EVS Lead — Healthcare Operations & Infection Control

Tenet Healthcare; Turlock, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance program

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Generous PTO

Career development programs

Health savings accounts

Job summary

Emanuel Medical Center in Turlock, CA, seeks an experienced Environmental Services Director to lead EVS operations across the hospital and related sites. You will oversee staffing, scheduling, training, and ensure cleaning and infection prevention standards are met to protect patients and staff.

The role requires 3–5 years in healthcare EVS with supervisory experience and knowledge of sanitation protocols. Tenet Healthcare affiliation and campus-wide coordination are key aspects of this

Qualifications

• Significant environmental services experience in healthcare environment required (usually 3-5 years).
• Previous experience in a lead or supervisory position required (usually 2 years).
• Knowledge of hospital infection control, sanitation protocols and cleaning methods required.
• Management skills, including interviewing, organizing, planning, and problem solving skills required.
• A.A. degree or 2 years of college r equivalent experience preferred.
• Association for the Healthcare Environment, (AHE), or International Executive
• Housekeepers Association (IEHA) Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides essential day-shift leadership and oversight to ensure EVS operations run safely, efficiently, and without disruption during the hospital’s busiest hours.
• Directly manages staffing, scheduling, attendance, daily work assignments, and employee performance to maintain productivity and accountability.
• Ensures patient rooms, discharge rooms, and high-risk areas are cleaned and verified according to hospital and infection prevention standards.
• Maintains compliance with CDPH, The Joint Commission (TJC), and hospital policies through ongoing monitoring, documentation, and staff training.
• Prevent operational gaps that would otherwise shift critical responsibilities to the Director and existing staff, increasing the risk of delays, reduced oversight, regulatory findings, and impacts to patient care.

Skills

Environmental Services leadership

Healthcare environment knowledge

Staff supervision

Infection control knowledge

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree or 2 years of college or equivalent experience

Job description

Emanuel Medical Center in Turlock, CA, seeks an experienced Environmental Services Director to lead EVS operations across the hospital and related sites. You will oversee staffing, scheduling, training, and ensure cleaning and infection prevention standards are met to protect patients and staff.

The role requires 3–5 years in healthcare EVS with supervisory experience and knowledge of sanitation protocols. Tenet Healthcare affiliation and campus-wide coordination are key aspects of this