Environmental Services Technician

Mary Greeley Medical Center • Ames, IA

42d

About The Position

Under general supervision: performs general housekeeping functions directed at maintaining the Medical Center and it's facilities in a clean, sanitary, attractive and orderly condition. Exhibits and promotes a cooperative team spirit. Ensures all actions taken in carrying out responsibilities support patient centered care.

Requirements

• Entry level position. After a sufficient training period, must be able to comprehend and demonstrate knowledge of institutional housekeeping activities and services; safety and regulatory standards; housekeeping equipment and supplies; supervisory principles and techniques.
• Maintain stroke education per regulatory requirements.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Ability to use telephone and pager system.
• Ability to understand oral and written instructions; ability to maintain simple records.
• Ability to exhibit and promote a cooperative team spirit.
• Experienced in and able to interact with numerous and diverse customers.
• Excellent communication, problem solving and customer service skills
• Ability to adapt quickly to unexpected changes in circumstances.
• Knowledge of body mechanics and universal/safety precautions
• Adherence to Departmental and Hospital policies and procedures
• Position requires wearing and maintaining a uniform

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Related work experience in a health care facility is preferred

Responsibilities

• Actively participates in medical center and departmental teams promoting continuous quality improvement and patient satisfaction, including but not limited to department huddles, quarterly updates and Kainexus.
• Exhibits and promotes a cooperative team spirit.
• Cleans and disinfects patient care areas, public restrooms, administrative areas, kitchen, cafeteria, morgue and meeting rooms.
• Removes general and potentially infectious medical waste and transports it to a general holding and/or disposal area.
• Cleans and disinfects all types of body fluids.
• Cleans windows, furniture, air diffusers and grilles, doors and entrances.
• Performs cleaning tasks as assigned to meet the needs of the organization.
• Identifies mechanical or structural deficiencies in assigned areas and reports them for correction utilizing reporting software.
• Follows Standard Work.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees