Environmental Manager jobs in Schenectady, NY

The environmental services manager will provide leadership, direction, and management oversight for continuous improvement of the standard EVS operating model within the facility; and Provide staff leadership, making sound business decisions in support of the hospital’s mission and vision. Demonstrates leadership in providing an optimal environment for patient care, safety, service, and value. Manages the day-to-day operations of the department; ensures a consistently high level of cleanliness and aesthetics to patients, visitors, and staff.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Education:  High School degree or Equivalent required. Associate’s degree preferred. Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Professional (CHESP) certification preferred.
• Required- Minimum 5 Years in environmental services and/or acute care-related service departments.
• Required- 2 Years of Management-level experience responsible for managing operations and scheduling staff. 

GUIDING BEHAVIORS:

• Communication:  Listen to understand, before seeking to be understood.
• Collaboration:  Deliver outstanding service ensuring that safety comes first.
• Compassion:  Serve every person with empathy, dignity, and compassion.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The position is located indoors under normal working conditions.  Should be able to push/pull 25 lb., lift/move 15 lb. from floor to table, be able to perform moderately difficult manual manipulations such as using a keyboard, writing, and filing for extended periods, must be able to perform tasks which require hand-eye coordination such as data entry, and use of various technologies including mobile devices.  Mobility requirements may include the ability to sit at a computer terminal or workstation for a prolonged time in addition to being able to squat, stand, and walk for a reasonable length of time and distance.  Sensory requirements include the ability to articulate and comprehend the spoken English language in addition to being able to read the English language. Operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION:

• Manages departmental budgets (e.g., capital, projects, supplies, operations).
• Ensures regulated medical waste is handled, packaged, stored, and disposed of following federal and state regulations, and appropriate documentation is maintained.
• Manages the necessary and required resources for the environmental services department and provides recommendations for staffing levels, products, and equipment.  Completes all Human Resources responsibilities for interviewing, hiring, managing, staff development, corrective actions, and/or staff engagement needs. 
• Manages all quality improvement initiatives regarding training, auditing, inspecting, rounding, and making recommendations as needed.
• Collaborates with the EVS director to establish dashboard metrics to track operations and improvement initiatives.
• Promotes a culture of safety, hand hygiene, and patient experience, as well as employee engagement and retention.
• Coordinates scheduling and oversees subcontractors and vendors.
• Supervises and/or performs on-call emergency services when needed.
• Compose general and technical reports.
• Establishes self as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) within environmental services, regulatory compliance, and training.
• Effectively employs computer programs and mobile devices evidenced by proper log-ins, using applicable hardware or software, attaching files, composing appropriate email messages, and appropriately using internet browsers or sites
• Takes a customer-centered approach when addressing the needs of and interacting with patients, visitors, guests, team members, and other healthcare workers.
• Participates in evaluating and making recommendations for environmental hygiene maintenance for new floor coverings, wall coverings, furnishings, and interior finishes before purchase.

Special Skills/ Equipment

• Ability to clearly and effectively articulate and present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, vendors, and regulatory agents.
• Exhibits excellent interpersonal and communication skills and provides a work environment that fosters positive energy, creativity, and teamwork among colleagues across all functional areas.
• Requires knowledge of Microsoft Windows applications, including MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and related applications.

Ellis Medicine is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex/gender, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, prior arrest, or conviction record, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decisions, or domestic violence victim status.

Salary Range:  $25.72-$38.57/hour                   Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.