Environmental Services​/Linen Training Coordinator

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Manager of Environmental Services, the Environmental Services/Linen Training Coordinator (ESTC) is responsible for conducting the orientation, competencies, certifications, in‑services, and continuing education for the Environmental Services and Linen departments at Porter Medical Center and Helen Porter Health & Rehabilitation, hereafter referred to as PMC. This includes training and development in accordance with regulatory, network, and PMC policies, and performing administrative program duties.

The ESTC is expected to work collaboratively with the Department Manager, other departmental staff, providers, and patients/residents and adhere to all applicable policies, regulations, guidelines, standards and best practices.

• Assist the Manager of Environmental Services with the EVS and Laundry departmental orientation and training program which includes hands‑on training following a standardized regimen established by EVS and Laundry departments.
• Perform department specific Quality Assurance checks (e.g., Visual, ATP swabbing, Glow Gel) and other systems to ensure the facility is cleaned to PMC Environmental Services standards.
• Make (re) training recommendations to EVS Leadership.
• Perform annual competency evaluations of EVS technicians.
• Conduct on‑site (re) certification classes and exams for front‑line EVS and Laundry personnel.
• Assist the EVS director in maintaining an updated database demonstrating documentation of competency‑based evaluations and Quality Assurance checks.
• Help identify areas and make suggestions for improvement in quality, process, and cost efficiencies.
• Follow all Environmental Services, Linen, and Infection Control regulations regarding cleaning and disinfection of patient care, public, and private spaces.
• Work with Environmental Services Dept. leadership in reviewing and revising policies and plans for the departments.
• Take administrative functions pertaining to staff training and education, including, but not limited to, new hire orientation records, in‑services, competencies, filing of staff CEUs.
• Work with the Manager of Environmental Services to ensure staff are current on mandatory corporate compliance and other training assigned through the Network’s electronic training platforms.
• Perform duties of Environmental Services and Laundry Services employees as the need arises.
• Be flexible in altering work schedule to meet departmental training and organizational needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.