Environmental Services Technician

Job Title

Under general supervision: performs general housekeeping functions directed at maintaining the Medical Center and its facilities in a clean, sanitary, attractive and orderly condition. Exhibits and promotes a cooperative team spirit. Ensures all actions taken in carrying out responsibilities support patient centered care.

Position Responsibilities

Unit Specific Position Responsibilities:

• Actively participates in medical center and departmental teams promoting continuous quality improvement and patient satisfaction, including but not limited to department huddles, quarterly updates and Kainexus.
• Cleans and disinfects patient care areas, public restrooms, administrative areas, kitchen, cafeteria, morgue and meeting rooms.
• Removes general and potentially infectious medical waste and transports it to a general holding and/or disposal area.
• Cleans and disinfects all types of body fluids.
• Cleans windows, furniture, air diffusers and grilles, doors and entrances.
• Performs cleaning tasks as assigned to meet the needs of the organization.
• Identifies mechanical or structural deficiencies in assigned areas and reports them for correction utilizing reporting software.
• Follows Standard Work.

Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience

Required Qualifications (Including any licensure, certification, education):

• Entry level position. After a sufficient training period, must be able to comprehend and demonstrate knowledge of institutional housekeeping activities and services; safety and regulatory standards; housekeeping equipment and supplies; supervisory principles and techniques.

Organizational Requirements:

• Maintain stroke education per regulatory requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED preferred

Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Ability to use telephone and pager system.
• Ability to understand oral and written instructions; ability to maintain simple records.
• Ability to exhibit and promote a cooperative team spirit.
• Experienced in and able to interact with numerous and diverse customers.
• Excellent communication, problem solving and customer service skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly to unexpected changes in circumstances.
• Knowledge of body mechanics and universal/safety precautions.
• Adherence to Departmental and Hospital policies and procedures.
• Position requires wearing and maintaining a uniform.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Related work experience in a health care facility is preferred.