Intern - Process Improvement

Education Qualifications:

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to identify process improvement opportunities within the Essentia Health organization
• Utilizes engineering principles and methodologies to design and implement process improvement initiatives
• Conducts data analysis and gathers relevant information to understand current processes and identify areas for optimization
• Collaborates with healthcare professionals to understand their needs and challenges and provide innovative solutions
• Assists in the implementation of process improvement projects, including data collection, analysis, and reporting
• Develops and maintain process maps, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and work instructions to document process changes

Educational Requirements:

• Currently pursuing a degree at Iron Range Engineering (IRE) and in the Co-Op phase of the program

Required Qualifications:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex data sets and identify improvement opportunities
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and software
• Knowledge of process improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen
• Detail-oriented and able to work independently with minimal supervision