Team Leader at Ellis Medicine – Schenectady , New York

Basic Function:
The EVS team leader will have the responsibility of supporting the EVS line staff whenever possible. At times the team leader may have to work in a supervisory role or work an EVS schedule when needed. The team leader may also have supply, scheduling and rounding responsibilities. This position will report to the EVS supervisor and or the EVS manager, depending upon the facility assigned.

Requirements:
Education: High School diploma or GED preferred
Experience: 1 to 2 years’ experience in a health care setting preferred
Certification: N/A

Responsibilities:
• Work an EVS schedule as needed
• Must be a support to EVS line staff, be personable and engage staff, letting them know you are there to help them succeed. Be a leader not a boss.
• Insure break times are not being abused and proper coverage is being maintained during break times.
• Inform the management team when corrective action is needed. Write a formal report detailing staff concerns for follow up by EVS management.
• Round on employees to ensure they have what they need to complete their tasks.
• Perform area inspections and correct deficiencies found when possible. If deficiencies are to be corrected by another shift, follow up to ensure the issue has been addressed properly.
• If needed represent EVS during departmental meetings pertinent to the EVS team.
• Have the ability to perform weekly and daily huddles with EVS staff.
• Train new EVS staff in policy and cleaning procedures when needed.
• Ability to work every other weekend and alternate holidays.
• Ensure staff you are responsible for are scheduled properly, forecasting future needs in scheduling.
• Ability to utilize email and correspond in a timely manner.
• Be able to help out in emergent situations such as weather emergencies that may leave us short on staff, understanding that patient care is always our #1 goal
• Be able to perform trash and regulated medical waste disposal if needed.
• Participate in EVS group management meetings.
• Occasionally step in for the supervisor in the event one is not available.
• Always keep management informed on any irregularities found during your shift.
• Use the employee portal and create work orders in order to report engineering items for correction.
Salary Range: $16.08-$21.07/Hour Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.