Manager Environmental Services

172 West Allis Memorial Hospital, Inc.; West Allis (WI); On-site; USD 57,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base compensation range shown

Shift pay and incentive pay

Annual increases

Benefits and more

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Adoption assistance

Parental leave

Retirement plan with employer match

Educational assistance

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a seasoned Environmental Services leader at Aurora West Allis Medical Center in Wisconsin. You will manage Environmental Services, Patient Transport, and Linen Distribution, while driving efficiency, quality improvements, and adherence to infection prevention standards.

Preferred candidates have 5 years of environmental services experience, High School Diploma, and BLS certification within 6 months.

Qualifications

• Strong management and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Environmental Services, Patient Transport and Linen Distribution for assigned site(s).
• Drive process improvements and support change initiatives across the department.
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention practices, policies, rules, and laws.

Skills

Management

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Department: 11906 Aurora West Allis Medical Center - Environmental Services

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information: Monday through Friday 8a-5p, weekend and holidays as needed for operations and may need to flex schedule at ties to support the team.

Pay Range: $41.10 - $61.65

Major Responsibilities

Manages and has accountability including but not limited to: Environmental Services, Patient Transport and Linen Distribution functions for assigned site(s). Contributes to quality improvement activities by making suggestions for improvements in processes and supports change efforts in the organization and department. Continually works toward increased efficiency using analytics and implementing industry best practice. Ensures department operations are compliant with infection prevention practices, applicable policies, rules, regulations (federal, state, local, and accrediting agencies) and laws. Stays current with legal, regulatory, and policy development affecting areas of responsibility. Drives patient satisfaction for department and site initiatives, ensures service level agreements are managed and maintained for internal customers. Leads department level change by planning, designing, and implementing change initiatives. Accountable for monitoring and evaluating process improvement initiatives, ensuring complete execution and achievement of intended outcomes Performs human resources responsibilities for staff which include interviewing and selection of new employees, promotions, staff development, performance evaluations, compensation changes, resolution of employee concerns, corrective actions, terminations, and overall employee morale. Develops and recommends operating and capital budgets and controls expenditures within approved budget objectives. Responsible for understanding and adhering to the organization's Code of Ethical Conduct and for ensuring that personal actions, and the actions of employees supervised, comply with the policies, regulations and laws applicable to the organization's business.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.

Education Required: High School Graduate.

Experience Required: Typically requires 5 years of experience in environmental services.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: Strong management and interpersonal skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of team members and leadership Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required Excellent organization, prioritization, and time management skills Work under and ability to manage stress Critical thinking skills

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Physically able to walk for up to 35% of each workday as well as sit, walk, lift, squat, and bend. Must be able to occasionally push/pull up to 500 lbs. with mechanical assistance and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs. when moving equipment or furniture. May be exposed to dust and dirt. May be exposed to chemical and radiation hazards. May also be exposed to blood or bodily fluids requiring appropriate clothing to be worn. Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You

• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training


• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job


• Incentive pay for select positions


• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance


• Benefits and more


• Paid Time Off programs


• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability


• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses


• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave


• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs


• Educational Assistance Program


• Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.; please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities.

Reshaping Access

What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it

Inspiring Professionals

With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities.

Transforming Care

We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care