Lead Environmental Services Technician (Full Time)

About North Country Healthcare (NCH):

​​North Country Healthcare is a non-profit affiliation of four medical facilities, Androscoggin Valley Hospital, North Country Home Health & Hospice Agency, Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital, and Weeks Medical Center, located in the White Mountains Region of New Hampshire. NCH includes numerous physicians and medical providers at multiple locations. This leading comprehensive healthcare network which employs hundreds of highly-trained individuals delivers integrated patient care through three community hospitals, specialty clinics, and home health and hospice services. NCH remains committed to the health and well-being of the communities we serve. As a valued team member this role emphasizes advancing High-Reliability Organization (HRO) principles, embedding a culture of safety, accountability, and consistent high performance.​

​​POSITION SUMMARY: ​

Adhering to System Values, Service Excellence and Standards of Behavior, the Lead Environmental Services (EVS) Technician is responsible for assisting the daily operations of the Environmental Services staff. This includes responsibility for maintaining the Facilities’ environment in a clean and safe manner consistent with standards established by the Administration in conjunction with the Infection Control and Safety Committees.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

​​Education:​

• High school education or equivalent is preferred; in lieu, relevant years of experience and the ability to read and write comprehensively will be considered.

​​Certification:​

• ​​All employees and contracted staff will have either successful completion of an American Heart Association* accredited course in Basic Life Support (BLS), or ACLS and PALS combined. (for clinical staff), Heartsaver CPR AED (for nonclinical staff), and renewal on a regular basis. ​

*Refer to the NCH Life Support Certification Policy for position specific requirements.

​​Licensure:​

• Valid driver’s license required

​​Skills:​

• Possesses knowledge of proper EVS chemicals, equipment and procedures required.

• Basic computer skills required.

• Scheduling experience preferred.

• Flexible work schedule required.

• Strong interpersonal skills are necessary

​​Work Experience:​

• Prior EVS experience in a Healthcare Facility preferred

​​ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS​:

• Support the EVS Manager with various clerical functions (i.e. monthly department meeting agenda/minutes, schedules, and laundry cost reports, etc.).

• Assist the EVS Manager in ensuring that EVS Hospital and/or Satellite Office based staff completes assigned tasks daily.

• Follow established procedures in preventing infection in patient rooms, offices, corridors, Emergency and auxiliary department areas and such other areas falling within the responsibility of the Environmental Services Department.

• Ensure staff are following cleaning and disinfecting functions used in the 7 Cleaning Steps.

• Able to use and train staff to use commercial vacuums, wet mops and dry mops, high dusters, wringers, wall washing equipment, and other necessary equipment, tools, products and supplies.

• Ensure that outside entrances, walkways and stairs (sweeping, shoveling, and sanding) are maintained by staff.

• Report needed repairs to equipment, furniture, building, or fixtures.

• Work closely with Manager of Environmental Services and department personnel to ensure a safe environment by paying special attention to hazards related to the age of the patients served. Examples:

• All cleaning supplies will be kept in locked closets when not in use.

• Report flaking paint or parts of furniture or sharp edges, so children do not eat or get cut.

• Patient rooms and halls should be kept especially clear of furniture or equipment that may lead to falls.

• Floors are to be kept clean and dry, wet floor signs out when wet mopping.

• Items stored on handrails should be removed.

• Isolation cleaning. To perform cleaning and disinfecting functions, using the 7 Cleaning Steps.

• Proper gowning techniques and use of PPE (personal protection equipment).

• Proper disposal of trash and linen.

• Collect soiled linen and deliver clean linen in a clean, covered cart to appropriate area at appropriate times.

• Using proper procedures (gloves, gowns when handling soiled linen, covered laundry carts).
  

• Sort and weigh linen.
• • Weights all linen to be washed by department and puts into cart.
  • Records weight on washroom report.
  • Sorts according to different categories and wash formulas.
  • Only 50 pounds in each washer.
  • Washing linens using proper procedures.
  • Proper wearing of gowns and gloves.
  • Placing soiled linen in washers.
  • Rotating chart to select an appropriate wash formula.
  • Check chemicals in self-feed dispensers to make sure that they are working properly and that containers have chemicals in them.
  • Start washer.
  • Wash hands thoroughly.
  • Drying linens using proper procedures.
  • Load dryers.
  • Dry for no less than 25 minutes
  • Cool linen before removing.
  • Folding and distribution of linen.
  • Linen is sorted by markings and folded neatly
  • Carts are loaded according to amounts on charts
  • Linen is inspected to make sure that it is not worn, torn or stained.
  • Manages their time and staff’s time effectively to ensure that deadlines are met and that personal priorities support organizational objectives.
  • Performs additional duties as assigned.

  ​​North Country Healthcare is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. North Country Healthcare and its affiliates do not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, or disability. Employment decisions are made based on job‑related qualifications, skills, and business needs, and without unlawful discrimination in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

  ​North Country Healthcare provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and to individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, as required by law. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, participate in interviews, or undergo pre‑employment testing should contact NCHRecruiting@northcountryhealth.org.​

  ​​Acknowledgment:

  ​I have read, understand, and agree that I can meet the requirements of this job description. Furthermore, if accepted for employment, I commit to fulfilling the responsibilities of this position and adhering to all standards.