Manager, Environmental, Linen, and Transport Services

CareWell Health; East Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 73,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

CareWell Health in East Orange, NJ seeks a Manager of Environmental, Linen, and Transport Services to oversee EVS, Linen, and Patient Transport operations, ensuring safe, clean, and compliant services that support patient care.

The role leads staffing, training, quality inspections, and collaboration with Nursing and Support departments, with a salary range of $73k–$75k and a comprehensive benefits package; on-site evenings 10-6 schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in management, healthcare admin, or related field required.
• 3–5 years of progressive healthcare operations management experience.
• Experience overseeing EVS, linen, or transport operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and oversee EVS, Linen, and Patient Transport operations.
• Ensure cleanliness, safety, infection control, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, training, and performance evaluations.
• Monitor inventory, vendor relationships, and equipment maintenance.
• Collaborate with Nursing and Support departments to ensure seamless service.

Skills

Staff management

Operations coordination

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Management

CHESP preferred

Job description

Manager, Environmental, Linen, and Transport Services

CareWell Health · Environmental Services

East Orange , NJ

Professional

Full Time, Regular , Evenings , 10-6p

Job Summary:
The Manager of Environmental, Linen, and Transport Services is responsible for the daily management and coordination of operations within the Environmental Services (EVS), Linen, and Patient Transport departments at CareWell Health. This position ensures the delivery of safe, efficient, and high-quality support services that enhance patient care, promote staff satisfaction, and maintain compliance with all regulatory and infection control standards.
The Manager provides hands-on leadership, fosters a culture of accountability and service excellence, and supports CareWell Health’s mission to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.

Essential Functions:

• Environmental Services (EVS): Plan, direct, and oversee all environmental services operations, ensuring cleanliness, sanitation, and safety across all patient care and non-patient areas.
• Maintain compliance with The Joint Commission, New Jersey Department of Health, Infection Prevention, and OSHA standards.
• Conduct routine inspections and implement quality improvement initiatives to maintain high standards of cleanliness.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, training, and performance evaluations for EVS personnel.
• Monitor supply inventory, purchase orders, and equipment maintenance to ensure cost-effective operations.
• Linen Services: Oversee linen distribution, collection, and inventory management to ensure consistent supply across the hospital.
• Collaborate with contracted laundry vendors to maintain quality control, timely delivery, and cost efficiency.
• Monitor linen utilization and develop processes to reduce waste and control expenses.
• Ensure proper handling and storage of clean and soiled linen in compliance with infection prevention standards.
• Transport Services: Supervise all patient transport operations, ensuring safe, timely, and courteous movement of patients, specimens, and equipment.
• Develop performance benchmarks and monitor efficiency metrics such as response and turnaround times.
• Provide ongoing training for transport staff on safety, infection control, and patient satisfaction standards.
• Partner with Nursing, Ancillary, and Support departments to maintain seamless service coordination.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Minimum Education/Certifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Management, Environmental Services, Healthcare Administration, or a related field required; Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Professional (CHESP) or equivalent preferred.

Minimum Work Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive management experience in healthcare environmental services, linen, or transport operations required.

Physical Requirements: Frequent walking, standing, and interaction throughout hospital departments. Occasional lifting of supplies and equipment (up to 25 lbs). Exposure to cleaning chemicals and hospital environments. Must be available for on-call duties, weekends, and emergencies as required.

CareWell Health provides a salary/hourly rate range for all open positions to comply with New Jersey Law. The rates listed for each position is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity). The salary range does not include bonuses/incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation which can be discussed in detail with your talent acquisition specialist.

The salary/hourly rate range for this position is: $73k - $75K

We offer an excellent benefit package including but not limited to the following benefit offerings:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Basic Life and Disability Insurance
• Whole Life, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

401(k)

Paid Holidays and a generous Paid Time Off Plan