BLH EVS Associate - PT

bronsonhg; Paw Paw (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Bronson Lakeview Hospital in Paw Paw, MI is seeking an EVS Associate - PT to maintain environmental and infection control standards under the supervision of the environmental services manager. Responsibilities include cleaning patient rooms, public areas, stocking supplies, and assisting with equipment while adhering to quality standards.

The role requires effective communication with staff and patients, strong customer service, and the ability to work independently with good time management.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently.
• Must be able to communicate (verbally and in writing) in English with staff and customers.
• Interpersonal skills that reflect Bronson positively.
• Excellent customer service, thoroughness and time management.
• Able to accept delegation and prioritize tasks.
• (BBC only) Michigan driver's license and insurability may be required.

Responsibilities

• Clean patient rooms, occupied and unoccupied, public areas and surgical areas as assigned.
• Stock supplies and maintain equipment.
• Provide service to internal and external customers following policies and procedures.
• Follow isolation procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate information to the registered nurse and/or patient care staff.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and unit data per HIPAA regulations.

Skills

Ability to work independently

English communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Time management

Delegation & prioritization

Driver's license (Michigan)

Job description

Love Where You Work!

Team Bronson is compassionate, resilient and strong. We are driven by Positivity which inspires us to be our best and to go above and beyond for our patients, for one another, and for our community.

If you're ready for a rewarding new career, join Team Bronson and be part of the experience.

Location

Paw Paw-408 Hazen St. - Bronson Lakeview Hospital

Title

BLH EVS Associate - PT

Under supervision of the environmental services manager, the environmental service technician maintains environmental and infection control standards within established policies and procedures of the health care facility. Assignments include cleaning of patient rooms, occupied and unoccupied, public areas, surgical areas as well as additional areas as assigned, stocking of supplies, and cleaning and maintaining equipment. Provides service to both internal and external customers and follow standard practices and procedures that comply with regulatory requirements. Receives working instructions, and work is frequently audited for accuracy and compliance with standards of quality. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.

Effective April 19, 2021 a high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is no longer required for this position.

• Ability to work independently.


• Must be able to communicate (verbally and in writing) in English (at or above the 8th grade level) with departmental staff and internal and external customers.


• Must possess interpersonal skills that represent Bronson in a positive and professional manner.


• Must exhibit excellent customer service skills, thoroughness and time management skills..


• Must be able to comfortably accept delegation and negotiate task priorities.


• (BBC only) Michigan driver's license and insurability may be required.

Work which produces levels of mental/visual fatigue which are typical of jobs that perform a wide variety of duties with frequent and significant uncontrollable deadlines. Work may include the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT up to 40 percent of the time. Involves regularly lifting of bulky or moderately heavy weights (i.e., up to 50 pounds), and occasionally assisting with heavier tasks or expending the equivalent effort in pushing, pulling, or otherwise handling material, equipment, and other objects.

• Performs most duties while standing, sitting, and/or walking. Lifts and/or pushes supplies and equipment. Frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching, is required to perform many job duties. Ability to work while standing on a stepladder at a height of four feet is required. Occasional exposure to risk of injury when working with electrical equipment. Must be able to walk stairs when necessary. Good balance is required when performing all duties. The employee is occasionally required to work in confined spaces and occupied areas. May experience occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries. May be called upon to handle emergency or crisis situations. Required protecting clothing may include gloves, eye protection, face protection, and shoe covers.


• Performs all cleaning functions involved in daily general cleaning and maintaining of patient rooms, operating rooms and ancillary areas, patient related areas, and departmental general areas following the system's ten steps of cleaning as defined in the Environmental Services Department Manual.


• (For BBC & BLH ONLY - may do laundry)


• Maintains knowledge of, and complies with, all relevant laws, regulations per CDC, OSHA, the EPA, Joint Commission and policies, procedures and standards necessary for role.


• Follows all isolation procedures in isolation and contact plus rooms.


• Detail clean vents, fan fixtures, tops of windows, door frames, wall art, bumpers, furniture and other areas as necessary.


• Cleans public areas; lobbies, waiting rooms, rest rooms, elevators, utility rooms, exam rooms, offices, stairwells, and other areas assigned.


• Collects and replaces all sharps and black pharmacy box containers in patient care areas. Documents and maintains records of assigned cleaning tasks.

Restocking of supplies in assigned areas as needed.

Communicates information and requests as appropriate to the registered nurse and/or patient care assistant.

Communicate and provide exceptional service to patients, staff, families and visitors.

Maintains confidentiality of patient and unit data per HIPPA regulations.

Removes trash and soiled linen from assigned areas and transports to disposal area.

Keeps work areas neat and orderly, cleans equipment and assists with other duties as assigned.

May operate mechanical floor equipment such as IMops, vacuums, sweepers and other related environmental equipment.

Cleans equipment and stores in assigned locations.

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