Environmental Services Lead | FT

Clarke County Hospital; Osceola (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarke County Hospital is seeking a professional for Environmental Services, responsible for training staff and ensuring effective operations in waste management and laundry coordination. The role requires adherence to hospital policies and regulatory compliance, along with the ability to provide feedback to leadership.

The ideal candidate will have experience in hospital environmental services, strong communication skills, and a commitment to maintaining the highest cleanliness standards for patient satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience in environmental services or laundry operations in a healthcare setting.
• Ability to provide training and guidance to staff effectively.
• Strong understanding of HIPAA and other healthcare regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide training and expertise to Environmental Services staff.
• Support daily workflow coordination for linen and environmental services.
• Monitor supply levels and ensure compliance with documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team leadership

Knowledge of regulatory compliance

Education

Current licenses and/or certifications

Job description

Environmental Services

• Provides training, guidance, and subject matter expertise to Environmental Services staff.
• May offer budgetary and linen ideas and suggestions to the department manager.
• Supports coordination of daily workflow and provides feedback to leadership regarding operational trends and team effectiveness.
• Supports accurate documentation processes related to attendance and departmental records as directed.
• May assist by offering feedback and suggestions on departmental documentation which includes Policy and Procedures, Job Descriptions, Training and Safety Records.
• Provides input to leadership regarding scheduling needs based on workflow and operational demands.
• Carries out hospital waste program which includes general waste and hazardous waste.
• Assists in maintaining proper records as required by regulatory agencies.
• Adheres to hospital and department policies, procedures, objectives, safety, environmental, infection control and quality assurance program.
• Assists in maintaining all required records, reports, statistics etc.
• Attend meetings as required. May facilitate team huddles or meetings to share updates and reinforce best practices.
• Provides instruction and guidance to staff to reinforce proper techniques and best practices in a variety of duties that include dusting, washing, and disinfecting furniture, fixtures, and equipment; sweeping, mopping, waxing, and buffing floors; gathering and disposing of refuse; arranging furniture; an performing similar tasks.
• May assist in reviewing and revising policies and procedures to ensure excellent infection control processes are maintained with high patient experience scores on the cleanliness of facility.
• Monitors supply and chemical levels and communicates inventory needs to leadership to ensure ample chemicals and supplies are always kept on hand.

Laundry Service

• Supports coordination of workflow related to clean and soiled hospital laundry.
• Works with linen vendors to ensure linen appropriate par levels and delivery and pick up schedules.
• Provides training and guidance to staff performing laundry duties.
• Monitors linen inventory and communicates needs or concerns to leadership.
• Supports adherence to linen distribution processes and identifies improvement opportunities.
• Works with other departments to ensure linen requirements are met at the highest satisfaction.
• Responsible for daily stocking of linen closets on Med/Surg and linen closets on main level.
• Annual linen inventory with vendor.

Basic Clarke County Hospital (CCH) Performance Criteria

• Demonstrates Clarke County Hospital Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to hospital policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
• Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.
• Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
• Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, DIA, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
• Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
• Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.