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Form of workDirects the management of Environmental Services within the Medical Center to maintain the highest possible standards.
Responsibilities- Direct Environmental Services and; analyze needs and plan schedules and programs ensuring proper distribution of assignments and adequate manning, supplies and equipment for subsequent performance of duties to maintain appropriate quality standards.
- Recommend and implement solutions for operational problems inwork schedules, non-routine service
- Recommend and implement policies and procedures for the Medical Center's Environmental Service operations; plan and conduct meetings with subordinates to ensure compliance with established practices, to implement new policies and to keep employees abreast of current standards and procedures.
- Develop and implement an on-going Environmental inspection program; ensure Environmental Service standards are maintained; take corrective action as appropriate.
- Evaluate and make recommendations concerning cleaning products and equipment under study.
- Prepare periodic reports and analysis setting forth progress, adverse trends and appropriate recommendations or conclusions.
- Manage various personnel functions including, but not limited to, hiring, performance appraisals, promotions, transfers and vacation schedules
- Plan and organize training programs for all segments of Environmental Services; ensure employees are properly trained in skills necessary to perform assigned tasks.
- Determine fiscal requirements; prepare budgetary recommendations, and monitor and reconcile expenditure of budgeted funds. Maintain close contact with appropriate personnel in the leadership of the labor union that represents Environmental Services; resolve issues relating to union contract.
- Establish and maintain communication with representatives from the various departments to ensure Environmental Services are being performed to meet departmental needs.
- Knowledge of Local, State, Federal regulatory agency requirements including JCAHO.
- Assist in the recruitment, interviewing and selection of Environmental Services employees.
- Monitor al areas for physical condition to ensure that appropriate environment is maintained for patients and visitors.
- Maintain inventory of supplies,equipment and furniture and monitor mechanical and physical condition;make recommendations for replacements, alterations and/or repairs as appropriate.
- Responsible for the clean and saniary conditions of the Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center, Rutland Nursing Home and all off site clinics including the Pierre Toussaint Family Health Center.
- All other duties as requested.
Education:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
- Bachelor's Degree preferred.
Expreience:
- Minimum of 5 years experience as a Director or Assistant Director of EVS in a health care related facility
Knowledge and Skills:
- Ability to work in surroundings with degree of dust, noise, etc. without undue discomfort.
- Ability to hear, talk, walk, stand, bend and stretch
- Ability to read, write and interpret documents
- Ability to sit for long periods of time at desk to perform job functions
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients and/or co-workers
- May be exposed to mechanical/electrical/radiant/explosive/burn and chemical hazards.
- May be required to handle, dispose of and/or identify hazardous waste and hazardous materials
- May be required to operate and clean equipment
- May be required to work both indoor/outdoor under extreme temperatures.
- May be required to operate heavy vehicles
- Must be trained in and knowledgeable of all Kingsbrook/Rutland policies and procedures pertaining to hazardous waste and hazardous materials and maintain qualifications applicable to assigned work
- Other: Knowledge of all codes and demonstrate understanding.
Physical Requirements:
- Position requires prolonged periods of standing, reaching, walking throughout the working day.
- Position will be required to stoop, bend, lift, and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds for routine performance of essential functions.
- May be required to handle reasonably heavy weights across distances.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center (KJMC).
KJMC is an equal opportunity employer, it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, military status, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or handicap or other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
