Lead Environmental Services Aide

Mass General Brigham • Boston, MA

3d • $21 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. Job Summary Summary: Responsible for carrying out set plans and leading department activities such as huddles and coordination of labor during their shift to ensure all hospital areas are safe, orderly and in sanitary condition in the absence of the supervisor.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
• Experience working with the cleaning equipment and chemicals used in hospitals and healthcare centers 2-3 years required
• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports hospital mission, vision, values statements, standards, policies and procedures, confidentiality, corporate compliance plan, customer service standards, and ethical behavior.
• Collaborates with multiple disciplines to effectively and efficiently provide patient care and achieve the desired patient outcome.
• Applies critical thinking to assess, plan, and implement day-to-day operations, and communicates updates to team members knowledge of health and sanitation standards, physical stamina, ability to operate heavy machines, familiarity with industrial cleaners and chemicals, and the willpower to work effectively with various populations.

Nice To Haves

• Class D Passenger Vehicle Driver's License [State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred
• Pest Control Technician [Massachusetts License] - Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources, Pesticide Program preferred

Responsibilities

• Cleans and disinfects patient rooms, floors, offices, conference rooms, equipment, furniture, common areas, and waiting rooms following hospital-approved infection prevention standards.
• Performs high level cleaning in specialized areas such as clinical areas, surgical suites, cath lab, specialty rooms, and sterile areas without direct supervision.
• Serves as a resource for external and internal department team members on environmental services matters.
• Provides input on department processes and training materials and provides suggestions for improvement.
• Collaborates with multiple departments to ensure patient and department priorities are met day-to-day that result in the safest outcomes for our patients and customers.
• Uses proper personal protective equipment and cleaning procedures specific to infectious elements in isolation rooms. Ensures environmental services team members maintain proper infection control cleaning standards at all times, including hand hygiene requirements.
• Understands and uses proper hospital-approved chemicals and disinfectants and follows dwell times (amount of time the chemical or disinfectant needs to stay wet on surface) for each task performed and product used.
• Understands how to handle various types of waste such as regular, recycling, hazardous, chemo, regulated medical waste, pharmaceutical, and radioactive.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 50% Off MBTA passes
• Access to childcare resources and emergency backup care
• 403(b), Cash Balance Retirement Plan, and Tax-Sheltered Annuity options
• Exclusive “Perks” - enjoy discounts on tickets and passes for everything from ski resorts to museums to sporting events)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED