Environmental Services Technician- Full-Time ($1,000 Sign-On Bonus)

Description

Are you interested in building a career with other TOP PERFORMERS? Effingham Health System is committed to providing exceptional care and services in an environment that supports professional growth, diversity, and inclusion. Every team member's experience and work-life balance are a priority in our organization. EHS culture encourages and supports individuals in pursuing their career goals and well-being by providing work-life balance, flexible scheduling, career development, and all the benefits and perks you need for yourself and your family.

Benefits:

• •Retirement plans 403 (b) and 457
• •Health insurance
• •Dental Insurance
• •Vision insurance
• •Prescription Drug Plan
• •Hospital Discount
• •Flexible spending account
• •Paid time off
• •Extended Days off (Sick time)
• •Employee assistance program
• •Strive365 Wellness Program
• •Basic Life insurance (Employer Paid)
• •Voluntary Life insurance/Accident/Critical Illness
• •Disability (LTD and STD)
• •Tuition reimbursement
• •Legal and ID Shield
• •Discounted Gym membership
• •Cafeteria Payroll Deduction
• •Employee Perks Program
• •Student Loan Relief and Assistance
• •Employee Rewards and Recognition Program
• •Bereavement Leave

JOB SUMMARY

The Environmental Services Technician III reports directly to the Environmental Services Manager. The EVS Tech III performs high-level time-sensitive disinfectant cleaning tasks to maintain critical patient areas. This position Assists in all activities of the Environmental Services (EVS) department with primary duties being floor care maintenance, inventory control, EVS Tech’s computer software, and database training and support, and providing a clean, sanitary, disinfected, and safe environment to reduce the spread of disease/illness. This work is performed independently and in accordance with The Joint Commission, federal, state, and local guidelines, organizational and departmental policies and procedures. The position requires self-motivation, creativity, and capabilities to function in a semi-autonomous role within a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE

• •Responsible for performing light repair and routine maintenance on EVS powered cleaning equipment, lubricating automatic scrubbers, changing pads, installing, replacing filters, and checking batteries on equipment. Emptying cleaning agents from machines and rinsing out after use.
• •Performs and documents equipment and chemical safety inspections.
• •Operates all equipment with care and according to facility and manufacturers safety standards and procedures.
• •Reports malfunction of powered equipment to manager to prevent injury to operator or further damage to equipment.
• •Maintain inventory control of supplies and report items that need to be purchased to the manager. Shelve and organize restocked items.
• •Completes special environmental services-related projects and other specialty task, including specialized cleaning duties as assigned.
• •Performs basic floor care using dry or wet mops, floor scrubbers, and vacuums. Scrubs, strips, finishes, Shampoo, and deodorize carpeted areas and polishes patient room floor on a rotation basis.
• •Maintains up-to-date knowledge of cleaning chemicals and the appropriate use and proper dilution methods.
• •Uses chemicals in a safe manner; always uses dispensers correctly to fill labeled bottles and containers with correct chemicals as trained.
• •Conduct environmental services pre-surveys pertaining to potential health and environmental hazards with high quality and minimal supervision.
• •Monitors vendor activities and services on job sites to assure compliance with relevant contract agreements (e.g., hazardous waste contract, Orkin Pest Control, etc.).
• •Departmental Safety Champion for communicating and implementing safety measures, changes within the department and correct cleaning procedures. Communicate effectively to resolve observations of unsafe acts or procedures.
• •Participates in departmental performance improvement initiatives including, but not limited to, initiatives to improve HCAHPS scores as it relates to hospital cleanliness.
• •Provide computer assistance and support to EVS Techs related to Employee engagement platform (Our People Matter), NOVAtime (Time and attendance), Paylocity (HRIS), NetLearning, etc.
• •Provides back-up support to and assists with the duties of the Environmental Services Technician I, EVS Tech II, and Floor Techs as requested.
• •Assists with setting up for special events, meetings, seminars, educational/training programs, and other assignments according to work orders as assigned.
• •Moves and sets up furniture and equipment within rooms for cleaning purposes as needed.
• •Safely and securely collects and transports medical waste throughout the facility; Sanitizes biowaste containers and ensures medical waste storage areas are always secured.
• •Monitors the delivery and removal of containers to and from the facility by the contractor.
• •Follows departmental procedures when handling biohazardous waste, ensuring that all red bags are tied off and/or taped as per Infection Control policies and procedures.
• •Observes and reports the need for repairs to equipment, furniture, building, and fixtures by way of submitting help desk tickets via Theworkhub.
• •Attends internal meetings and in-services and participates in mandatory reviews of policies and procedures.
• •Prepare and maintain necessary reports and records as required.
• •Responsible for wearing proper protective equipment and following the appropriate guidelines.
• •Promotes teamwork daily, communicates, and reports problems and concerns to the Manager.
• •Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Level of Education: High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Formal Training: Basic computer skills to include the ability to utilize email and complete computer-based training courses with minimal assistance.

Licensure, Certification, Registration: DOT certification for Hazardous Waste required within 90 days of hire.

Work Experience: Three years’ related work Experience with various cleaning equipment in preferably a healthcare or related industry setting.