Manager, Operations - Patient Transport

About the role

We are searching for a Facility Operations Manager – Patient Transport who thrives in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will provide leadership and support to teams responsible for departmental operations, support services, maintenance, and cleaning of the facilities. Your role is to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for patients, staff, and visitors through effective resource management, maintenance programs, and processes that support quality patient care, education, and research.

Responsibilities

• Plans, implements, and manages the technical, administrative, and financial aspects of assigned building, plant, and/or functional areas of the Facilities Operations department.
• Ensures the reliability and functionality of all facility assets and services, as evidenced by a Quality Control Program.
• Makes recommendations for staffing requirements by analyzing space/equipment considerations, productivity requirements, industry benchmarks, and established work metrics.
• Maintains an adequate number of competent staff utilizing the targeted selection process and effective scheduling methodology.
• Ensures equipment is maintained and services are performed in accordance with standards established by the Department, Hospital, federal, state, and local agencies.
• Ensures all required inspections and certifications by Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
• Demonstrates ownership and accountability for responsibilities, customer service, and professional behavior through personal work ethic, teamwork, and effective communication skills.
• Ensures all equipment and supplies required for departmental services are available and maintained in optimum operational status.
• Participates in the development and implementation of operational policies and procedures within the Department to ensure the provision of safe and effective services.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Director or the Assistant Director.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED; bachelor’s degree preferred with supervisory experience in facilities, healthcare, business management, or another related capacity.
• 4 years of experience in facilities, healthcare, or business management field; 4 years of supervisory experience preferred (a bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of the required experience).

Qualifications

• Preferred certifications: Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM) and Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Professional (CHESP).

About Us

Since 1954, Texas Children’s has been leading the charge in patient care, education, and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world. Consistently ranked as the best children’s hospital in Texas and among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, Texas Children’s is also recognized by the Houston Business Journal as one of the city’s Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years.

Texas Children’s comprehensive health care network includes:

• Our primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center with expertise in over 40 pediatric subspecialties.
• The Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI).
• The Feigin Tower for pediatric research.
• Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births.
• Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston.
• Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children’s care for communities north of Houston.
• Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin, a state-of-the-art facility providing world-class pediatric and maternal care to Austin and Central Texas families.

We have also created Texas Children’s Health Plan, the nation’s first HMO focused on children; Texas Children’s Pediatrics, the largest pediatric primary care network in the country; Texas Children’s Urgent Care clinics specializing in after-hours care tailored for children; and a global health program channeling care to children and women worldwide. Texas Children’s Hospital is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest, most diverse, and successful pediatric programs in the nation.