DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL SVCS. & LAUNDRY DEPT.

Samaritan Health Services • Portland, OR

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Services Director is responsible for efficiently managing the housekeeping/laundry departmental operations of Samaritan Medical Center and clinics. He/She directs the work of the Environmental Services Department to ensure that all infection control standards are met. Responsible for implementation of an integrated program including infectious and bio hazardous waste disposal, linen distribution and collection. Performs related duties as required to ensure aseptic/sanitary conditions are maintained.

Requirements

• Considerable familiarity with housekeeping/laundry equipment.
• Knowledge of the use of cleaning supplies.
• Ability to solve operational problems.
• Ability to diagnose cause of malfunctioning equipment.
• Ability to plan and lay out work schedules.
• Proficient in the use of a personal computer including word processing.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and written and verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to independently take initiative and exercise good judgment in decision-making.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively under deadline pressures and to simultaneously handle multiple projects.
• Professional maturity that daily sets the tone in carrying out the responsibilities of the position.
• High degree of honesty, integrity and confidentiality.
• Demonstrates flexibility and willingness to undertake new responsibilities as assigned.
• Must be able to operate and in service the use of equipment and chemicals used.

Nice To Haves

• Associates degree or a minimum of five years supervisory experience in a health care setting.
• Three years environmental/housekeeping/laundry supervisory experience in a health care setting required.

Responsibilities

• Directs the work of the Environmental Services Department to ensure that all infection control standards are met.
• Responsible for implementation of an integrated program including infectious and bio hazardous waste disposal, linen distribution and collection.
• Supervises a variety of activities in housekeeping and laundry in maintaining the center in an orderly, clean, and sanitary condition and in processing linens, garments, and other washables.
• Has overall responsibility for employment processes, staff satisfaction and departmental turnover.
• Prepares financial budgets and ensures that performance of all departmental expenses stay within prescribed limits.
• Investigates new and improved cleaning instruments, supplies and methods in order to maintain an aseptic environment for proper infection control.
• Facilitates efficient use of time, money, and personnel resources, and the obtainment of the department’s goals and objectives.

Benefits

• Exceptional, dedicated people, rewarding opportunities, an excellent compensation and benefit program, and the ability to shape healthcare in our community are some of the reasons to join Samaritan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Associate degree