Environmental Services Lead

Geisinger; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $2,500

$2.00 shift differential for evening and night shifts

Education and professional development

Job summary

Geisinger is looking for an Environmental Services leader to ensure compliance with safety regulations in a clinical environment. Responsibilities include scheduling, training staff, and maintaining high service standards.

Applicants should have at least three years of relevant experience and may earn a sign-on bonus of up to $2,500. This role also offers competitive compensation and a benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of related work experience is required.
• Must obtain CHEST certification within 18 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Schedule breaks and lunches for all assigned staff.
• Utilize staff schedule for sufficient daily staffing.
• Coordinate with Supervisor or Manager as necessary.
• Facilitate communication between shifts.
• Assist with developing performance improvement plans.

Skills

Communication

Disease Management

Healthcare Regulatory Environment

Infection Control

Leads Others

Spill Management

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)

Tools

Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Technician (CHEST)

Job description

Job Summary

Provides leadership within the Environmental Services (EVS) department, ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation regulations. The role involves coordinating cleaning activities, training staff, and maintaining high service standards in a clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Schedules breaks and lunches daily for all assigned staff.
• Utilizes the staff schedule to plan for sufficient daily staffing.
• Coordinates with the Supervisor, Manager, or Director as necessary.
• Facilitates communication between shifts to ensure continuity of service.
• Assists with the development of performance improvement plans for staff.
• Ensures timely and effective response to all department requests and requirements.
• Mentors and empowers employees by delegating responsibilities and addressing performance issues.
• Uses wireless technology to monitor bed tracking status in designated patient departments and areas.
• Manages inventory of EVS supplies.
• Maintains all work areas in a clean and orderly condition.
• Observes and promotes fire prevention and safety practices.
• Follows all infection control policies.
• Monitors daily sign‑in sheets and adjusts assignments for call‑offs, census, and other factors.
• Oversees the work performance of Environmental Services personnel.
• Ensures all assigned areas are clean, safe, and orderly.
• Provides input to the Supervisor on performance evaluations of assigned personnel.
• Rearranges work assignments for all shifts as necessary.
• Conducts quality improvement inspections of assigned areas routinely.
• Provides mandatory education on Medication Room protocol to all EVS staff who enter Medication Rooms (where applicable).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) – preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of related work experience – required.
• Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Technician (CHEST) within 18 months of hire.

Skills

• Communication
• Disease Management
• Healthcare Regulatory Environment
• Infection Control
• Leads Others
• Spill Management
• Teamwork

Benefits

• Sign‑on bonus up to $2,500 for eligible candidates.
• $2.00 shift differential for evening and night shifts.
• Competitive compensation and benefits packages.
• Education and professional development, including the nationally recognized CHEST certification.

EEO Statement

Geisinger is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.