Housekeepers - Environmental Services TechnicianInternal Compensation Grade H11Work Shift Evening (United States of America)Full Time - Evenings3pm-11:30 pmGreat BenefitsThis critical role provides the full range of support necessary for regular, terminal, and isolation cleaning. A key part of this role's accountability is to ensure compliance standards are maintained during the cleaning of hospital specialty areas (i.e. Operating Room Suites, CATH Labs, GI Labs, VARU, Pharmacy Compounding Lab, Vascular, Labor and Delivery Suites, etc.). More general duties include the following; 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.Responsibilities Core Responsibilities and Essential FunctionsSafety & Infection PreventionPerforms the full range of restroom cleaning and complete patient room cleaning, always following the cleaning protocol based on room, area, and location type (regular, terminal, isolation).Follows infection prevention protocols and selects proper chemicals to accomplish cleaning tasks.Performs routine cleaning tasks such as maintenance of walls, doors, glass/windows, furniture, equipment, floors, including dust mopping, wet mopping, corners, edges, base coves, and kick plates.Properly removes trash and linen, ensuring that waste stream guidelines and protocols are followed based on waste type (solid waste, bio‑waste, chemotherapy waste, pharmaceutical waste, etc.).Consistently uses correct personal protective equipment (PPE) and donning and doffing techniques for personal and others' safety.Consistently uses proper lifting techniques to avoid personal injury.Complies with all hospital and department rules, policies, and procedures.Follows protocols for the proper and safe use of Ultra Violet Light equipment.Places the proper type, size, and number of replacement liners in waste containers and completes proper tie‑off as required.TeamworkWorks with special project teams and/or projects as assigned by the supervisor.Participates in performance‑improvement projects as required.Customer ServiceAlways exhibits a positive disposition when greeting and supporting staff members, patients, and visitors.Consistently practices strong customer‑service and interpersonal skills when interacting with patients, patient family members, guests, and co‑workers.Consistently practices skills and behaviors that support efforts toward “World Class Service.”CommunicationDocuments daily assignments completed and adjusts to staff shortages, covering other assigned areas.Uses the Epic system to maintain a productive flow of beds and patients, logging in and out as required.Required for All JobsPerforms other duties as assigned. Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent (Preferred or Required). Some experience (Preferred).Ability to speak fluent English and read, write, and understand simple instructions in English.Completion of the Departmental Training Program within thirty (30) days of employment.Preferred Licenses and CertificationsNone specified.We understand the importance of a fair and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.#J-18808-Ljbffr
