Primary City/State:

Sun City West, Arizona

Department Name:

Environmental Svcs-Hosp

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Facilities, Environmental Services, and Culinary

Help lead health care into the future. As one of the largest nonprofit health systems in the country, Banner Health has both the stability that comes with success and the values you can be proud to represent. If you’re looking to leverage your abilities – you belong at our High Reliability Organization (HRO), Banner Health.

We want you to bring your passion for leading a team that provides a safe, clean, and sanitized environment to Banner! As an Environmental Services Associate Director, you will be an important part of the overall patient experience. You will provide direct supervision to the department’s three Supervisors, and indirect supervision of the EVS Associates. You will ensure that proper infection control and safety procedures are followed in our fast-paced department.

This is a full time salaried/exempt position.

General schedule is Monday-Friday from 8am-4:30pm, no weekends or holidays. However, while rare, there may be occasions that require you to work outside of your normal schedule. Please keep in mind that the department operates 24/7/365.

Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center excels in providing extraordinary health care to residents of the northwest Valley of metro Phoenix and is recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Phoenix's Best Hospitals. With 391 licensed beds, the hospital provides a wide range of services, including acute medical and surgical services as well as intensive care, emergency and urgent care, inpatient/outpatient surgery, cardiac catheterization, neurology, orthopedics, oncology, urology, pulmonary, obstetrics and gynecology, outpatient diagnostic services, and adult behavioral services.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for the effective direction, management, and operation of all functions of the Environmental Services department to maintain a clean and safe medical center environment. Leads in the development, analysis, preparation and implementation of strategic financial and operational plans to achieve overall system and entity strategic goals and objectives. Provides analytical support for both financial and operational goals, which includes analyzing processes and identifying opportunities for improvements in operational practices and procedures. Designs, implements and supports the adoption of new processes that are both financial and operational in nature to increase efficiency and compliance while maximizing the highest level of quality. Ensures the proper guidelines and protocols governing the use of chemicals and the disposal of waste products are enforced. Provides a key role in negotiation of cleaning supply and equipment contracts, and linen contracts. This position is responsible for the daily management of multiple exempt and non-exempt staff.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Manages managers, supervisors and/or professional staff. Hires, develops and motivates employees to achieve objectives.

2. Achieves operational, financial or service objectives using breadth of knowledge of healthcare operations and management expertise. May manage budget for large and/or complex projects or programs. Participates and may lead task forces to plan, implement, and coordinate facility activities to maximize service quality, effectiveness and efficiency.

3. Accountable for the performance and results of a function or facility or process. Develops departmental plans and policies to achieve organizational priorities; 6 to 18 months future outlook. Makes decisions guided by functional business plans that impact the support and funding of services, processes, technologies, etc.

4. Conducts in-depth analysis and/or evaluation of information to determine the cause and appropriate solution. Foresees and resolves complex customer issues or problems. Manages resources to resolve conflicting objectives and priorities within own area and to ensure financial, service and operational commitments are met.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must possess a general knowledge of business and/or healthcare as normally obtained through the completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Healthcare Administration or a related field.

Significant technical and moderate managerial experience, typically gained through four to seven years relevant experience. Must possess current knowledge of budgeting, negotiating, and regulatory requirements. Must possess skills in the areas of computer operation, planning, directing, communication, and statistical analysis. Proven advanced, analytical, and modeling skills are necessary. Must be able to work with minimal supervision and prioritize multiple projects. Requires excellent human relations and communication skills and the ability to effectively interact and communicate both verbally and in writing with all levels staff and outside professionals.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Five or more years of previous management experience. Any applicable healthcare or industry related certifications or credentials.

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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