Manager Healthcare Technology Logistics

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital•New York, NY

1d•$85,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager Healthcare Technology Logistics is responsible for the management of Equipment Centers that operate 24/7 and a regional trucking division to effectively manage the cleaning and distribution of medical equipment and specialty service carts at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, including Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital and Allen Hospital. This role involves determining and maintaining appropriate staffing levels, monitoring inventories of medical equipment, ensuring efficient operations of storage areas and medical equipment processing centers, and building strong end-user relationships and workflows.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
5+ years of management experience in a unionized environment
Knowledge of logistics and distribution center operations management
Microsoft Office and other relevant computer skills
Proficient written and basic mathematical ability with attention to detail
Effective communication skills demonstrated through courteous and cooperative relations with hospital staff, patients, visitors, and the public
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to appropriately and positively interact with patients, visitors, and staff from diversified backgrounds

Responsibilities

Manages the activities of the personnel engaged in healthcare technology management logistics operations.
Oversees scheduling to ensure effective utilization of personnel.
Responsible for service level optimization; implements appropriate quality controls programs and conducts follow-up to ensure effectiveness of services and operations.
Maintains safety standards to ensure maximum protection for patients, visitors, and employees.
Makes appropriate recommendations to facilitate or improve administrative systems and operations.
Maintains technologies relevant to Healthcare Technology Management activities, such as RFID, receiving systems, inventory systems, or charge capture systems.
Monitors monthly expenditures and project trends in maintaining operating budget targets.
Verifies and employs best in class cost-effective techniques and practices for means of materials and/or equipment transport.
Designs, recommends, and implements policies and procedures for the department.
Interprets department and Hospital policies and procedures as necessary.
Provides ongoing knowledge/education to staff, updating them on current trends and techniques.
Maintains effective communication with Hospital personnel, department heads, and outside agencies to ensure effective operations.
Attends meetings, participates on committees and task forces, and represents department on job related matters.
Performs all duties inherent to managerial role.
Participates in hiring, training, evaluation and termination of assigned staff according to hospital policies and procedures.
Performs other special projects and duties as assigned.