Environmental Services Technician II

Shriners Hospitals for Children•Greenville, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Services Technician II performs a variety of cleaning tasks to maintain patient rooms, offices, hallways and other assigned areas of the facility utilizing standard infection control practices and procedures.

Requirements

1 year of related experience
High School Diploma/GED

Responsibilities

Performs wet mopping of all patient care areas, damp dusting furniture and fixtures and cleaning of air ducts and vents.
Performs terminal cleaning procedures in operating suites before and after each surgical procedure and at the end of each day.
Cleans and disinfects all fixtures, equipment, floors, doors and walls with clean, lint-free cloth and EPA-registered hospital-grade germicidal agent.
Follows required procedures for handling, cleaning, disposing, or moving of infectious materials in accordance with OSHA Blood-borne Pathogen Standard.
Cleans patient transport vehicles, including non-disposable straps and attachments using cloth moistened with an EPA-registered hospital grade germicidal agent.
Gathers and disposes of trash and waste materials using specified bags or containers.
Operates various mechanized cleaning equipment such as vacuums, polishers, buffers, etc.
Performs daily and as-needed cleaning of surgical support areas, including but not limited to locker rooms, staff lounge, storage areas, preop holding, post anesthesia care, and central sterile processing.
Delivers linens according to pre-established par levels.
Uses, cleans and maintains equipment and tools properly.
Keeps storage areas and carts clean and orderly at all times.
Cleans, buffs, strips, and waxes floors.
Follows established departmental and clinic policies and procedures.
Performs actions that demonstrate accountability.
Demonstrates effective communication and interpersonal skills which promote a positive environment, teamwork and loyalty to the organization.
In accordance with the Shriners Hospitals for Children’s philosophy, presents behaviors and actions which create a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, physicians, vendors, and clinic staff.
Demonstrates behaviors and actions which support the mission, goals and operations of Shriners Hospitals for Children that also contribute to continuous service improvement.
Exhibits flexibility, adapting readily to changes in the work environment and/or work schedule.
Maintains a positive attitude, even during periods of stress and challenge.
Maintains positive attendance and communicates in advance any absences from work.
Communicates to the OR Director and/or EVS Supervisor all infection control issues.
Participates in department meetings