Environmental Services Technician Job Listing at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames, IA (Job ID 8649)
Position Summary: Under general supervision, performs general housekeeping functions directed at maintaining the Medical Center and its facilities in a clean, sanitary, attractive, and orderly condition. Exhibits and promotes a cooperative team spirit. Ensures all actions taken in carrying out responsibilities support patient-centered care.
Position Responsibilities:
* Actively participates in medical center and departmental teams promoting continuous quality improvement and patient satisfaction, including but not limited to department huddles, quarterly updates, and Kainexus.
* Cleans and disinfects patient care areas, public restrooms, administrative areas, kitchen, cafeteria, morgue, and meeting rooms.
* Removes general and potentially infectious medical waste and transports it to a general holding and/or disposal area.
* Cleans and disinfects all types of body fluids.
* Cleans windows, furniture, air diffusers and grilles, doors, and entrances.
* Performs cleaning tasks as assigned to meet the needs of the organization.
* Identifies mechanical or structural deficiencies in assigned areas and reports them for correction utilizing reporting software.
* Follows Standard Work.
Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience:
Required Qualifications (Including any licensure, certification, education): Entry-level position. After a sufficient training period, must be able to comprehend and demonstrate knowledge of institutional housekeeping activities and services; safety and regulatory standards; housekeeping equipment and supplies; supervisory principles and techniques.
Organizational Requirements: Maintain stroke education per regulatory requirements.
Preferred Qualifications: High school diploma or GED preferred.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
* Ability to read, write, and speak English.
* Ability to use telephone and pager system.
* Ability to understand oral and written instructions; ability to maintain simple records.
* Ability to exhibit and promote a cooperative team spirit.
* Experienced in and able to interact with numerous and diverse customers.
* Excellent communication, problem-solving, and customer service skills.
* Ability to adapt quickly to unexpected changes in circumstances.
* Knowledge of body mechanics and universal/safety precautions.
* Adherence to Departmental and Hospital policies and procedures.
* Position requires wearing and maintaining a uniform.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Experience: Related work experience in a health care facility is preferred.
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