Environmental Services Tech - PRN

Description

Essential Job Functions

1. Cleans lobby, Emergency Room, Medical Records and/or bathrooms depending on schedule.
2. Germicides all counter tops, bathrooms; removes trash, dust mops, damp mops, and displays "wet floor" signs as appropriate.
3. After general cleaning is complete, refers to slips at nurse’s station to clean discharged patient rooms.
4. Spot cleans walls; washes furniture and beds with germicide; cleans mirrors, sinks, toilets, tub or shower, high dust drapes, TV and doors; makes up bed with clean linen; dusts and damp mops bathrooms and displays "Wet Floor" sign as appropriate; vacuums carpets.
5. Notifies nurse’s station that patient rooms are ready for next patient once cleaned.
6. Performs daily patient room cleaning by emptying trash; high dusts, damp wipes with germicide over bed tables, bedside tables, telephone and window sills. Germicides toilet, sink, tub or shower; dust mops and damp mops room, vacuums carpet and inspects work.
7. Reports broken furniture and unsafe conditions to Supervisor.
8. Labor and Delivery Area: Dresses in scrub suit; terminally cleans by germiciding walls, floor, tables, Rick bucket and light fixtures. Wipes down with dry cloth; uses mop to remove water from floor.
9. Answers department pages and responds to problems in a professional and timely manner.
10. Performs other duties as assigned in a positive and cooperative manner.

At end of shift, cleans and prepares cart for next days work.

Requirements

JOB SUMMARY: The environmental services tech is responsible for cleaning patient rooms, bathrooms and offices in accordance with prescribed procedures in order to ensure a clean environment and prevent the spread of germs.

1. Education - High school graduate or equivalent preferred. Must be able to read and write.

2. Experience - Prior institutional housekeeping experience preferred. Must be able to perform short cycle, repetitive duties under specific instruction.

B. Personal:

• 1. Works effectively with others.
• 2. Willingness to work under supervision. Willing to assume responsibility for supervision of others.
• 3. Conforms to established dress code policy; always neat and in appropriate business attire.

OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Determination Category:

• Category I - Frequent possible exposures to blood/body fluids when performing routine tasks.

X Category II - Normally no possible exposure to blood/body fluids, but could be asked

• to perform a task that could place the individual at risks for possible exposure.
• No Category - Never will be exposed to blood/body fluids (while performing daily tasks)