Executive AVP, Environmental Services & Patient Transport

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Plan

Career Growth Opportunities

Medical, Dental, Vision options

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Wellness Savings Plan

Health Savings Account Options

Retirement with Company Match

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Community Involvement Opportunities

Job summary

Endeavor Health is seeking an Assistant Vice President for Environmental Services and Patient Transportation to standardize practices across the system and lead a multi-site team. You will align EVS and patient transport operations with regulatory requirements and service excellence, ensuring clean facilities and timely patient movement.

The role requires a decade of healthcare operations leadership, a relevant degree (Master’s preferred) and CHESP or equivalent certification.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressively responsible management experience in environmental services, patient transportation, or healthcare operations.
• Multi-site or enterprise-level healthcare leadership experience is highly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, Operations Management, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• CHESP or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Standardize safe and regulatory compliant EVS operating procedures and cleaning protocols across the organization.
• Develop operating and capital budgets for Environmental Services and Patient Transportation and track performance against targets.
• Oversee safe, efficient, and compliant patient transportation across the organization including dispatch, workflows, and coverage.
• Lead regulatory and accreditation compliance for environmental services (CMS, Joint Commission, OSHA, CDC, local codes).
• Oversee environmental rounding, quality audits, and corrective-action processes to sustain high cleanliness scores and reduce infection risk.
• Build and lead inclusive Leadership Teams across Environmental Services and Patient Transportation; foster a culture of dignity and accountability.
• Perform full people-leadership responsibilities for the EVS and Patient Transportation organization.

Skills

Leadership experience

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration / related field

Master's degree preferred

Certification: CHESP or equivalent

Tools

Governance and budgeting tools

Job description

Endeavor Health is seeking an Assistant Vice President for Environmental Services and Patient Transportation to standardize practices across the system and lead a multi-site team. You will align EVS and patient transport operations with regulatory requirements and service excellence, ensuring clean facilities and timely patient movement.

The role requires a decade of healthcare operations leadership, a relevant degree (Master’s preferred) and CHESP or equivalent certification.