Hospital Environmental Services Training & Development Manager
About The Position
The Assistant Director of Environmental Services Training and Development designs, manages, and continuously improves staff development and compliance education within the Environmental Services (EVS) department. The role oversees onboarding, recertification, just-in-time coaching, specialized training programs, and training documentation to support regulatory readiness and operational excellence in alignment with regulatory requirements and internal quality standards. The position partners with Infection Prevention, Quality, HR, and IT to support survey readiness, training systems, and department needs. It develops staff and manager training, coordinates hands-on learning, tracks training effectiveness and compliance, and uses data to identify gaps and recommend improvements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, Education, or a related field.
- 2–5 years of experience in healthcare, EVS, training, or operational leadership roles.
- Strong knowledge of healthcare regulatory standards.
- Excellent organizational, project management, and time management skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills across all levels of the organization.
- Ability to analyze data, interpret audit trends, and develop action plans.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, learning management systems, and data tracking tools.
- Demonstrated leadership, flexibility, and initiative in fast-paced environments.
Nice To Haves
- Background in training development, adult learning principles, or quality improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Ensure training programs align with federal, state, and hospital regulatory standards, including Joint Commission, OSHA, and CMS requirements.
- Maintain current knowledge of training requirements and translate them into staff programs and competencies.
- Partner with Infection Prevention, Quality, and HR to support survey readiness through staff education.
- Oversee onboarding for new hires, including EVS managers and frontline staff.
- Design and implement specialized training tracks for high-acuity areas.
- Lead manager training and leadership development initiatives to support retention and promotion.
- Coordinate simulation lab and hands-on training schedules with training managers.
- Deploy just-in-time training in response to compliance gaps, audit findings, or recurring performance issues.
- Support targeted interventions for staff identified through audit reports or leadership referrals.
- Develop rapid training modules and checklists for immediate operational needs.
- Maintain employee training files, competency checklists, and recertification records.
- Ensure timely and complete documentation of staff training and development activities.
- Coordinate with HR and IT to align training platforms and learning management systems with department needs.
- Establish KPIs to evaluate training effectiveness, completion rates, and staff readiness.
- Generate leadership reports on training compliance, trends, and improvement areas.
- Use data to identify gaps proactively and recommend interventions.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Retirement plan
- Flexible Time Off
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Personal Leave
- Potential paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
