Environmental Services Technician II, Northwest Community Hospital, Days
About The Position
The Environmental Services Technician II performs daily cleaning of patient rooms and ancillary areas according to departmental and corporate standards. Duties include cleaning isolation and terminal rooms, including negative-pressure and airborne isolation rooms, patient discharge rooms, and equipment used in patient rooms and ancillary areas, except rental equipment. The role also includes disposing of soiled linens and garbage and keeping housekeeping carts and equipment clean and orderly. The technician safely and cost-effectively uses and mixes cleaning chemicals, follows chemical instructions and safety specifications, and ensures bottles are labeled. The role maintains supplies such as paper products, hand soap, seat covers, sanitary napkins, and sharps containers, and removes and replaces full sharps containers. The technician may be authorized to access secured medication storage locations for job-related functions. The position supports a positive, customer-service-focused environment through teamwork, enthusiasm, pride in work, and an efficient work attitude. The technician communicates with the manager assigned to the area, reports items needing repair, and follows all Northwest Community Hospital standards, policies, and procedures.
Requirements
- High school graduation or equivalent preferred.
- Knowledge of and experience with the correct use of body mechanics.
- Ability to interact effectively with internal and external customers.
- Communication skills necessary to understand written and verbal instructions.
- Organizational skills necessary to coordinate, prioritize, and complete multiple work assignments.
- Ability to work on call and overtime when necessary, including holidays.
Nice To Haves
- Previous hospital experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Clean assigned patient rooms and ancillary areas daily according to departmental and corporate standards.
- Dispose of soiled linens and garbage.
- Clean isolation and terminal rooms, including negative-pressure and airborne isolation rooms, and patient discharge rooms.
- Clean equipment used in patient rooms and ancillary areas, excluding rental equipment.
- Keep housekeeping carts and equipment clean and orderly.
- Use and mix cleaning chemicals safely and cost-effectively; follow instructions and safety specifications and ensure chemical bottles are labeled.
- Maintain assigned-area supplies, including paper products, hand soap, seat covers, sanitary napkins, and sharps containers.
- Remove and replace full sharps containers.
- Provide a positive, customer-service-focused environment through teamwork, enthusiasm, pride in work, and an efficient work attitude.
- Communicate daily with the manager assigned to the area to exchange information, address concerns, and maintain customer service standards.
- Observe and report equipment, furniture, fixtures, carpet, curtains, and walls that need repair.
- Adhere to Northwest Community Hospital standards, policies, and procedures.
Benefits
- Career pathways to promote professional growth and development
- Various medical, dental, and vision options
- Tuition reimbursement
- Free parking at designated locations
- Wellness Program Savings Plan
- Health Savings Account options
- Retirement options with company match
- Paid time off
- Community involvement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
