Operations Engineer

Education/Background:

• Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences, University of South Dakota
• Master of Healthcare Administration, University of Minnesota

Responsibilities:

Lead improvement initiatives using operational excellence methodologies including Lean & Six Sigma. I support multidisciplinary teams in the identification of opportunities for improvement and assist with implementation and evaluation of proposed changes. My role aims to improve the quality of care and experience for patients and families, and support staff members in their everyday work.

Professional Memberships:

• American College of Healthcare Executives
• Iowa Association for Healthcare Quality

Special Interests and Activities:

• Personal: Spending time with family and friends, exercise, sports, live music, movies, boating, hunting
• Professional: Lean process improvement methodologies, systems approach in problem solving

Contact:

Address: C51-P GH
Phone: Office: (319) 678-7323 Cell: (605) 660-5604
Email: alexander-mckee@uiowa.edu

 When asked, “What inspires you?”

” To be the best version of myself that I can possibly be. There is always opportunity for improvement and to push yourself both personally and professionally. I think a commitment to life-long learning is essential for that growth and change as part of that process. Additionally, I find it inspiring that with healthcare there is an enormous amount of opportunity to positively affect other people’s lives, whether it is with patients or coworkers. Helping friends, family, and neighbors heal is a pretty powerful notion, and I am excited to work in an industry, and at an institution, where that is possible.”