Environmentalist ENT
About The Position
The Environmentalist disinfects bedsides, workstations, and other surfaces to help prevent disease transmission and supports the cleanliness and neatness of the unit. The role also stocks Nurse Servers, keeps the environment safe and free of debris and clutter, transports non-controlled medications to designated licensed healthcare practitioners or secured medication storage, and assists with transporting equipment and other items. The work involves frequent and continuous physical, sensory, and cognitive activities, as well as occasional exposure to environmental conditions and physical tasks. The employee must be able to perform the listed duties with or without accommodation and apply body mechanics when moving patients or equipment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to see, hear, stand, walk, speak, read, perform basic math calculations, and complete manual tasks with or without accommodation.
- Ability to care for oneself with little or no difficulty.
- Ability to move or reposition patients of any weight or size with assistance from another person and/or equipment.
Nice To Haves
- CPR certification.
Responsibilities
- Disinfect and sanitize surfaces extensively.
- Stock Nurse Servers at each bedside or patient room.
- Maintain a safe environment that is clear of debris and clutter.
- Transport non-controlled medications from Pharmacy to designated licensed healthcare practitioners, or from the tube system to a secured medication storage room.
- Assist with transporting equipment and other items.
- Apply body mechanics when lifting or moving patients and equipment; reposition patients of any weight or size with assistance from another person and/or equipment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
