EVS Assistant

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is seeking to hire a EVS Assistant for our client in Tempe, AZ
Benefits Available
Weekly Pay
$16.48/Hour
Position Summary:
Performs cleaning functions in various areas of the hospital
Maintains these areas in a clean and orderly fashion in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures and foremost to provide an environment conducive to patient recovery.
Essential Functions include but are not limited to:
Requires operation of mechanical equipment such as vacuums.
Visual acuity to detail cleanliness.
Reasoning ability as employees must use self-judgment in changing sequence of areas cleaned to meet needs of unit or area.
Promotes internal and external customer satisfaction.
Builds and promotes a culture of service excellence and continuous improvement.
Attendance: works as scheduled and is compliant with Attendance and Tardiness Policy.

Education & Qualifications:
Preferred: High School or GED preferred

Competence:
COMPETENCY FOR THE FOLLOWING PATIENT POPULATIONS
X
Neonatal - 0 days to 28 days
X
Adult - 19 years to 65 years
X
Pediatric - 29 days to 18 years
X
Elderly - 66 years and over

Working Conditions:
Work is performed inside with good ventilation and comfortable temperatures
This job classification has occasional exposure to electric shock, x-ray and electromagnetic energy
This job classification has routine exposure to radiation hazards, biohazardous materials, noxious odors, latex and musculoskeletal injuries

Physical Requirements:
Lifting and carrying 25 lbs
frequently, pushing or pulling greater than 100 lbs
occasionally; includes lifts, positions and transfers patients and supplies/equipment
Positional tasks may include frequent/prolonged walking, standing with occasional kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing, balancing and stooping
Eye-hand coordination, depth perception and manual dexterity sufficient to perform such task as the operation of biomedical equipment
Corrected hearing and vision to within functional ranges; must be able to see and read computer screens and biomedical equipment readouts with or without corrective devices
Must be able to communicate clearly with patients, families and co-workers

Mental & Emotional Requirements:
Demonstrates attention to detail, concentration, conceptualization and memory
Ability to problem solve
Handles multiple priorities
Manages stress appropriately
Makes decisions under pressure
Relates to others and influences people
Manages anger/fear/hostility/violence of others appropriately

Hazards:
Exposure to moving mechanical parts
Exposure to potential electric shock
Exposure to CRT (computer) Monitor
Exposure to frequent repetitive motions
Exposure to needles or other sharp objects
Exposure to infectious and communicable diseases
Exposure to hazardous chemical and /or pharmaceuticals

Occupational Exposure to Chemical and Pharmaceutical Wastes:
Waste Handler – Satellite: The normal work routine involves exposure to chemical and/or pharmaceutical wastes
This position is responsible for the safe handling and movement of hazardous materials/hazardous wastes to a Satellite waste container within the department
Initial training is provided upon hire and refresher training is provided annually

Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens:
OSHA Category I: The normal work routine involves exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue or other potentially infectious materials
Position is required to perform or assist in emergency medical care or first aid or to be potentially exposed in some other way.

Productivity/Fiscal Responsibility:
Reports to work on time and is ready to start work
Utilizes appropriate resources to complete assignments within allocated time period
Performs accurately and in a timely manner in periods of increased work-loads and high stress
Follows through with assignments and informs supervisor if unable to complete tasks
Adapts to changes in volume/acuity demands
When work is complete, seeks additional tasks
Supports responsible staffing decisions (in-patient/out-patient coverage, low volume, stand-by, on-call)
Maintains and organizes supplies appropriately
Demonstrates efforts to eliminate waste
Demonstrates ability to set priorities
Demonstrates problem solving ability using appropriate resources

Building Partnerships:
Identifies opportunities to take action to build strategic relationships to help achieve goals
Exchanges information with potential partners to clarify partnership benefits and potential problems
Collaboratively determines the scope and expectations of the partnership so that both departments’ needs can be met
Places higher priority on organization's goals than department’s goals
Anticipates effects of department’s actions and decisions on partners
Influences others to support partnership objectives

Building Trust:
Interacts with others in a way that gives them confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization
Shares thoughts, feelings and rationale so that others understand personal positions
Demonstrates honesty, keeps commitments and behaves in a consistent manner
Listens to others and objectively considers others' ideas and opinions, even when they conflict with own
Treats people with dignity, respect and fairness
Gives proper credit to others
Stands up for deserving others and their ideas even in the face of resistance

Passion for Results:
Drives high standards for individual, team and organizational accomplishment
Sets challenging goals and high performance standards for self and others
Initiates action and moves others toward envisioned outcomes
Corrals energy day-to-day to maintain momentum and a sense of urgency toward desired results
Works relentlessly to overcome obstacles
Is dissatisfied until results have been achieved
Derives satisfaction from goal achievement and continuous improvement

Compelling Communication:
Clearly and succinctly conveys information to individuals and groups
Uses forceful and compelling language and tone to stimulate other’s thinking and actions
Uses vivid analogies and illustrations to create mental images
Uses visual aids when appropriate to enhance impact of the message
Conveys messages logically, simply, succinctly and at the right pace, does not digress
Checks audience’s understanding, presents messages in different ways to enhance their understanding
Uses correct grammar and punctuation
Uses a format and terminology appropriate to the topic and audience

Customer Focus:
Demonstrates teamwork and cooperation, works well with others
Serves as a resource in an effective manner to other departments as needed
Anticipates and or identifies customer service issues
Creates customer-focused practices to assure customer satisfaction
Shows genuine concern, respect and ability to communicate cordially with patients, visitors, physicians and other employees
Is sensitive to customer inconveniences and responds accordingly
Is cognizant of age specific, cultural and physical needs of customer in providing service
Promotes a culture of service excellence

Quality & Safety Orientation:
Understands and follows oral and /or written policies, procedures and instructions
Ensures high quality output
Has working knowledge of the operation of the department or seeks guidance from appropriate personnel
Reports equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel and correctly completes work order
Assures safe and clean environment; keeps area clutter free
Reports actual or potential medical/health care errors, near misses or other opportunities to improve patient safety
Promotes patient and employee safety
Participates in safety education, quality, safety and performance improvement initiatives
Utilizes standard precautions by wearing protective equipment ( goggles, gowns, gloves and uses correct hand washing techniques)

Personal & Professional Development:
Maintains own clinical competency and certification
Accepts responsibility for assessment of self-learning needs and identifies resources to accomplish personal and professional development
Attends at least 50 % of department staff meetings, reads communications and actively participates in committees as assigned
Participates in continuing education programs and attends mandatory education annually to maintain competence and gain additional skills
Makes independent decisions, manages multiple priorities
Organized, self-directed, requires minimum supervision
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Displays professional pride
Demonstrates an understanding of and adherence to client Code of Conduct
Conduct reflects client values and a commitment to the Code of Conduct

Statement of Confidentiality
It is the responsibility of all Parkland Medical Center employees to safeguard sensitive hospital information
The nature of our business and the economic well-being of the hospital are dependent upon protecting and maintaining proprietary information
It is essential to remember that any information concerning a patient and his /her condition or hospital related information is a matter of strict confidence.

I understand and agree that should I need to discuss patient information in the performance of my duties at Parkland Medical Center it will always be done in private and strictly on a need to know basis
I understand and agree that I shall not discuss any patient or any information regarding a patient with any person out of the hospital
Further I understand that intentional or negligent violation of this confidentiality will result in dismissal from the position

General Comments
Yes, we do have health requirements
Candidates need the following-
Physical
TB
VARG
Hep B
MMR
Flu or will need to wear a mask.