Type Of Business:
Hospital
Expertise:
Mr. Taylor's expertise includes healthcare operations management and process improvement.
Major Product/SVS:
Healthcare
Hobbies/Sports:
Camping, Cooking
Education Degrees:
Master of Business Administration, National University, San Diego, CA (1990); Master's Degree in Human Behavior, National University, San Diego, CA (1983); Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, National University, San Diego, CA (1981); Associate of Science, Grossmont College, El Cajon, CA (1987)
Affiliations Awards:
Board Member, San Diego Organization of Healthcare Leaders, American College of Healthcare Executives; Fellow, American College of Healthcare Executives; Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society; American Society for Quality; Louisville Chamber of Commerce; Association of Community Cancer Centers; Medical Group Management Association; Board of Examiners, Quality Council, State of Kentucky; National Board of Diving & Hyperbaric Medical Technology
Industry:
Healthcare Administration
Date of Distinction:
4/7/2009
Work History:
Director, Ambulatory Services, Sharp Grossmont Hospital (2005-Present); Manager, Sharp Grossmont Hospital (2003-2005); Operations Manager, Lufthansa Service Group (2001-2003); Executive Director, Greater Fort Lauderdale Heart Group, Fort Lauderdale, FL (1999-2001); Humana, Louisville, KY (1995-1999); Medical Facilities Administrator, Kaiser Permanente, Atlanta, GA (1991-1995); Department Administrator, Kaiser Permanente, San Diego, CA (1987-1991); Assistant Department Administrator, Internal Medicine, Kaiser Permanente, San Diego, CA (1985-1987); Assistant Department Administrator, Pediatrics, Kaiser Permanente, San Diego, CA (1981-1985); Lead Respiratory Therapist, Kaiser Permanente, San Diego, CA (1977-1981); Staff Respiratory Therapist, Kaiser Permanente, San Diego, CA (1975-1977)
Charity:
Chairman, Komen San Diego Race for the Cure, Susan G. Komen for the Cure (2008-2009); Leadership Council, Border Sierra Region, American Cancer Society (2005, 2007); Board Member, San Diego Affiliate, Susan G. Komen for the Cure; San Diego county Breast Health Coalition Council; Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society; American Cancer Society
Number Of Years In Profession:
37
Number Of Years In Current Position:
6
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his work ethic, interpersonal skills and passion for his profession.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession because he had a natural compassion for people and decided to focus on the technical aspects of healthcare.
Extended Bio Profile:
Mr. Taylor has vast clinical experience. He began his healthcare career as a U.S. Navy Corpsman and spent several years as a paramedic in San Diego, Calif.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Overseeing the David and Donna Long Center for Cancer Treatment, Oncology Administration, Endoscopy and Special Procedures, the Ambulatory Infusion Center, Vascular Access Services, Hyperbaric Medicine, the Wound Healing Center, the Oncology Data Center, Rehabilitative Physical Therapy Services, the Hand Clinic, and Occupational Therapy, Massage Therapy, Recreational Therapy and Speech Therapy
Education Certifications:
Registered Respiratory Therapist; Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician; Licensed Vocational Nurse; Certified Hyperbaric Technologist; Certified Six Sigma Green Belt; Healthcare Management Certificate, American College of Healthcare Executives
Awards/Honors:
Leader of the Month Award, Sharp Grossmont Hospital (2008); center of Recognized Excellence Team Award for Quality, Frontline Nursing Leadership Program, Sharp Grossmont Hospital (2008); Center of Recognized Excellence Team Award for Growth of the TomoTherapy Program, Sharp Grossmont Hospital (2007); Innovation Award for the Development of a Regional Endoscopy Screening Program and Women's Health Center, Kaiser Permanente, GA (1994)