Environmental Services Manager

Environmental Services Manager Chinese Hospital

• 4.0 San Francisco, CA Job Details Full-time $91,478
• $137,093 a year 16 hours ago Qualifications Project team coordination Legislative analysis Employee onboarding Term negotiation Biomedical waste Health policy analysis Computer operation Contract management Healthcare staff management Operations management Government policy analysis Equipment repair Managing healthcare operations budgets Phone communication Project planning Engineering Staff scheduling Local agency collaboration Environmental compliance Environmental services Patient service State healthcare regulations Contract management in healthcare Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise Administrative experience Sanitation procedures Personnel records management Public Administration Team development Hiring Driver's License Bachelor's degree Continuous improvement Team management Decision making Legislation Quality improvement Environmental law compliance support Housekeeping management Hazardous material storage Safe environment creation Contracts Bachelor's degree in public administration Computer skills Equipment maintenance Budget management in healthcare Environmental regulatory compliance Hospital compliance Environmental Engineering Clean workspace maintenance Senior level JCAHO Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering Hospital regulatory compliance Delegation Hazardous waste disposal Staffing management Hospital experience Overseeing training Customer complaint resolution Staff development Performance evaluation Full Job Description Chinese Hospital | San Francisco Bay Area About This Role Department Environmental Services Reports to Director of Facilities Type Day Shift/Temporary Requisition # 12708 Position Summary Manages and directs the work of the Environmental Services Department to ensure that all infection control standards are met.

Responsible for implementation an integrated waste management program including infectious and biohazardous waste disposal, recycling and waste prevention programs, linen distribution and collection. Maintains a high quality, consistent, safe and clean environment through the economical use of labor and supplies. Performs related duties as required to ensure aseptic and sanitary conditions are maintained. This role is temporary, with the opportunity to transition into a permanent position. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Plans, organizes and directs the daily housekeeping, custodial and janitorial activities of the department. Directs and coordinates the work of the staff. Plans and coordinates project work with departments affected and to ensure minimal disruption to hospital operations. Plans, organizes and directs programs which encourage environmentally sound and cost effective methods for infection control, disposal of garbage, recovery of recyclables and waste prevention. Maintains and updates all records related to employee attendance, schedules and pay. Responsible for the timely submission of timecards to the payroll department. Plans, coordinates and oversees the orientation of all new employees and the training/retraining of all Environmental Services staff to ensure the competency of all staff. Manages, directs and coordinates the infectious waste program for the facility. Develops new and reviews existing programs; recommends and directs implementation of changes. Provides technical expertise to other departments. Reviews and analyzes federal, state and local infection-control, biohazard and environmental legislation for its impact on Chinese Hospital. Develops and recommends environmental services policies to Administration. Prepares and administers the Environmental Services Department capital and operating budgets. Manages the hiring, training, promotion, evaluation and discipline of hospital environmental services staff. Monitors and reviews employee productivity and performance, staff development and program implementation for customer satisfaction, efficiency, effectiveness, work priorities and compliance with laws, rules, regulations and standards. Responds to complaints by taking necessary corrective action and follows up to ensure ongoing resolution. Ensures that staff is provided with resources and technology necessary to provide excellent customer service while ensuring that aseptic conditions are met and maintained. Evaluates staff performance, provides employee counseling and recommends employee discipline, participates in the selection of new employees. Develops and implements employee development plans. Maintains all cleaning equipment, tools and chemicals in good working conditions. Promotes and maintains a safe working environment and ensures safe conduct in all aspects of job performance. Reviews/updates job descriptions to ensure accurate description of work performed by staff. Complies with Chinese Hospital Association Compliance Handbook including the Code of Ethics and all statues, regulations and guidelines applicable to federal, state and local programs. Responsibilities include reporting of suspected violations. Attends all hospital meetings as directed. Acts a role model for staff. Follows Hospital and Department policies and procedures at all times, including but not limited to: Administrative Manual, Environment of Care, Human Resources, Infection Control, Corporate Compliance, Code of Ethics, etc. Attend, actively participate and complete in-services, training classes, mandatory classes, seminars/workshops, staff meetings, exercises and drills; reads all department communication and assigned materials. Customer Service

• Provides excellent customer service and shows compassion to all patients, visitors and co-workers. Seeks feedback to ensure all needs are met. Anticipates and recognizes the concerns of others, even if those concerns are not openly expressed. Communication
• Keeps manager and team informed of progress, problems, development and plans.

Gets along and interacts positively with co-workers and others. Accepts and performs other duties as assigned.

Values/Core Competencies:

Integrity

• We adhere to a code of values and make commitments that contribute to the welfare of our community. Respect
• We seek to create a community within our organization that enhances self-worth of individuals working with us and for our patients.

