneider Electric, because we value our employees, we offer a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision, matching 401(k), training and development opportunities and much more. Join Schneider Electric and together, let s make the most of your energy.

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