Environmental Services Tech-Full Time

Responsible for daily cleaning and supplying of patient rooms, nursing stations, lounges, laboratories, bathrooms, offices, departments and other areas assigned using appropriate chemicals within standard procedures of the Environmental Services Department. Includes daily floor maintenance of hard surface floors and carpeted floors. Required to process all general and medical waste for the hospital using the prescribed method per policy.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION:

• A high school diploma is required.
• Previous experience in Environmental Services in the healthcare industry preferred.
• Must have a friendly cooperative attitude toward patients, visitors, and all OSS Health staff.
• Must possess effective verbal communication, reading, basic math and writing skills.
• Must be able to comprehend and follow both written and verbal instructions and understand English language.
• Knowledgeable in the correct use of chemicals, dilution of chemicals, supplies, tools and equipment.
• Basic knowledge of the regulatory requirements of handling and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Basic knowledge of the regulatory requirement for the treatment and disposal of medical waste.
• Demonstrated willingness to work in a team environment.
• Must be physically able to perform strenuous work (including walking, reaching, pushing, pulling, stooping and lifting).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Adheres to the code of ethics at all times to include regard for patient confidentiality.
• Distributes needed replacement supplies.
• Performs cleaning functions in assigned areas following established schedules and using prescribed methods.
• High Dusts all surfaces that collect dust. Sanitizes all furniture and spot cleans walls and windows. Cleans and remakes beds upon patient discharge.
• Bathroom Cleaning – sanitizes and polishes fixtures and restocks supplies.
• Trash – empties, damp wipes and relines all receptacles.
• Dry mops, spot mops and wet mops floors. Cleans corners and baseboards. Buffs floors with buffer or burnishes with Burnisher.
• Vacuums and edges carpets with corridor vacuum, upright vacuum, tank vacuum, or other equipment provided.
• Scrubs floors with automatic floor scrubber.
• Transports waste (general, infectious, hazardous, and recyclable) from utility rooms and other collection points to designated areas. Waste to be compacted; when applicable certain wastes will be grinded/shredded, or placed in containers for storage until appropriate waste disposal vendor picks up.
• Changes cubicles and drapes.
• Maintains, cleans and properly uses assigned equipment and has repairs made when needed.
• Observes and reports the need to repair equipment, furniture and building fixtures.
• Responds to emergency calls or codes and follows established procedures.
• Moves furniture and sets up meeting rooms.
• Assists in cleaning of emergency spills/floods that are observed or requested.
• Complies with organizational integrity through raising questions and promptly reporting actual or potential wrongdoing.
• Proactively communicates with all staff members in an accurate and timely manner.
• Participates in and coordinates with organizational process to collect and evaluate information about hazards and safety practices that are used to identify safety management issues.
• Adheres to established policies and procedures, which may include wearing of personal protective equipment.
• Completes other duties as assigned by designated supervisor or determined by Department needs.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position has no direct reports.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Must be proficient in the English language, both verbally and written, in order to communicate effectively with patients, co-workers, physicians, vendors, and the general public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Requires standing, walking, sitting, bending, kneeling, climbing, stooping and reaching. Frequently lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds. Fine and gross motor skills and manual dexterity needed to operate some equipment. Frequently works under pressure to meet deadlines or deal with problem situations. Must be able to respond quickly and effectively to an emergency.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Exposed to blood borne pathogens, toxic chemicals, electrical and mechanical hazards, bio-contaminated waste, and unpleasant elements. Subject to stressful situations, long or irregular hours.