The dignity and respect shown to employees by management and by their fellow staff will be the model for caring for our patients. Management is committed to treating employees fairly, honestly and with respect. In return, management expects a commitment from employees to the values of the organization and its work on behalf of the community. Empowerment

• we are committed to action and expect all employees to be proactive in decision making and problem solving. We delegate authority to match responsibility, expecting decision making to occur as close to the customer as possible. Team Work
• We believe that quality, cost effective, compassionate care can only be provided through team work. The nature of our work and mission require sensitivity to the feelings and points of view of many. We work for the good of the team, are accountable for the results of the team and together share our successes or failures. We maintain an atmosphere of openness, honesty and trust. Accountability
• We accept personal responsibility for our actions and take ownership of our results. We as individuals recognize achievement and are challenged to improve our performance by providing and accepting coaching and feedback. Quality Improvement
• We will improve value through the process of continuous quality improvement with focus on the relationship between quality and cost. We have a sense of urgency in our search to find better ways of doing everything. We encourage others to try new ideas and measure and recognize results. We are willing to change the status quo to improve. Community collaboration and Benefit
• We will collaborate within the limits or our resources with other agencies and providers to address the health care wellness needs of our community, recognizing that access to services must be made available regardless of an individual's ability to pay. Prudent use of resources
• We will use and maintain our assets and resources prudently in order to meet community expectations.

Our organization requires an overall positive return on investment to carry out its mission and to invest in new programs, equipment and facilities. We believe that integration simplifies and improves the process of health care and is a means of achieving economies of scale which will ultimately reduce costs. We seek simplification in the process of patient care and the efficient use of our resources in a changing environment.

Qualifications Education :

A Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Environmental Services, Environmental Engineering, Planning or a related field.

AND/OR Experience :

Three years of managerial or progressively responsible supervisory experience in hospital environmental services management.

Knowledge and Skills :

Thorough knowledge of: The Joint Commission, Federal, State and local laws, regulations and codes pertaining to biohazardous and infectious waste management. Environmental issues and concerns related to solid, hazardous and recoverable waste collection and disposal. Solid waste and recycling programs. Principles and practices of effective management and supervision, including long and short term planning. Principles and practices of contract negotiation and administration. Experience working in a union environment. Group and interpersonal dynamics Written and oral communication techniques and methodologies. Particularly related to staff where English is a second language. Program planning and implementation. Hazardous materials and hazardous waste storage, treatment and disposal. Computer systems and applications.

Working knowledge of:

Budget development and administration, including cost analysis. Negotiation techniques Cost control Skill and Ability to: Plan, develop and implement an integrated waste management program. Analyze issues, legislation, regulations for impact on Chinese Hospital. Develop and recommend alternative solutions. Prepare comprehensive reports, negotiate and manage contracts, prepare and administer department budgets. Present ideas persuasively in both oral and written formats. Identify and analyze complex technical, operational and administrative problems, evaluate alternative solutions and recommend or adopt effective changes. Manage, select, train, motivate and evaluate Environmental Services staff. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with individuals and with groups. Conduct cost analyses and administer department budgets. Make independent decisions. Communicate effectively with individuals from a variety of ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. Effectively use computer systems and applications.

Expectations :

Maintain a valid California Driver's license. Work holidays, weekends as needed. Observe staff on evening shift on a weekly basis to monitor performance and provide necessary direction to staff. Round on outside clinics at least two times per month to monitor performance and provide necessary direction to staff. Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, staff is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk and/or listen. He/she uses his/her hands to do computer work, write reports, do equipment set-up/cleaning/storage, clerical support, etc. He/she will be using the phone frequently. Good vision is needed to be able to read schedules, enter accurate data, etc. He/she must have good general health and demonstrate emotional stability so as to carry out the above-enumerated duties. Mobility and ability to bend, stoop and reach, as necessary, to manage housekeeping and equipment repair duties. Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time. Ability to stand and/or walk for prolonged periods of time, as necessary to direct and/or evaluate housekeeping duties. Performs daily inspection rounds throughout hospital and other properties located in the immediate vicinity of the hospital. Ability to speak clearly and with the volume required to carry on clear conversation in person and over the phone. Physical strength to lift and carry custodial equipment and supplies, sometimes weighing up to 75 pounds. Possess manual dexterity and finger coordination to grasp, hold, turn or squeeze objects, tools and equipment. Compliance Requirements Complies with Chinese Hospital Compliance Handbook including Code of Ethics and all statutes, regulations, guidelines applicable to federal and state programs. Responsibilities include, following the guidelines and reporting suspected violations of any statute, regulations, agreements or guidelines applicable to all healthcare programs. Base Pay Scale Starting at $91,478

• $137,093.

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.