EVS Assistant Director-2nd Shift

Xanitos • Tuscaloosa, AL

1d • $60,000 - $70,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Xanitos is seeking a second-shift EVS Assistant Director at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The Assistant Director oversees the operational needs of the Environmental Services (EVS) Department and coordinates subordinate supervisory staff. The role ensures staff training in accordance with The Joint Commission guidelines and schedules staff to meet facility needs within budgetary constraints. When the Unit Director is absent, the Assistant Director serves as the administrative liaison between key client contacts and the departments.

The position establishes and reviews EVS standards and procedures, plans schedules and assignments, and participates in hiring, evaluating, training, supervising, and disciplining EVS personnel. It also oversees facility inspections, project work, supply inventory and ordering, outside EVS services, staff communication, and administrative reporting. The Assistant Director promotes Xanitos’ culture and management philosophy and provides leadership in achieving performance plans.

Xanitos describes itself as a management company providing hospital housekeeping, patient transport, central laundry, and patient observation services. Its operations include the patented XRO System for cleaning patient rooms.

Requirements

• Required experience in healthcare EVS.
• Required payroll experience.
• Strong leadership skills and experience leading and managing a team.
• Customer-service-minded approach.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and through oral presentations.
• Ability to multitask and establish priorities.
• Ability to maintain organization in a changing environment.
• Initiative, responsibility, flexibility, and leadership.
• Thorough knowledge of contract administration and office procedures.
• Ability to apply working knowledge of the work environment to meet established goals and objectives.
• Demonstrated progressive growth in healthcare EVS facility maintenance.
• Four-year college degree or equivalent work experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two to four years of supervisory experience in EVS or a service-related field with high customer/client contact.

Responsibilities

• Establish and annually review standards and work procedures for EVS staff in accordance with facility policies and practices.
• Plan work schedules, hours, areas of work, and job duties to ensure adequate EVS services throughout the facility.
• Interview, select, hire, evaluate, and recommend termination of facility EVS personnel in accordance with facility standards.
• Orient, train, develop, and supervise supervisory and EVS staff within the role’s span of control.
• Inspect and evaluate the physical condition of the facility, and recommend painting, repairs, and furnishings.
• Provide monthly administrative progress reports covering short-term accomplishments, future short-term plans, and staff education and training.
• Supervise relocation and storage of furnishings and equipment, and relocation of space to improve sanitation and appearance.
• Report unsafe conditions and research ways to improve EVS technology.
• Conduct regular staff meetings and coordinate EVS activities with other departments; may serve on a facility-wide committee.
• Schedule major project work and ensure adequate staff and supplies are available.
• Conduct regular inventory of EVS supplies and order supplies while keeping costs within approved budget amounts.
• Coordinate outside services related to the EVS department, including pest control, window cleaning, medical waste, solid waste, document destruction, and recycling.
• Discipline associates when necessary according to progressive disciplinary guidelines.
• Prepare associate disciplinary and variance reports, conduct follow-up investigations as needed, and report findings to the Department Director.
• Prepare disciplinary action notices and conduct follow-up as required.
• Maintain a sanitary, attractive, and orderly environment.
• Demonstrate and promote Xanitos’ culture, values, and management philosophy.
• Demonstrate quality leadership in meeting performance plans.
• Oversee EVS Department operations, coordinate subordinate supervisory staff, ensure staff training in accordance with The Joint Commission guidelines, and schedule staff within budgetary constraints.
• Act as administrative liaison between key client contacts and departments when the Unit Director is absent.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, accident, and disability insurance plans may be available, subject to location, eligibility, work-hour requirements, company policy, and state law.
• 401(k) retirement plans may be available, subject to location, eligibility, work-hour requirements, company policy, and state law.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Employee Wellness Program may be available.
• Commuter benefits may be available.
• Shoes for Crews reimbursement may be available.
• Paid time off may include vacation, sick leave, holidays, elective holidays, bereavement, parental bonding, volunteer day, and jury duty.
• Employee discounts for theme parks, theaters, sporting events, movies, and more may be available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level