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Ochsner Clinic Foundation • Lafayette, LA

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About The Position

The Environmental Services role cleans and services guest, patient, public, clinical, and administrative areas while maintaining a clean and aseptic environment. The position requires following applicable Joint Commission and CMS regulations for Environment of Care and cleaning, as well as other federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements. The employee must also follow the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, and promptly report known or suspected compliance, safety, or privacy concerns.

The work takes place in a healthcare setting and may involve working in patient care areas, areas entered by patients, directly with patients, or with potentially infectious specimens. Duties routinely involve exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, cleaning chemicals, and potentially hazardous medications or waste. Mechanical lifting devices or team lifts should be used as appropriate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• Experience operating environmental services equipment, including dust mops, wet mops, buckets and wringers, spray bottles, and dustpans.
• Ability to read, write, and speak or understand verbal communication in English to follow instructions and perform daily tasks.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Basic knowledge of housekeeping, cleaning, and cleaning equipment and supplies.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule when needed.
• Ability to listen, take direction, and complete job tasks with minimal supervision.
• Ability to frequently exert 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects and occasionally exert up to 100 pounds of force.
• Ability to work with and around acidic and alkaline chemicals, including chemicals containing butyl ingredients.
• Ability to work in a healthcare environment with potential exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, hazardous medications, and hazardous waste.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain assigned areas in a clean and aseptic manner.
• Maintain the Environmental Services closet and equipment in a clean, aseptic, and orderly manner.
• Assist with restocking the cafe and bar where necessary.
• Assist with special cleaning projects and room turnover.
• Follow current Joint Commission and CMS regulations pertaining to Environment of Care and cleaning requirements.
• Remain knowledgeable about applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory agency requirements, and ensure compliance.
• Immediately report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance-related concerns.
• Perform other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed