Patient Transport Unit Director - Environmental Services at Xanitos Inc in Altoona, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Xanitos, Inc. is a management company that provides hospital housekeeping, patient transport, and central laundries services. It is differentiated by its patented XRO System for cleaning patient rooms, its outstanding operations management team, and by being a private company whose priority is giving top quality service. The results are evident; at the hospitals it serves, Xanitos has improved the cleaning quality, increased HCAHPS scores, reduced the risk of HAIs, lowered bed turnaround time, and significantly reduced costs.

We are seeking an Environmental Services Patient Transport Unit Director in Altoona, PA. 

As an EVS Patient Transport Unit Director you will be responsible for work scheduling of all department personnel, establishing work standards, conducting site evaluations/audits, overall inventory/equipment usage, budget control, employee performance appraisals, troubleshooting/problem solving, orientation/training of department managers and support personnel, customer relations, and special project work as requested.  This individual will also ensure that all managed services are being provided in a proper and cost-effective manner.

What we look for in an Environmental Services Patient Transport Unit Director:

• Strong leadership skills and experience leading and managing a team


• Customer service minded individuals


• Strong communication skills

Responsibilities:

• Control expenses within area of responsibility.


• Develop and recommend Department Operating Budget and ensure the department operates within the budget.


• Evaluate and justify supplies, equipment and purchases as needed.


• Maintain records and statistics for administrative and regulatory purposes.


• Plan, organize, direct, coordinate, and supervise functions and activities of the department.


• Establish work standards and work flow.


• Establish and maintain effective lines of communication with the client and Hospital personnel to ascertain that their needs and requirements as related to the Hospital Management Contract are being satisfied.


• Ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies.


• Maintain an environment that is in sanitary, attractive, and orderly condition.


• Ensure that environmental procedures are being followed.


• Demonstrate and promote Xanitos’ culture, values, and management philosophy.


• Proactive in the achievement of the Hospital goals and objectives.


• Demonstrate quality leadership in meeting performance plans.

Qualifications:

• Employees in Healthcare are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a term and condition of employment at Xanitos, absent a legally required Medical or Religious exception, and are required to report their vaccination status and upload proof of vaccination via a secure online portal. 


• Ability to analyze and interpret financial and other data.


• Demonstrated proficiency with general business acumen.


• Excellent interpersonal skills.


• Strong service/quality attitude.


• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and achieve effective time management.


• Ability to work under pressure and meet established goals and objectives.


• Strong public speaking skills.


• Sense of urgency and ability to meet deadlines; self-directed.


• Bachelor's Degree or related experience and three (3) to five (5) years of supervisory experience

Xanitos understands the importance of you, and your family’s health and wellbeing, as well as your financial future. With that in mind, we take pride in the variety of benefit plans that are available for our employees. Please note, plans vary by location and are subject to eligibility and work hour requirements in accordance with company policy and state laws. Plans may include:

• Medical


• Dental


• Vision


• Life, Accident, and Disability Insurance


• 401k Retirement Plans


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Employee Wellness Program


• Commuter Benefits


• Shoes for Crews Reimbursement


• Paid Time off including Vacation, Sick, Personal, Holidays, Bereavement, Parental Bonding, Volunteer Day and Jury Duty.


• Employee Discounts to Theme Parks, Theaters, Sporting Events, Movies and More

Education

Required

• Bachelors or better

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