Director Environmental Services

Overview

many Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. We are committed to attracting and retaining the best professionals for every position in our health system. The St. Tammany Parish area offers an attractive compensation package and a peaceful, scenic setting in Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain.

Job Description and Position Requirements

As the Director of Environmental Services, you are expected to demonstrate leadership traits and model qualities for your direct reports and staff, working toward improved department operations and collaboratively addressing concerns to meet expectations.

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Master’s Degree in a relevant subject area such as Business Administration preferred
• CHESP (Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Professional) or obtained within the first year of employment
• Five (5) plus years of direct EVS/Housekeeping operational management experience in an acute care hospital or large hotel preferred
• Working knowledge of Joint Commission standards and previous experience with Joint Commission surveys preferred
• Ability to assess operational needs and flex working hours when needed to respond to emergencies, train colleagues on PM/AM shifts, engage with all shifts during monthly department meetings, and engage with EVS colleagues on all three shifts
• Experience with the Department of Health and Hospital (DHH) survey process preferred
• Working knowledge of Infection Control and AORN standards/practices within Health-Care Facilities is preferred

Other Requirements

• This position requires driving a hospital-owned vehicle and/or a personally owned vehicle to perform essential job duties. To be considered, the candidate must:
• Must have a valid and current state issued driver’s license
• Must maintain and provide proof of automobile insurance (at the candidate’s expense) in amounts that meet at least the minimum liability coverage limits required by the state of residence
• Clearance of driving record check; driving records shall not contain: suspended or revoked license, 3 or more moving violations in the past 36 months, 2 or more accidents in the past 36 months, DUI/DWI in the past 24 months, at-fault fatal accident in the past 5 years, leaving the scene of an accident in the past 36 months, or reckless driving in the past 12 months

Must possess good physical health. Requirements include standing, sitting or walking for long periods; lifting at least 50 pounds.

Physical Effort

• Constant (67%–100%): reaching, handling/feeling, talking, hearing, seeing
• Frequent (34%–66%): none
• Occasional (1%–33%): lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), balancing, stooping, crouching, crawling

Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct themselves according to our mission, vision and values. Please review those expectations before applying for employment. If you feel you cannot demonstrate those characteristics, please do not proceed with the application process.

St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.