Director, Environmental Services (Chautauqua)
Company: UPMC
Location: Jamestown
Posted on: March 20, 2023
Job Description:
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Jobs Director, Environmental Services (Chautauqua) Purpose:
Direct all Housekeeping/Environmental Services functions and
related facilities. Plan, organize, execute, and monitor all
activities of Environmental Support Services so as to maintain the
highest possible sanitary standards and positive public relations,
by creating a clean, attractive and safe environment for patients,
employees and visitors.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure compliance with state, federal and other regulatory
requirements and guidelines.
- Prepare operational and capital budgets for the department as
well as monthly and annual financial reports, as required.
- Direct and oversee all Environmental Services functions and
related facilities.
- Compile and submit all reports pertaining to the regulated
medical waste and waste management program as required by
regulation.
- Develop, implement and revise departmental policies and
procedures.
- Evaluate, select, inventory and procure the necessary supplies,
equipment, etc., in order to effectively carry out the department's
functions.
- Investigate and respond to complaints as necessary and take
appropriate action to correct problems.
- Plan and monitor work performed by outside contractors to
ensure that the work is completed properly, on schedule, and meets
required standards.
- Design and develop jobs and assignments for housekeeping,
meeting set-ups, waste management, and clerical functions with
consideration of the size and physical layout of the facility and
task frequencies required.
- Design, implement and/or manage hospital and department
Continuous Quality Improvement and quality assessment systems to
ensure the effectiveness of all functions of the department.
- Develop and execute a comprehensive plan to optimize department
efficiency.
- Incorporate PAM initiatives into department functions in a
timely manner.
- Serve on committees as outlined in the Administrative Policies
and Procedures, i.e. Infection Control Committee, Environmental
Safety Committee, Environmental Services Product Acquisition and
Management Committee (System-Wide), and UPMC Management Forum.
- Provide follow up on all incidents of improper waste disposal
by written documentation and in conjunction with Safety Manager of
hospital.
- Oversee the quality of all functions rendered by the
Environmental Services Department to ensure customer satisfaction,
infection control and cleanliness standards are met and/or
exceeded.
- Direct record-keeping functions to assure timely and accurate
financial and personnel reports.
- Consult with Administration and management peers regarding the
functions of the department in their areas of responsibility to
ensure customer satisfaction.
- Ensure that the department provides timely response to service
requests so that quality is maintained throughout all
facilities.
- Develop, review and revise the departmental organization
structure to ensure maximum effectiveness.
- Keep abreast of information regarding laws and regulations
governing the disposal of bio-hazardous and chemotherapeutic
waste.
- Monitor the department's responsibilities regarding the
transport and disposal of infectious and solid waste.
- Oversee personnel practices including recruitment, orientation,
training, retention and performance management of staff within the
department according to departmental and hospital policy.
- Communicate with staff to keep them abreast of policy changes,
new procedures, standards of performance, and departmental/UPMC
activities. Qualifications
- 4 Years relevant Leadership experience required OR Equivalent
combination of education/experience HS Diploma/GED required
- Experience in Environmental Services in a Health Care setting
preferred
- Equivalent combination of education and experience will be
considered
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational and
management skills
- Strong analytical, execution and customer service skills
required
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
CHESP (Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Professional)
Certification preferred.
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