Environmental Services Tech Lead

Cheyenne Regional Medical Center•Cheyenne, WY

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Environmental Services (EVS) Tech Lead is responsible for maintaining a high level of cleanliness in Cheyenne Regional Health System (Cheyenne Regional). Serves as a lead to other EVS Techs. This specific role is for Day shift 6:00am-3:30pm Why Work at Cheyenne Regional? 403(b) with 4% employer match ANCC Magnet Hospital 21 PTO days per year (increases with tenure) Education Assistance Program Employee Sponsored Wellness Program Employee Assistance Program Loan Forgiveness Eligible Here is What You Will Be Doing: Works to ensure the safety, health, and high morale of patients, visitors and staff by helping to provide a clean, safe, and aesthetically pleasing environment with minimal interference to others. Utilizes proper infection control practices (personal protective equipment, procedures, etc.). Uses proper chemicals and equipment safely to ensure no harm to self, other individuals, or the environment. Operates UV Lights in isolation rooms. Performs a variety of assigned cleaning tasks, including dusting, mopping, scrubbing, disinfecting, vacuuming and polishing according to departmental policy and procedures. Empties trash containers and removes all trash. Must plan the completion of these tasks daily. Empties all medical waste containers, including sharps. Takes EVS service requests via radio/pager and phone. Maintains cleanliness of departmental equipment and notifies appropriate personnel as repairs become necessary. Places detailed information on repair tags for equipment in need of service. Protects equipment from damage by proper use. May perform special projects such as floor care, window washing, wall washing, removing heavily soiled items or furnishings, etc. Responds to questions and requests from patients, staff and visitors. Meets or exceeds goals for customer service satisfaction. Provides leadership and training to EVS Techs. Leads special projects, provides suggestions to improve processes, and serves as a resource.

Requirements

Ability to work independently and as part of a team without continuous supervision
Ability to interpret and respond to verbal and written instructions
Ability to communicate effectively with others by phone, radio, pager and verbally
Able to read and understand material safety data sheets and instructions for dilution and use of cleaning chemicals, and able to fill out chemical identification stickers
Flexible and able to work diverse shifts which may include weekends and holidays
Demonstrates positive leadership skills
Ability to interact respectfully with diverse cultural and socio-economic populations
One (1) or more years of healthcare housekeeping experience

Nice To Haves

High school diploma (or Equivalent Certificate from an accredited program) or higher degree
Previous related experience and familiarity with environmental services equipment and cleaning techniques

Responsibilities

Works to ensure the safety, health, and high morale of patients, visitors and staff by helping to provide a clean, safe, and aesthetically pleasing environment with minimal interference to others.
Utilizes proper infection control practices (personal protective equipment, procedures, etc.).
Uses proper chemicals and equipment safely to ensure no harm to self, other individuals, or the environment.
Operates UV Lights in isolation rooms.
Performs a variety of assigned cleaning tasks, including dusting, mopping, scrubbing, disinfecting, vacuuming and polishing according to departmental policy and procedures.
Empties trash containers and removes all trash.
Must plan the completion of these tasks daily.
Empties all medical waste containers, including sharps.
Takes EVS service requests via radio/pager and phone.
Maintains cleanliness of departmental equipment and notifies appropriate personnel as repairs become necessary.
Places detailed information on repair tags for equipment in need of service.
Protects equipment from damage by proper use.
May perform special projects such as floor care, window washing, wall washing, removing heavily soiled items or furnishings, etc.
Responds to questions and requests from patients, staff and visitors.
Meets or exceeds goals for customer service satisfaction.
Provides leadership and training to EVS Techs.
Leads special projects, provides suggestions to improve processes, and serves as a resource.