Manager Environmental Services

Manager Environmental Services

At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that's built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility and clinical excellence.

Position Details

• Facility: Winter Haven Hospital
• Location: Winter Haven, FL (Hybrid)
• Status: Full Time, Salaried
• Shift Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

The Manager Environmental Services:

• Plans, organizes, and directs programs which encourages environmentally sound and cost effective methods for infection control, disposal of hazardous, biohazardous, municipal and regulated medical waste, recovery of recyclables and waste prevention.
• Develops and reviews new and existing programs; recommends and directs implementation of changes.
• Provides technical expertise to other departments and divisions.
• Develops and recommends environmental services policies to the Director. Works in conjunction with infection control to develop programs to address infection control processes, biohazard and environmental problems.
• Serves as the liaison with biohazard and waste management franchise holders.
• Works with Director on the preparation and administration of the Environmental Services Department budget forecast.
• Recommends and justifies program goals and related financial and team resource needs. Accounts for the effective use of allocated resources.
• Maintains professional working relationships with vendors to ensure contracts are effectively managed. Ensures service and product agreements are upheld.
• Monitors implementation of contracts for compliance and levels of service.
• Directs and coordinates the work of subordinate exempt and non-exempt staff.
• Manages the hiring, training, promotion, evaluation, and discipline of environmental services team members.
• Monitors and reviews employee productivity and performance matrix, staff development, and program implementation for customer satisfaction.
• Monitors team members for their efficiency, effectiveness, work priorities, and compliance with laws, rules, regulations, and standards.
• Ensures team members are provided with resources and technology necessary to provide excellent customer service while ensuring that aseptic conditions are met and maintained.
• Develops and implements employee development plans.
• Performs Environment of Care rounds with other ancillary departments.
• Assumes Director duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Required experience: 3 years of Environmental Services related field and 2 years Environmental Services Coordinator
• Preferred experience: 5 years Environmental Services Healthcare and 2 years Environmental Services Supervisor
• Preferred certification: Certified Health Care Environmental Services Professional (CHESP)
• Required Education: High School or Equivalent; Preferred - Bachelors

BayCare offers a competitive total reward package including benefits, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401k match and additional yearly contribution, yearly performance appraisals with merit increases, yearly team award bonus, community discounts and the chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work!

BayCare Values: Demonstrate a consistent commitment to BayCare Health System's core values of trust, respect, and dignity in all interactions with patients, families, team members, and the community, supporting our shared responsibility to achieve excellence in the communities we serve.

Leadership Competencies

• Communication : Communicates in a clear, authentic, and transparent manner to meet the needs of others to ensure messages are received and mutually understood.
• Emotional Intelligence : Demonstrates self-awareness and manages one's emotions. Recognizes and responds constructively to others' emotions and builds meaningful relationships.
• Talent and Team Development : Develops team members and teams by empowering them, setting clear expectations, providing learning opportunities, and supporting ongoing growth.
• Change Champion : Demonstrates a commitment to enhance performance by engaging and promoting change, continuous improvement, adaptability, and innovation.
• Collaboration : Collaborates by sharing responsibility, transparent exchange of information, and collective problem-solving to achieve mutually beneficial solutions.
• Results Driven : Takes ownership of outcomes by setting clear, measurable goals and aligning team efforts and resources to achieve them.
• Inclusion and Belonging : Creates an inclusive environment that values all perspectives, respects individuality, and fosters an environment where all feel a sense of belonging.

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled