AVP, Environmental Services & Patient Transport — Leader

NorthShore University HealthSystem; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 106,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Health Savings Account Options

Retirement Options with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Wellness Program Savings Plan

Job summary

Endeavor Health is seeking an AVP, Environmental Services and Patient Transportation to standardize and lead EVS and patient movement across the enterprise. You will ensure clean, safe facilities and timely patient transport to support high-quality care and system-wide consistency.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a relevant field, with a Master's preferred, and CHESP or equivalent certification encouraged. Extensive multi-site healthcare leadership experience is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, Operations Management, or a related field is required; Master's preferred.
• CHESP certification or equivalent is preferred.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible management experience in environmental services, patient transportation, or healthcare operations.

Responsibilities

• Standardize EVS operating procedures and cleaning protocols across the organization.
• Develop operating and capital budgets for Environmental Services and Patient Transportation; track performance against budget.
• Oversee patient transportation workflows, dispatcher logic, and coverage standards to support throughput.
• Lead regulatory and accreditation compliance (CMS PoC, JCAHO EOC, OSHA, CDC, state/local codes) and partner with Infection Prevention.
• Oversee environmental rounding, quality audits, and corrective actions to reduce infection risk.
• Build and lead inclusive leadership teams; foster a culture of dignity, respect, and accountability.
• Perform people-leadership responsibilities including selection, development, performance management, and succession planning.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, Operations Management, or related field

Master's degree

Job description

Endeavor Health is seeking an AVP, Environmental Services and Patient Transportation to standardize and lead EVS and patient movement across the enterprise. You will ensure clean, safe facilities and timely patient transport to support high-quality care and system-wide consistency.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a relevant field, with a Master's preferred, and CHESP or equivalent certification encouraged. Extensive multi-site healthcare leadership experience is highly preferred.