Environmental Services Lead
Job Duties
- Schedules breaks and lunches daily for all assigned staff.
- Utilizes the staff schedule to plan for sufficient daily staffing.
- Covers communication between shifts to ensure continuity of service.
- Affirms timely and effective response to all department requests and requirements.
- Mentors and empowers employees by delegating responsibilities, assisting employees with work performance issues, and promoting a teamwork environment.
- Uses wireless technology to monitor bed tracking status in designated patient departments and areas.
- Responsible for inventory management of EVS supplies.
- Maintains all work areas in a clean and orderly condition.
- Observes and promotes fire prevention and safety practices.
- Follows all infection control policies.
- Maintains daily sign in sheet and adjusts assignments for call-offs, census, and other factors accordingly.
- Oversees the work performance of Environmental Services personnel.
- Affirms all assigned areas are clean, safe, and orderly.
- Provides input to Supervisor on performance evaluations of assigned personnel in the presence of an Environmental Services Supervisor.
- Rearranges work assignments for all shifts as necessary.
- Conducts Quality Improvement inspections of assigned areas routinely.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years-related work experience.
- Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Technician (CHEST) within 18 months.
Skills
- Infection Control
- Disease Management
- Healthcare Regulatory Environment
- Leads Others
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Spill Management
About the Role
Lead the Team That Keeps Care Safe!
At Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, our Environmental Services team plays a critical role in delivering a safe, healing environment for every patient, family member, and caregiver. As an Environmental Services Lead, you won’t just oversee cleaning operations—you’ll set the standard for excellence, safety, and patient experience.
Position Details
Lead the Team That Keeps Care Safe!
At Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, our Environmental Services team plays a critical role in delivering a safe, healing environment for every patient, family member, and caregiver. As an Environmental Services Lead, you won’t just oversee cleaning operations—you’ll set the standard for excellence, safety, and patient experience.
Hours
Hours for this position are 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm + weekend and holiday rotation.
Benefits
- Sign-on Bonus up to $2,500 for eligible candidates.
- $2.00 shift differential for evening and night shifts.
- Competitive compensation and benefits packages.
- Education and professional development including the nationally recognized CHEST certification (Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Technician).
About Geisinger
We are proud to offer:
- Sign-on Bonus up to $2,500 for eligible candidates.
- $2.00 shift differential for evening and night shifts.
- Competitive compensation and benefits packages.
- Education and professional development including the nationally recognized CHEST certification (Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Technician).
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.