Environmental Service Technician

4 days ago

Saint Albans, Vermont, United States Northwestern Medical Center Full time

NMC is currently recruiting an Environmental Services Technician in the Environmental Services department. This will be a full-time (80 hours bi-weekly); primarily evenings 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm including every other weekend opportunity.

Northwestern Medical Center's mission is to provide exceptional health care to our community. Join our high reliability team With "people" as one of our core values, valuing our employees is a top priority for Northwestern. We care about our employees, their families, and their overall health & well-being. We are proud to offer a generous benefits package, with recognized national carriers, designed to help our people stay healthy, balance work & life responsibilities, protect your assets & plan for a secure financial future.

Hiring Range

$17.00 to $24.17 USD

Environmental Services Tech

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for cleaning of patient rooms, clinical and public areas of the medical center; cleans and disinfects all environmental surfaces within the hospital, supports the linen service, collects and transports waste within the hospital using proper handling and disposal techniques.

PRE-REQUISITES:

  • Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Prior Experience: Institutional cleaning experience preferred.

Skills: Ability to read, write and understand English required.

RELATIONSHIPS:

  • Reports To:

o Director Hospitality Services

  • Other Contacts:

o All hospital employees, patient and their families, and the general public

SCOPE:

  • Machinery or Equipment Used:

Industrial cleaning equipment: vacuum cleaner, mop, broom/dustpan, linen cart, trash barrel on barrel roller, trash compactor, washing machine

  • Physical Demands:

Energy requirements for frequent mopping, pushing/pulling, lifting, etc. Occasional: kneeling, squatting, overhead reaching and lifting up to35 lbs. Frequent: reaching, bending, and pushing/pulling, lifting, carrying up to 14 lbs.

  • Working Conditions:

Potential for spills of cleaning agents, mop buckets, etc. and potential exposure to blood borne pathogens when cleaning

  • Required Protective Equipment:

Mask, booties, gloves, hairnet, gown and goggles

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Performs cleaning, handling of waste, disposal and material handling using safe work practices and following policies and procedures for each task

    • Reviews work completed to verify the correct steps have been completed

  • Performs all tasks in a safe manner using safe work practices

    • Wears appropriate PPE for all tasks
  • Follows directions when mixing chemicals
  • Uses appropriate equipment for the task
  • Uses proper body mechanics

§ Communicates with patients, team members, and management in an accurate and timely manner evidenced by:

    • Talks with and listens to patients/team members
  • Reports pertinent information
  • Protects confidentiality of patient/colleagues

§ Performs tasks in the correct order to maintain the integrity of the environment

  • Reviews work to verify the correct steps have been completed.

  • Demonstrates the unit specific skills requisite for department

    • See unit specific competencies

§ Manages self and resources effectively

    • Acknowledges limits of experience and capability
  • Identifies learning needs and seeks resources
  • Utilizes equipment and supplies appropriately
  • Seeks out and accepts feedback
  • Requests assistance appropriately

Equal Opportunity Employer

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