Floor Tech - Environmental Services - FT Varies (63675)

ANDERSON HOSPITAL•Maryville, IL

6d•$15 - $25

About The Position

The Floor Tech performs floor care and maintenance throughout Anderson Hospital and other Anderson locations as needed, following organizational policies and procedures to help provide a safe environment and reduce harmful pathogens. The role uses cleaning and maintenance chemicals and floor equipment according to Environmental Services procedures. The technician may interact with patients and families and is expected to communicate appropriately with patients, visitors, staff, and other health care workers. The position also requires flexibility to adjust daily workflow or assignments to meet facility needs. Primary hours are 8:00 p.m. to 4:30 a.m., with every-other-weekend work at Anderson Hospital. Specific floor care projects may require flexible hours and travel to any Anderson location. The position is full-time, 80 hours.

Requirements

Ability to read and follow written instructions.
Ability to understand and follow verbal instructions.
Two years of floor care experience.

Responsibilities

Perform all types of floor care and maintenance throughout the facility, including hard surfaces and carpeting.
Follow organizational safety, risk management, and infection control standards and promote a culture of safety.
Clean and perform routine maintenance on floor equipment, requesting assistance from Plant Operations and Maintenance as needed.
Maintain accurate floor care logs and checklists.
Operate equipment carefully and according to facility and manufacturer safety standards and procedures.
Participate in departmental performance improvement initiatives, including initiatives related to HCAHPS scores for hospital cleanliness and quietness.
Perform project work and specialty tasks according to facility needs, such as conference room setup and dismantling, stairwell and elevator cleaning, and hanging cubicle curtains.
Cover EVS Tech I or EVS Tech II duties as needed, including patient room and office cleaning and trash and linen collection.
Remove waste and transport it to the appropriate disposal area while identifying the proper waste stream, including regulated medical, recyclable, solid, and hazardous waste.
Follow infection prevention practices, including proper cleaning processes, hand hygiene, standard and isolation precautions when required, and proper use of personal protective equipment.
Recognize and adhere to patient privacy requirements under HIPAA.
Use critical thinking and prioritization skills and demonstrate personal accountability.
Use appropriate resources to ensure identified problems or concerns are followed through and resolved.
Communicate appropriately with patients, visitors, health care workers, and other facility staff.
Model the organization's mission through interactions with patients, families, visitors, and facility staff.