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University of Washington · 5 months ago

MANAGER OF PROGRAM OPERATIONS - ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

UW Medical Center - Montlake

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$80K/yr - $120K/yr

4+ years exp

The University of Washington is a leading academic medical center dedicated to improving public health. They are seeking a Manager of Program Operations for the Environmental Services department to provide leadership, develop policies, and ensure compliance with health standards in a high-acuity patient care environment.

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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