Supervisor, Building Services

NYU Langone Medical Center • New York, NY

49d

About The Position

In this role, the successful candidate is responsible for supervising patient transport personnel to ensure employees demonstrate competency in patient transport as it relates to: Patient safety (safe handling of patients, double identification, ticket to ride, safety inspection of transportation equipment); Knowledge and use of the automated patient dispatch system; Knowledge and use of service elevators to include efficient vertical transport and response to critical calls; Dispatcher knowledge of automated patient transportation system to include responding to patient transport and elevator calls.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree plus two years of supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Good communication skills.
• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Maintains safety and sanitary standards in areas of responsibilities.
• Participates in developing, planning and implementing new programs, including the development of related procedures/processes. Communicates the need for new policies and procedures to their supervisor in a timely manner. Submits reports/plans, which are requested by superiors, on time. Develops short and long range plans for the accomplishment of goals; addresses all contingencies in a plan. Communicates the reason for a delay in accomplishing a plan to the supervisor within a reasonable time.
• Utilizes audit result, quality improvement reports and accident reports to improve the quality of service. Evaluates practices and identifies areas where decrease in transportation time can be made. Arranges work to reduce or avoid overtime. Uses supplies efficiently. Uses equipment efficiently and ensures that equipment is in good working condition, is cleaned and stored in a secure area.
• Participates in cost control activities by seeking the most effective method of delivering services and maintains an awareness of the cost impact of decisions and actions. Reports daily the activities of all employees under his/her supervision; also, any incidents that have occurred. Composes related and required information in a neat and well written manner utilizing department forms whenever applicable.
• Establishes daily assignment schedules for all employees under his/her supervision and monitors their work. Defines the expected outcome and time of completion of daily duties to the employee. Clearly communicates the objective of the assignment to the employee. Institutes appropriate follow-up with the employee to ensure that the desired outcome is reached. Assigns work in order to accomplish goals in a timely fashion and makes allowances for individual initiative. Solicits feedback from the employee to ensure the assignment is understood. Allocates resources appropriately so that the task can be accomplished. Informs the employees of their assignment immediately upon reporting to work or in advance. Distributes assignments equitably. Conducts patient and client interviews, as well as conducts Shadow Rounds to ascertain quality of service.
• Evaluates and documents staff performance, records, and reports personnel absences, and performs personnel counseling. Recognizes the need to counsel subordinates and performs counseling in a timely fashion. Explains to the employee clearly what his/her responsibilities are and standards of performance. Offers guidance for improving performance to the employee. Disciplines subordinates, when necessary, in accordance with Human Resources policies and procedures and the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Brings to the employees attention areas of performance needing improvement as soon as they are recognized with a plan and a time frame for correction. Approaches the performance review process constructively and conducts it in accordance with personnel and departmental guidelines and procedures.
• Develops and encourages a program of staff development. Plans the training and development of staff in advance of implementation. Trains staff members effectively and maintains detailed records of performance and training status or probationary employees. Ensures that policies and procedures are followed and that staff awareness to said policies is understood and being implemented.
• Prepares daily reports and informs his/her supervisor or incidents that may or may not be job related. Tours each area of responsibility, covering each assigned area to observe all service line functions with the Building Services Department to include; Patient Transport, Cleaning, and Linen to determine compliance with instructions and quality of work. Inspects each area to ensure that all safety, health, and sanitation regulations are met in accordance with Federal, City, and State regulations. Ensures that cleaning staff follows proper policies and protocol as written in departmental policies and procedures manual.

Benefits

• NYU Langone Health provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.
• At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees