ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES MANAGER, HEALTHCARE

Compass Group•Wichita, KS

About The Position

The Environmental Services Manager directs and oversees the operational needs of a hospital department. The manager coordinates department associates’ work, assists with training and development, serves as a liaison between administration and unit departments, and provides a high level of service. The position involves frequent rounding throughout the facility and being on your feet for most of each shift; the candidate must be able to walk more than five miles daily while monitoring operations and engaging with staff. The schedule is full time, primarily Monday through Friday on the first shift from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with rotating weekends required. TouchPoint provides customer-focused support services, including healthcare housekeeping, laundry processing management, patient transportation, and food service.

Requirements

Experience in support services, military, housekeeping, and/or facilities maintenance.
At least one year of supervisory or management experience.
Strong work ethic, drive, and initiative focused on quality and customer service.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Strong problem-solving skills in individual and group situations.
Ability to use a participative approach to managing staff.
Understanding of budgeting processes and awareness of profit and loss concepts.
Excellent administrative and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize.
Ability to function appropriately under stressful conditions.
Proficient computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, as well as the internet.
Ability to walk more than five miles per day while monitoring operations, engaging with staff, and ensuring service standards are maintained.
Ability to perform the essential functions satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

CRCST or another applicable sterile processing certification.
Associate’s degree.

Responsibilities

Manage the department’s financial data and statistics.
Monitor unit expenditures.
Develop and recommend the department operating budget and ensure operations remain within budget.
Coordinate housekeeping activities with other departments.
Plan, organize, direct, coordinate, and supervise department functions and activities.
Establish work standards and workflows.
Establish and implement policies and procedures for departmental operations.
Encourage and mentor staff creativity and innovation.
Ensure compliance with regulatory agencies.
Contribute proactively to facility goals and objectives.
Provide quality leadership in meeting performance plans.
Read, develop, and administer the Total Quality Management process.
Perform other duties as assigned.