Environmental Services Technician - Full Time

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

To provide a safe, sanitary, orderly, and attractive environment for patients, hospital employees and visitors. Responsible for repetitive tasks in routine cleaning and special assignments in designated areas and other assigned areas.

This is a full time position working 80 hours per two week pay period. Work Schedule: This position works a variable schedule, Monday through Friday, consisting of four (4) 10-hour shifts each week (typically 1:00pm to 11:30pm) The schedule also includes every fourth (4) weekend, on call every eighth (8) weekend and three (3) holidays annually.

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Interacts with patients of all age groups (infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics) while performing duties.
• Uses cleaning chemicals properly, including correct dilution, dwell time, and safe handling.
• Cleans isolation rooms and follows required PPE and infection prevention procedures.
• Cleans patient’s rooms, corridors, service areas, lounges, offices and assigned areas.
• Cleans and makes up discharged or transferred patient rooms.
• Cleans rest rooms and replenishes essentials/supplies.
• Cleans stairwells, elevators and baseboards.
• Collects linen and disposes of trash to designated area.
• Performs thorough cleaning and disinfection of high-touch surfaces per department standards.
• Performs scheduled cleaning tasks, including ceiling vents, light fixtures, walls, windows, drapes, blinds, etc.
• Cleans and disinfects non-critical medical equipment, including: IV stands, pumps, beds, instrument carts, utensils, etc.
• Moves equipment and furniture for cleaning and rearrangement.
• Operates various types of cleaning equipment as required.
• Cleans work area and equipment at the end of the shift.
• Reports maintenance concerns, safety hazards, and supply needs to appropriate personnel.
• Carries and responds to assigned JRMC pager and addresses cleaning requests throughout their shift.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.