UW Medical Center-Montlake and Roosevelt Clinic – Environmental Services has an outstanding opportunity for a Manager of Program Operations!

WORK SCHEDULE

• 100% FTE
• Evening Shift

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Provide day to day leadership and support to the Environmental Services department managers and supervisors
• Multi-dimensional position that helps support the activity for Environmental Services, Waste Management and Linen Services daily
• Directs the work of the most critical areas of UW Medical Center (Patient Care, Surgical Services and ED)
• Fills a critical role in meeting the hospital’s infection control standards
• Ensure 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
• Be a part of a team dedicated to supporting UW Medicine where Patients Are First

PRIMARY JOB 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
• Procedures and policies must 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

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

Excellence. Exploration. Education. Become part of our team, and join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

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