HEALTH SERVICES MANAGER (MANAGER OF PULMONARY SERVICES)
University of Washington
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Health Care Provider
Posted on June 6, 2019
Req #: | 168257 |
Department: | UWMC RESPIRATORY CARE |
Job Location: | UW Medical Center |
Posting Date: | 06/05/2019 |
Closing Info: | Open Until Filled |
Salary: | Salary commensurate with education and experience. |
Shift: | First Shift |
UWMC Respiratory Care Services has an outstanding opportunity for a full time day shift Respiratory Care Health Services Manager/Manager of Pulmonary Services. With delegated authority, the Manager of Pulmonary Services is responsible for the overall direction and management of the operational, financial and human resource activities for the Pulmonary Services programs, including:
• The Department of Respiratory Care Services
• The Department of Pulmonary Diagnostics
• The Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program
• Related patient care and support services.
The Manager of Pulmonary Services functionally integrates his/her area of
responsibility within the University of Washington Medical Center (UWMC) in
support of its mission, goals and objectives.
The person in this position participates as a member of the Patient Care
Services Executive Council, to assure attainment of the objectives of the
Patient Care Services Division, and as a member of UWMC’s management team.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Supervises the operations of the Pulmonary Services Departments and
their patient care functions through direct ongoing supervision of all staff..
• Participates actively in planning activities of the Patient Care
Division and develops a plan for Pulmonary Services and other assigned
services that is an integral part of the division wide plan.
• Continually assesses and identifies opportunities to manage
organizational resources with fiscal responsibility promoting effective
allocation of resources and revenue generation.
• In collaboration with the Director of Patient Care Services and the
Medical Directors, directs the development and administration of capital and
operating budget for all departments of responsibility.
• Establishes effective communication, collaborative problem solving,
and interdepartmental working relationships with emphasis on both ambulatory
and inpatient services.
• Serves as a role model in professional behavior for UWMC management
and the Patient Care Services Division and demonstrates a commitment to the
profession of Pulmonary Services.
• Provides direction, motivation, leadership, problem solving and
coaching guidance to all direct reports.
• Conducts (or reviews, if delegated) an annual competency based
performance evaluation for each employee in the departments of responsibility,
based on the employee’s job description.
• In collaboration with the department Medical Directors, is accountable
for developing, implementing, and evaluating policies and procedures.
Evaluates staff recommendations concerning procedures and approves
implementation as appropriate.
• In collaboration with the Director of Patient Care Services and the
Medical Directors, is accountable for implementation, monitoring and assessing
performance improvement activities for areas of responsibility.
• Assures and monitors effective educational services for the areas of
supervision, including community education, inservice and continuing
education.
• Assures, promotes, and assesses compliance with regulatory agency
standards and participates as a leader in preparation and performance of
regulatory survey activities (JCAHO, Department of Health, etc.).
• Assures a safe environment for staff, patients, and visitors;
communicates and manages safety issues as soon as they are identified.
• Finalizes budget requests, prepares required written narrative and
reviews the final proposal with the Director for Patient Care Services.
• Monitors budget compliance and assures timely corrective action when
necessary.
• Creates a working environment that promotes positive employee
attitudes, effective communications, collaboration, creativity and optimal
productivity.
• Participates in and seeks out opportunities and activities which
provide for continuing education, skills development and self improvement.
This includes satisfying Medical Center and professional requirements for
annual training and education.
• Defines the scope of emerging pulmonary services roles of the future
consistent with national trends in health care delivery; and creates and
implements long-range plans for new delivery systems in areas of respiratory
care, pulmonary diagnostics, pulmonary rehabilitation, and other services.
• Attracts, retains and develops key people who contribute significantly
to the growth and success of the Pulmonary Services Departments and the
Medical Center.
• Establishes himself/herself as an advocate for Pulmonary Services
Departments while still representing institution wide philosophy, goals and
management.
• Represents the Medical Center on University, local, and/or state
boards, commissions, associations, and committees as requested or approved by
the Executive Director.
• Responds to and handles patient or public complaints and grievances
related to this area of responsibility.
• May participate as a member of various Medical Center and Health
Science Center committees involved in policy and procedure development,
program planning, and/or conflict resolution as requested or approved by the
Director for Patient Care Services.
• Participates as a member of the Patient Care Executive Council and
Management Council meetings of the Medical Center.
• Performs other duties as requested by the Director for Patient Care
Services.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
This position reports directly to the Director for Patient Care Services. In
addition, the Manager of Pulmonary Services works in close association with
the Medical Directors of the Respiratory Care Department, Pulmonary
Diagnostics Department, and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Functional and administrative supervision is exercised over two to four
professional level supervisors, eight to ten technical specialist and lead
staff, forty to fifty classified technical, service and support staff.
As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please view this page.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree relevant to service area and/or equivalent experience
• Five years experience in clinical specialty area, including critical care
• Demonstrated management and leadership skills, with a minimum of five years experience in a management/supervisory role in the clinical specialty area
• Experience with multi department management
• Demonstrated strong and effective communication skills
• Experience with program development and management
• Registered as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the National Board of Respiratory Care
• Valid Washington State License as a Respiratory Care Practitioner
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The University of Washington is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 / 206-543-6452 (tty) or dso@uw.edu.