EXPERIENCE
One year Environmental Services, Linen Services, or Transportation related progressive leadership experience
Two years of Environmental Services hospital experience preferred
- LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Required
DOTHAZMAT Certification (DOT) - Houston Methodist US Department Of Transportation Hazardous Materials Certification within 90 days
Preferred
BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) and
DL - Driver License - State Licensure Valid Texas Driver's License
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
Proficient computer skills including, but not limited to, knowledge of Microsoft Office software including PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Webmail
Demonstrates the ability to access information both in the department and within the system to support the department as appropriate
Ability to analyze employee data and knowledge of document retention/editing
Ability to understand and quickly respond to needs of the department and organization
Ability to lead groups with diverse backgrounds to develop individuals, communicate goals, and manage conflicts positively
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Leads daily shift huddles, provides essential staffing and operational information and assigns tasks/units to team members using positive and effective communication.
Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results. Facilitates teamwork by anticipating the need for assistance and responding positively to requests for assistance. Makes contributions to the work effort as a whole.
Serves as a resource through training and mentoring, interfacing with department staff to provide feedback to management on team member’s performance and conduct. Collaborates/supports management for improvement of employee satisfaction, implementation of protocols and objectives with team members to result in optimization of staff performance, teamwork, patient safety, and customer service.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Conducts multiple patient/department interviews and/or rounds on a regular basis, communicating with department leadership to ensure timely and quality service.
Communicates regularly and positively with staff, physicians, vendors, and service providers to ensure consistent, quality services.
Evaluates PAR levels on unit linen deliveries and adjusts as necessary. Assesses and develops plan of action to appropriately address EVS projects, implementations and service surveys.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Completes multiple quality inspections to ensure a clean and safe environment in rooms and public areas as necessary.
Completes safety rounds with unit staff and departments to ensure compliance with all regulatory bodies including proper chemical handling, personal protective equipment supply/use, and security of carts/supplies.
Ensures proper supply and usage of isolation carts and presence of isolation signs for safety of patients and staff as necessary.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Coordinates daily equipment, supply, and/or linen inventory and deliveries to ensure appropriate par levels for staff and patients; supports an efficient purchasing process to reduce waste including tracking/monitoring of clean delivered to soiled returned linen ratios.
Monitors and manages room cleaning and transportation requests to ensure timely and efficient movement of patients as necessary.
Facilitates strategic staff scheduling in coordination with management to reduce overtime and ensure adequate coverage.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Complete regular one-on-one meetings with employees to support positive and redirective communications while building supportive relationships on an individual level.
Contributes ideas towards improving the efficiency and effectiveness of department processes.
Identifies and assumes responsibility of own learning needs, consults with healthcare team experts and seeks continuing education opportunities to meet those needs. Completes and updates the individual development plan (IDP) on an on-going basis. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management.
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
Uniform: Yes
Scrubs: Yes
Business professional: Yes
Other (department approved): Yes
ON-CALL*
Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
On Call* Yes
TRAVEL**
Travel specifications may vary by department**
May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

 Work Shift: 3 - Night (United States of America)

 Job Category: Non-clinical

Houston Methodist Hospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 hospital in Texas and one of America’s “Best Hospitals.” As a full-service, acute-care hospital located in the Texas Medical Center and the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist, it has evolved into one of the nation’s largest nonprofit teaching hospitals and a leader in innovative medical research with a comprehensive residency program. Two of Houston Methodist’s primary academic affiliates are among the nation’s leading health care organizations: Weill Cornell Medicine and New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Houston Methodist also has affiliations with Texas A&M University and the University of Houston. Houston Methodist Hospital offers unparalleled care for thousands of patients from around the world.
 Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
