Req #: 244897 Department: UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKE - ENVIRONMENTAL SVCS Job Location: UW Medical Center - Montlake Posting Date: 04/09/2025 Closing Info: Open Until Filled Salary: $6,354 - $9,530 per month Other Compensation: Shift: Evening Shift Benefits: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position,
click here. 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
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION 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.
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 ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKE UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in seven specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.
The UW Medical Center-Montlake campus is located on the edge of the beautiful UW campus which includes many amenities available to our staff as well as very convenient public transit options including the Sound Transit’s light rail station across the street.
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ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER
UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.
All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.
Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
Salary : $6,354 - $9,530
