Support Services EVS Educator

About the role

The Support Services -EVS Educator facilitates new departmental orientation and continuing staff education for OhioHealth EVS associates throughout the system. The incumbent supports system-level education activities through the development and revision of departmental policies/procedures and assists in designing education based on EVS standards, regulatory requirements, and OhioHealth policy. The role requires working effectively within OhioHealth EVS in a highly matrixed fashion with key internal and external stakeholders to the EVS department, and supporting educational activities that promote exceptional care for OhioHealth's patients and visitors. Department: Environmental Services.

Responsibilities

• 65% Staff Training and Education – Supporting associate completion of initial and annual compliance education ICE/AC via OhioHealth University; providing hands‑on instruction and demonstration of routine EVS associate responsibilities (discharge, occupied room cleaning, terminal cleaning); providing remedial and continuous performance training as new processes are developed or modified; providing instruction to EVS associates to support the use of CareConnect Epic applications.
• 20% Curriculum and policy development – Ensuring EVS curriculum and policies are updated throughout the year and consistent with industry best practices.
• 10% Accreditation, Compliance, and Regulatory Research – Monitoring OSHA, Joint Commission, Department of Health, and program/site‑specific accreditation requirements; ensuring EVS curriculum maintains full compliance with federal, state, Joint Commission, and program/site‑specific accreditation agency requirements.
• 5% Care Site travel – Traveling to and from locations within OhioHealth's geographic footprint for education purposes.

Requirements

• High School or GED (Required)
• Hospital/Healthcare administration, business administration, or related field; OR High School diploma or GED and 4 years of EVS‑related experience in a formal or informal leadership role; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Instructional/educational experience
• Functional ability to communicate in a non‑English language
• 3‑5 years of EVS and healthcare experience
• 1‑3 years of formal or informal leadership experience

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of hospital and support services operations
• Understanding of surgical and procedural techniques
• Knowledge of requirements by OSHA, Joint Commission, HFAP, Infection Control, and other agencies governing hospital operations

Skills

• Demonstrated project management skills and ability to communicate complex issues and strategies
• Experience working in multi‑disciplinary teams and complex matrix relationships
• Excellent relationship and team skills
• Critical thinking and problem‑solving skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Effective use of personal computer technology for generating reports, trending information, and creating presentations
• Proven ability to work with teams and build morale
• Experience with culturally diverse workforces

Schedule

Day shift, 40 hours per week.