MANAGER OF PROGRAM OPERATIONS - ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

74d • $80,292 - $120,444

About The Position

UW Medical Center-Montlake and Roosevelt Clinic - Environmental Services has an outstanding opportunity for a Manager of Program Operations. The UW Medical Center-Montlake Environmental Service team's scope includes cleaning and disinfecting, waste management, linen services, integrated pest management, and room set up. This position provides day to day leadership and support to the Environmental Services department managers and supervisors, and is a multi-dimensional role that helps support the activity for Environmental Services, Waste Management and Linen Services daily. The manager directs the work of the most critical areas of UW Medical Center (Patient Care, Surgical Services and ED) and fills a critical role in meeting the hospital's infection control standards. The manager ensures a safe, secure environment for patients, staff, and visitors in a way that promotes the healing and teaching mission of UW Medical Center - Montlake and the Roosevelt Clinic.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or equivalent experience related field.
• Minimum of 4 years in senior management experience in the housekeeping field.
• Healthcare housekeeping management experience highly preferred.
• Supervisory experience to include performance management and team development experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for stated requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop programs and create policies and procedures that support best practices and comply with all regulatory requirements including Department of Health (DOH), The Joint Commission (TJC), and Department of Ecology requirements.
• Research national best practices using available resources such as the Studer Group, Professional Housekeepers Association, Practice Green Health, and contract companies; perform outreach as necessary to other regional and national hospitals to learn new areas of focus and best practices.
• Oversee and develop specialized procedures and policies that address terminal cleaning, floor care, the use of chemicals, equipment and training of the Xenex ultra violet light technology.
• Ensure procedures and policies address normal day-to-day activity and operations, emergency and disaster response scenarios, and when the hospital exceeds capacity.
• Provide professional leadership and direction for a 24/7 operation of EVS staff; effectively lead and manage change in a demanding, unionized, and high-risk/high-acuity patient care environment.
• Direct staff activities to ensure all regulatory and organizational requirements are in compliance, including performance evaluations, disciplinary procedures, and terminations.
• Ensure the department maintains appropriate documentation, perform regular inspections, cleaning audits and waste/biohazard manifest records as required by regulatory organizations.

Benefits

• For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree