Summary
Location
Gulfport
Type
full-time
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Manager- Environmental Services Position Overview Education Certification Physical Demands
Ocean Springs Hospital | Full-Time | Days 8am-4:30pm |
Pascagoula, Ocean Springs, Gulfport, Mississippi
United States
The Environmental Services Manager assists in planning, organizing, supervising, coordinating and controlling the activities of the Environmental Services department to the meet the standards of Singing River Health System including Joint Commission and National Infection Prevention standards.
The Manager assists in developing departmental policies/procedures and performance standards. He/She makes continuous quality assurance inspections of the hospital and outlying facilities to assure safety and cleanliness; to include, meeting with individual department leaders for performance feedback.
The Manager is responsible for assisting in all facets of the daily operation of the Environmental Services department including staffing usage, scheduling, hiring, and the application of disciplinary action when appropriate. He/She interprets documents, such as safety guidelines; and, operates and maintains instructions and procedure manuals.
DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.
High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate’s degree preferred.
License
N/A
Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Professional through the American Hospital Association (AHA) preferred.
Experience
A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in healthcare Environmental Services Management preferred.
Stands, turns, bends, stoops, lifts, climbs, and uses many physical motions in performing day-to-day activities. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time and do a great deal of walking without experiencing undue fatigue. Must be able to handle objects and tools; regularly moves or lifts up to 25 lbs. May be exposed to communicable disease or radiation, chemical products, and hazardous/infectious waste.
Work involves being able to perceive the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels, with or without correction. Must demonstrate the ability to communicate, speak, and enunciate to express/exchange ideas and detailed information in person and on the telephone. Work requires a minimum standard of visual acuity, with or without correction, with the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from viewing a computer monitor to forms that are closer to compare data at close vision.
Mental Demands
Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities. Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone. Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels. Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Special Demands
Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.). Must have intermediate knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Job requires traveling throughout the SRHS service area – with the employee providing his/her own transportation. Must have a valid driver license.
Work requires the ability to function independently, adapt to workload demands, set priorities, and understand and set goals. Must possess highly developed organizational and planning skills.
Other facts
About Singing River Health System
Singing River offers award-winning, comprehensive care for every age and stage. As one of South Mississippi's largest employers and proudly recognized on the Forbes list of America’s Best-In-State Employers, we are committed to the highest quality standards and attracting the best talent available.
Singing River provides a seamless approach to healthcare across our three hospitals in Gulfport, Ocean Springs, and Pascagoula, as well as our 50+ clinics and specialty locations. We take pride in our Community Benefit and Outreach efforts, offering charitable assistance and participating in numerous educational and community improvement programs. With a team of more than 3,000 employees, we are an asset to the local economy, providing industry-best wages, benefits, and workplace culture. Through this dedication, Singing River improves the health of its community while making it a better place to live and work, and we are honored to be the caregiver of choice.
We are dedicated to improving health and saving lives, right here.
What you'll do
- The Environmental Services Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and supervising the Environmental Services department to meet health system standards. This includes conducting quality assurance inspections and managing daily operations such as staffing and scheduling.
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