Housekeeper - Environmental Services Technician - Full Time - Days - Yellow at 5000 Wellstar Medical Group, LLC

Marietta, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Housekeeping, Environmental services, Infection prevention, Waste management, Customer service, Interpersonal skills, Cleaning protocols, PPE usage, Lifting techniques, Epic system, Safety compliance

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift Day (United States of America) Housekeeper EVS Tech Housekeeper Days Yellow Tower 1) Proper removal, placement and transporting of waste (i.e. Solid, Chemotherapy, Bio-Hazard, Pharmaceutical, & Hot), recyclables, and other regulated materials; 2) Proper use of Ultra Violet Light devices; and 3) Changing out, removal and replacement of containers (Sharps, Pharmacy Waste, Bio-Hazard, & Chemo Therapy). Since this role is extremely visible to all stakeholders, the incumbent must have good customer service and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with staff members, guests, patients and their families. Individuals will be trained and authorized to handle the proper duties in their assigned areas. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Safety & Infection Prevention * Performs the full range of restroom cleaning and complete patient room cleaning. Always following the cleaning protocol as determined by room, area, location type, i.e. regular room cleaning, terminal cleaning, isolation room cleaning, etc. * Follows infection prevention protocols, knowledgeable of and selects the proper chemicals to accomplish cleaning task(s) * Performs the full range of routine type cleaning tasks such as maintenance of wall, doors, glass/windows, furniture, equipment, floors to include dust mopping, wet mopping, corners, edges, base coves, kick plates, etc. * The proper removal of trash and linen, ensuring that waste streams guidelines and protocol is followed based on waste type, i.e. solid waste, bio-waste, chemotherapy waste, pharmaceutical waste, etc. * Consistently uses correct personal protective equipment (PPE) and donning and doffing techniques to ensure personal safety and that of others. * Consistently uses proper lifting techniques to avoid personal injury. * Comply with all hospital and department rules, policies and procedures. * Follow all protocol for proper and safe us of Ultra Violet Light equipment * Places proper type, size and number of replacement liners in waste containers and complete proper tie off as required. Customer Service * Always exhibit a positive disposition when greeting and supporting staff members, patients, and visitors. * Consistently practices great customer service shills and interpersonal skills when interacting with patients, patient family members, guest and co-workers. * Consistently practices skills and behaviors that support efforts toward World Class Service Teamwork * Work with special project team and/or projects as assigned by supervisor. * Participate in performance improvement projects as required Communication * Documents daily assignments completed. Adjusts to staff shortages and covers other assigned areas. * Uses Epic system to maintain productive flow of beds and patients. Logs in and out as required. Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Required Minimum Education: High School Diploma General-Preferred or GED General-Preferred Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. Required Minimum Experience: Some experience Preferred Required Minimum Skills: Ability to understand simple instructions in English, The satisfactory completion of the Departmental Training Program must be accomplished during the first thirty (30) days of employment. Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more. Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care and inclusive culture, Wellstar is one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems. Every day, 24,000+ of us work together to provide personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life – and our team members are the foundation of that care. Mission, Vision & Values At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients’ and team members’ expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery. OUR MISSION: To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. OUR VISION: Deliver world-class healthcare to every person, every time. OUR VALUES: We serve with compassion We pursue excellence We honor every voice Culture of Excellence Wellstar consistently receives attention and accolades from national organizations that set the standards for world-class care. Our system-wide practice of safety principles, assessing and addressing errors and seeking feedback from our patients and customers continually earns recognition for advances in safety and quality. Featured on the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For” list and Seramount 100 Best Companies list, we not only provide top-notch care for our patients, but also foster the culture of Wellstar as a Great Place to Work.

Responsibilities

The Environmental Services Technician is responsible for maintaining hospital cleanliness, including patient rooms and restrooms, while adhering to strict infection prevention protocols. They also manage the safe handling, transport, and disposal of various waste streams and operate specialized cleaning equipment.