Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
Provide a safe, clean and sanitary environment for patients, visitors and staff. Performs a variety of departmentalfunctions and tasks primarily focused on environmental cleaning and support of procedural rooms. Additional roleincludes performing duties as Environmental Services Technician I, according to established department and hospital procedures and policies, using safe work practices and following state and federal regulatory compliance guidelines. Coordinates with Department Leadership and Logistics Center to meet the needs of the environmental services needs of the organization.
JOB DUTIES
Moving hospital furnishings to various Hospital Departments and locations.
Meeting room set-up and preparation which includes (vacuum, dust, mop, waste removal, clean tables/marker boards), floor care, waste removal and disposal, walls and ceiling washing,
Cleaning of sterile procedure area and specialty equipment.
Using automatic cleaning equipment and cleaning carpet and upholstery.
Handles, transports and properly disposes of all hospital solid and regulated waste/ debris, and recycling.
- Demonstrates proper handling and utilization of all cleaning chemicals and use, including dilutions.
- Must have working knowledge of all equipment, processes and procedures applicable to all duties to be performed according to the job description, including Technician I job related duties.
- Prepares and maintains equipment assigned and immediately reports any malfunctioning equipment to Environmental Service Leadership.
- Communication Devices:Uses St. Joseph Mercy Oakland issued technology, software, passwords to ensure colleague has current access to all systems. IE: Email, Bed tracking.
- Other duties as assigned - Returns all housekeeping materials to appropriate storerooms, janitor closets or storage areas. At the end ofeach shift, return dirty mops, rags and equipment to assigned areas.
Reports for work on time, appropriately dressed in uniform (including Hospital issued technology) and readyto work in assigned area.
Remains in assigned work area, unless assigned elsewhere. Must notify assigned supervisor to request permission to leave work area.
All breaks must be taken at assigned time in authorized areas, unless prior approval is given from departmentsupervisor.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the competencies/essential functionssatisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to work weekends and holidays following
departmental staffing needs.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
- High School diploma or equivalent preferred
- Ability to read and write required.
- Valid Driver's License preferred.
EXPERIENCE
- One year of "Environmental Services Tech I" experience or equivalent required
- One year experience in various applications of floor care cleaning and refinishing.
- One year of carpet and upholstery cleaning.
- Operation and basic repair of various types of departmental equipment including burnisher, scrubber and vacuum.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
This section describes the anticipated typical means of accomplishing the
essential functions of the job.Should you be unable to accomplish any function, or to perform it in the manner described, you may request reasonable accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Idaho Human Rights Act.
Your request for reasonable accommodation should be accompanied by a description of how you propose toperform the essential function.
In a typical day, the colleague may sit for 5%, stand for 50%, and walk for 45% of the day; consistentbending/stooping (75-80% of work time).
Position requires ability to navigate Hospital stairwells and tight areas to clean and sanitize environment orequipment.
Position requires the use of hands for simple and firm grasping and fine manipulating.
Position requires high level of mental concentration to attain established deadlines. Working environmentincludes frequent interruptions.
Has potential for exposure to infectious diseases, hazardous waste and chemicals.
SKILLS / ABILITIES
- Ability to bend and stoop, push, pull and manage equipment of up to 250 lbs. and independently lift heavy objects up to 35 lbs.
- Ability to work in a healthcare environment; be sensitive to needs and respect the dignity of patients, visitors and staff.
- Ability to learn and perform various job related tasks, i.e., various forms of floor care and use of automatic
cleaning equipment.
- Ability to make decisions for the safety of patients, visitors and staff
- Ability to communicate well and work collaboratively within a team environment
- Excellent customer service skills necessary in order to deal effectively with various levels of hospital personnel, customers, and groups.
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Job Number: 00203888
Location: Pontiac, MI
Organization Name: Saint Joseph Mercy Health System
Facility: SJSEMI - SJMO On-Campus Professional Bd
Employment Type: Full time
Shift: Night Shift
Hours: 36