Environmental Technician- NICU

LCMC Health•New Orleans, LA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Technician performs routine cleaning and sanitizing of operating rooms, surgical areas, hospital patient's rooms, baths, laboratories, halls and other areas as assigned. Maintains compliance with all requirements of federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines. This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this department. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, and LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent OR 2 years applicable years of experience will be considered in lieu of education
Ability to read and write, interact with staff, patients and families; prioritize work and to complete schedules as assigned.
Knowledge of cleaning equipment, cleaning supplies and techniques, PPE and method to contact supervisor.

Responsibilities

Maintains friendly, efficient, positive customer service attitude toward customers, clients and co-workers.
Responsive to customer needs.
Maintain all assigned ancillary areas, department areas, patient care areas, operating suites in a clean neat and sanitary manner, clinic areas and corridors with the correct preventative maintenance procedures as outlined in department policy as requested.
Washes beds and mattresses, remakes beds after dismissal of patients, keeps utility and storage rooms in clean and orderly condition.
Distributes laundered articles and linens, replaces soiled drapes and cubicle curtains, cleans rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms and other work areas.
Assists in enhancing productivity and efficient operations of the department.
Demonstrates adherence to hospital and departmental annual training commitments.
Inspects and utilizes judgement in determining which cleaning techniques outlined in orientation guidelines to follow.
Performs efficient, safe use of housekeeping equipment and solutions.
Keeps cart properly stocked with equipment and cleaning supplies.
Ensures all chemicals are properly labeled and all equipment is in good working condition.
Maintains compliance with ARAMARK's standards of operation, client and within ARAMARK's Business Conduct policy.
Maintains all records and reports necessary to regulations and codes.
Maintains compliance with all requirements of federal, state and local regulations and guidelines.