Manager of EVS/Linen Services

JOB SUMMARY

The Manager of Environmental Service / Laundry/Linen is a Management position. The Manager Environmental Services/Laundry/Linen is responsible for the overall management and operation of the organization’s environmental services, laundry, and linen services. This role ensures services are provided efficiently, hygienically, and cost-effectively while maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and infection control.

The Manager will oversee staff, manage budgets, and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory standards The Manager of Environmental Service/Laundry/Linen reports directly to the Facilities Director.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Associates Degree in related field preferred High School diploma or GED required Licensure/Certification: Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Professsional (CHESP) professional preferred. Required after one year of employment Designated trainer status for Certified Health Care Environmental Services Technician (T-CHEST) or Certified Surgical Cleaning Technician (T-SCCT) preferred.

Work Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in environmental services, laundry and linen services, preferably in a healthcare setting. Minimum of 3 years in a supervisory role, managing and scheduling staff. RESPONSIBILITIES/JOB DUTIES: Oversee the daily operations of organizational environmental services, laundry, and linen.

Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate staff performance, while fostering a productive work environment. Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure efficient services according to standards and regulations. Conduct regular inspections and audits to ensure compliance with infection control policies, address any deficiencies, and collaborate with the Infection Control Nurse to implement corrective actions promptly Develop and manage the department budgets, monitor expenses, and implement cost-savings measures without compromising quality.

Negotiate contracts with vendors and service providers, in collaboration with Facilities Director and associated Managers. Ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations, maintain best practices for infection control, and conduct regular training sessions for staff on safety, compliance, and customer service.

Any other duties as assigned REQUIRED STAFF COMPETENCIES: Demonstrates support for organizational and departmental mission. Supports and demonstrates knowledge of the Strategic Plan and the Hospital Key Initiatives. Fosters and promotes teamwork within department and the organization as a whole. Works to resolves conflicts constructively and in a timely manner.

Ability to communicate effectively and simply with every customer and co- worker. Ability to display a positive, courteous and friendly attitude toward all contacts. Ability to build good relationships with others based upon a sustained effort of mutual support toward common goals. Ability to exercise good judgment, reasoning and concentration to detail and to take personal accountability for all actions in carrying out job duties.

Is customer focused and committed to Quality and Process Improvement with a strong desire to provide service excellence. Possesses and displays a strong knowledge and understanding of the standards of practice for their position including, if and when applicable, commensurate computer skills; population specific and general competencies; organizational skills, time and project management.

Possesses a vigorous and enthusiastic desire to learn and to grow both personally and professionally, and to improve one's skills in order to deliver the best possible care for our customers. WORKING CONDITIONS:

1. Expose to cleaning agents, and chemicals.
2. Subject to frequent interruptions.
3. Possible exposure too communicable.