Environmental Services Technician .5 FTE (20 hours) 1st shift

Environmental Services Worker

FTE/Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0.50 / 20 / 1st Shift (United States of America)

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

Performs a variety of environmental services duties to maintain the hospital in a neat, orderly, safe, and sanitary condition. Such duties may include cleaning and servicing areas throughout the building, processing and distributing washable linen or other laundry items, and assisting in reporting any maintenance needs throughout facility to Plant Services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Selects cleaning materials and supplies according to procedure. Follows correct procedures for dilution of chemicals and sequence and frequency of cleaning tasks. Follows all infection control policies and procedures, including handwashing techniques, standard precautions, and isolation precautions. Returns unused supplies to proper place, cleans carts and equipment, and ensures all items are replaced in a timely and orderly manner.
• Cleans assigned areas by washing walls, doors, doorframes, ceilings, vents, patient televisions, windows, beds, furnishings, and fixtures. Provides assistance in preparing, cleaning and making beds in patient rooms. Supplies all restrooms with paper towels, toilet paper and liquid soap as needed. Keeps building entrances clean and uncluttered. Performs emergency clean-ups as needed, including blood/bodily fluids, chemicals, etc.
• Collects waste from all areas of the facility, empties trash and garbage containers, retrieves recyclable paper goods, and removes infectious/hazardous waste for disposal. Records information for tracking of hazardous waste on log sheets.
• Assists in the maintenance and care of floors throughout the facility. Wet/dry mop, vacuums, auto scrubs floors and carpet extracts carpets, if needed, using the appropriate equipment. Operates various types of cleaning equipment, both mechanical and electrical. Cleans equipment and notifies manager of equipment needing repairs.
• Picks up soiled linens from assigned areas, weighs and records linen. Loads and unloads linens in appropriate washers and dryers and operates machines to wash and dry properly. Stocking supplies in storeroom along with cleaning the storeroom and maintaining supplies on cleaning carts and cleaning and disinfecting carts at the end of each shift.
• Keeps entrances clean from snow and debris as needed to assist Plant Services during inclement weather.
• Attends department meetings, completes all assigned trainings on time.
• Assists in room setups of tables and chairs for various meeting requests.
• Delivers courier related items to the various locations as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education, Experience, and Training

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
• Must possess valid Iowa driver's license where applicable and an acceptable driving record.
• Must have the ability to work independently, portray a professional image, and sensitivity toward patient needs.
• Previous experience in the areas of Environmental Services is preferred.
• Must be willing to obtain HazMat certification at either the Awareness or Operations Level.
• Ability to learn and navigate computer systems including the online training modules, the employee timesheet and the performance appraisal system. Job specific systems are also required.
• Must be able to read, speak, and write fluent English.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting – Not a requirement.
• Standing – Approximately 50% of shift.
• Walking – Approximately 50% of shift.
• Lifting – Approximately 50 pounds.
• Twisting – Infrequent.
• Bending – Moderate.
• Squat/Kneel – Approximately 25% of shift.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

May come in contact with hazardous chemicals or treatment modalities.

The possibility exists of exposure to communicable disease due to working in a healthcare environment.

Involvement in patient care may result in unavoidable work-related illnesses.