ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES TECH at Jamestown Regional Medical Center

Jamestown, North Dakota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cleaning, Sanitation, Attention to Detail, Time Management, Communication, Teamwork, Safety Procedures, Equipment Operation

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description STATEMENT OF PURPOSE To provide a safe, sanitary, orderly, and attractive environment for patients, hospital employees and visitors. Responsible for repetitive tasks in routine cleaning and special assignments in designated areas and other assigned areas. !!$2,500 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE FOR NEW EMPLOYEES!! Full-time, benefited position working 80 hours per two week pay period. Days of work are Monday - Friday days or evenings with one weekend a month and on call rotation. Holiday work as needed. JOB FUNCTIONS Interacts with patients of all age groups (infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, pediatrics) while performing duties. Cleans patient's rooms, corridors, service areas, lounges, offices and assigned areas. Cleans and makes up discharged or transferred patient units. Cleans rest rooms and replenishes essentials. Cleans stairwells, elevators and baseboards. Collects linen and disposes of trash to designated area. Performs tasks as assigned on cleaning schedules including; washing walls, washing windows, cleaning drapes, blinds, refrigerators, etc. Washes IV stands, wheelchairs, instruments carts, utensils, etc. with germicidal solutions and transport to proper area. Moves equipment and furniture for cleaning and rearrangement. Operates various types of cleaning equipment. Cleans work area and equipment at the end of the shift. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. Requirements QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION: (ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES TECH) PREPARATION AND TRAINING - Must be able to follow oral or written orders. WORK EXPERIENCE - No formal experience is required; on ¬the job training is provided. Previous institutional housekeeping experience desirable. ATTENDANCE - Punctual and regular attendance is an essential responsibility of each employee at JRMC. Employees are expected to report to work as scheduled, on time and prepared to start working. Employees are also expected to remain at work for their entire work schedule. INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT - Work is performed independently. Employees must use his or her judgement to plan and carry out their work in situations where methods and procedures are established. CONTACTS WITH OTHERS - Frequent contact with patients, visitors and nursing personnel. SUPERVISING THE WORK OF OTHERS - Usually works independently. Does not oversee work of others. RESPONSIBILITY FOR WELFARE OF OTHERS - Carelessness could frequently results in moderate harm to patients, visitors, and co-workers caused from wet floors or improper cleaning. MENTAL/VISUAL EFFORT - Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner. Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to assure that the major requirements of this position can be met. Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability. WORKING CONDITIONS - Indoor work; good environment; hands are frequently in contact with water and cleaning solutions. May be requested to work on shifts other than the one for which hired. Is subject to falls from wet floors or reactions from dust and disinfectants. Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances. Participates in and complies with JRMC Safety Management Program. Maintains knowledge of an observes Standard Precautions. Practices sanitary technique when cleaning. OSHA Job Classification: This position is defined as a Category 1: Employee does have exposure to Bloodborne pathogens. MATERIALS AND/OR EQUIPMENT - Operates a variety of cleaning equipment. Probable costs would be minimal and limited to a single cost center. HAZARDS - No apparent exposure to physical injury; is subjected to disease and infection when cleaning contaminated rooms. PROMOTION - No formal line of promotion. BACKGROUND CHECK - A background check is required. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT - These are physical requirements of the position as it is typically performed. Inability to meet one or more of these physical requirements will not automatically disqualify a candidate or employee from the position. Upon request for a reasonable accommodation, JRMC may be able to adjust or excuse one or more of these requirements, depending on the requirement, the essential functions to which it relates, and the proposed accommodation. EMPLOYEE REQUIREMENTS Standing - Continuously Walking - Continuously Sitting - Never Hands and Finger Dexterity - Continuously Reaching with Hands and Arms - Frequently Climbing - Occasionally Stooping/Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling - Frequently Hearing/Listening - Frequently Tasting or Smelling - Occasionally Working Inside - Continuously Working Outside - Never Working in Extreme Heat - Never Working in Extreme Cold - Never Working with Hazardous Materials - Occasionally Noise - Occasionally Working in Dirt/Dust - Occasionally Lifting/Carrying/Pushing/Pulling - Up to 10 pounds - Frequently Up to 25 pounds - Occasionally Up to 75 pounds - Never Up to 100 pounds - Never

Responsibilities

The Environmental Services Tech is responsible for maintaining a safe and sanitary environment for patients, staff, and visitors through routine cleaning and special assignments. This includes cleaning patient rooms, restrooms, and common areas, as well as handling linen and trash disposal.