Supervisor, EVS - UPMC Washington

UPMC Washington is seeking an experienced EVS Supervisor to lead our Environmental Services team. This role is responsible for ensuring a clean, safe, and compliant healthcare environment while supporting staff performance, operational excellence, and exceptional service for our patients and community.

Responsibilities:

• Discharges in area of responsibility are completed within one hour from the time it is assigned.

• Attend all mandatory departmental and hospital in-services.

• Daily contact with head nurses and/or unit clerks to discuss opportunities.

• Provide all legitimate requests within facility are met immediately, giving the department a high reputation for service.

• Present department in a positive manner to patients, visitors and other hospital personnel.

• Submit work orders for all applicable maintenance repairs in the area of responsibility.

• Check assigned areas regularly to ensure personnel are performing work and following their work schedule.

• React appropriately to noted observations, and reinforce behavior through either praise or corrective action.

• Ensure that sufficient supplies and equipment are available.

• Start the shift on time and arranges to have adequate coverage at all times by using personnel effectively.

• Prepare administrative and employee documentation, monitor employee records and performance, meeting establish deadlines or respond in an efficient and timely manner.

• Make recommendations for, and assist with, corrective action under guidance or Operations Manager.

• Approve PTO assigned staff within departmental guidelines.

• Carry and answer 24 hours pager.

• Perform assigned duties in case of internal and external disasters, and fires/drills.

• Act as a liaison between all shifts with no noted communication problems.

• Inspect 10% of all discharges when assigned to patient areas.

This position will manage union employees. Union experience is a plus.

Preferred Experience: Healthcare EVS experience.

Schedule: Variable schedule- based on hospital and department.

• HS Diploma/GED required.
• 3 years relevant experience required and 1 year relevant leadership experience required.
• Knowledge and familiarity with chemical use and dilution rates.
• Basic computer knowledge to include familiarity with MS Office.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran