Environmental Svcs Lead

Overview

At Moffitt Cancer Center, we strive to be the leader in understanding the complexity of cancer and applying these insights to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Our diverse team of over 9,000 is dedicated to serving our patients and creating a workspace where every individual is recognized and appreciated. Moffitt has been recognized on the 2023 Forbes list of America’s Best Large Employers and America’s Best Employers for Women, Computerworld magazine’s list of 100 Best Places to Work in Information Technology, Diversity Inc Top Hospitals & Health Systems, and continually named one of the Tampa Bay Time’s Top Workplace.

Moffitt is a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, and the leading cancer hospital in both Florida and the Southeast. We are a top 10 nationally ranked cancer center by Newsweek and have been nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report since 1999.

Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Join our committed team and help shape the future we envision.

Job Summary

Under the direction of an Environmental Services Supervisor, the Team Leader supports team members who clean and disinfect the physical environment for patients, visitors, and staff members. The Team Leader will ensure all areas of responsibility are completed by opening and closing the shift, tracking Team Member progress, performing quality inspections, providing supplies and equipment, and informing their Supervisor on the status of the team's progress.

This position performs a variety of duties that support the department in maintaining a clean environment for patients and staff.

• Ability to take initiative and follow oral/written instructions and communicate effectively.
• Ability to work independently and unsupervised at times.
• Evidence of a good driving record and maintain a good record per Moffitt Policy.

• Completion of Job Assignments
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  Opening and closing shifts, ensuring all job assignments are completed properly, ensuring adequate inventory and storage of supplies and linen, assigning tasks and projects, manage bed tracking application, answer phone calls from customers and staff members, complete customer requests, resolve daily operational issues, operate the UV lights, etc.
• Quality Assurance
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  Perform and document cleaning inspections; train and give feedback to team members
• Asset Inventory
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  Ensure adequate inventory levels and proper storage of supplies and linen;
  Ensure proper storage of machines and floor cleaning equipment
• Communication
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  Represent the Environmental Services department positively and professionally at all times. Follow up on cleaning or staff issues with ability to deescalate situations. Provide feedback to team members and their Supervisor on team members' performance. Maintain positive relationships and good communication with patients, visitors, staff members, and those within the Environmental Services department. Report all facilities/maintenance issues to Supervisor and input work orders.
• High-touch surface disinfection and cleaning
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  Properly clean and disinfect all types of areas including clinical inpatient/outpatient (patient rooms, exam rooms, nurse stations, etc.), support/common areas, offices, labs, conference rooms, elevators, stairwells, corridors, external grounds, etc.
  
  - Handle and dispose of medical waste and sharps observing all required precautions, including properly tying and labeling bags - Use proper chemicals, tools, and equipment for each situation - Clean spills containing blood or other potentially infectious material using established infection control, safety, and ES departmental procedures.
• Training and Competencies
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  Demonstrate competency by completing required departmental education and training. Responsible for training team members.
• Policies and Procedures
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  Follow departmental and other regulatory standards regarding all cleaning policies and procedures (using proper disinfectants, labeling chemical bottles, keeping an organized cart, etc.) Perform all essential functions following established safety…