What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Services Lead position at Geisinger?
- Schedules breaks and lunches daily for all assigned staff.
- Utilizes the staff schedule to plan for sufficient daily staffing.
- Coordinates with the Supervisor and or Manager and Director as necessary.
- Coordinates communication between shifts to ensure continuity of service.
- Assists with the development of all performance improvement plans for staff directly under them in discipline.
- Assures timely and effective response to all department requests and requirements.
- Mentors and empowers employees by delegating responsibilities, assisting employees with work performance issues and promoting a teamwork environment.
- Uses wireless technology to monitor bed tracking status in designated patient departments and areas.
- Responsible for inventory management of EVS supplies.
- Maintains all work areas in a clean and orderly condition.
- Observes and promotes fire prevention and safety practices.
- Follows all infection control policies.
- Monitors daily sign in sheet and adjusts the assignments for call-offs, census, and other factors accordingly.
- Oversees the work performance of Environmental Services personnel.
- Assures all assigned areas are clean, safe, and orderly.
- Provides input to Supervisor on performance evaluations of assigned personnel in the presence of an Environmental Services Supervisor.
- Rearranges work assignments for all shifts as necessary.
- Conducts Quality Improvement inspections of assigned areas routinely.
- All EVS Staff who enter Medication Rooms (Where Applicable) must receive mandatory education on proper Medication Room protocol.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Qualifications:
- New Hires are eligible for a bonus up to $2,500!
- Must be available to work weekends.
- Hours are 7:00 pm to 7:00 am.
- Eligible for shift differential.
- To learn about our EVS team, click here: http://jobs.geisinger.org/evs
