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Environmental Services Technician

Environmental Services Technician

Iowa StaffingAmes, IA, US
14 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Housekeeping Position

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 :

  • 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.
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