Environmental Service Tech - Part time or Full time

Kearney County Health Services; Minden (NE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kearney County Health Services in Nebraska is seeking an Environmental Services Tech to maintain a clean, safe hospital and clinic environment. The role involves daily cleaning, disinfection between surgeries, and stocking supplies to support patient care.

The position is full-time with varied shifts including evenings and weekends; responsibilities include infection control, laundry tasks, and adherence to safety policies in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with staff, healthcare providers, and patients.
• Clear reading, writing and speaking in English.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Internet on a PC.
• Ability to understand complex healthcare laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cleaning tasks of the facility including hospital, clinic, public patient areas and offices.
• Disinfect and sanitize Operating Room/Surgical Suite between surgeries and at end of day.
• Maintain cleanliness of floors, walls, fixtures and equipment; restock supplies as needed.
• Handle laundry tasks and proper linen processing; manage bio-hazardous waste per policy.
• Follow infection control, safety policies and complete required paperwork and reports.

Skills

Teamwork

English communication

Computer skills

Regulatory reading

Education

None required

Job description

Description:

Multiple scheduling options are available

• 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM
• Holiday Rotation (required)

Description:

Days and Hours: Multiple scheduling options are available

Full time (benefited): 40 hours per week (preferred)

Environmental Services:

• 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM
• Weekend Rotation (required)
• Holiday Rotation (required)

OR

Part time (non-benefited): 12-18 hours per week

Surgical Services / Laundry:

• Weekdays – Afternoon / Early Evening

(cleaning of operating room / surgical suite between and after surgical cases)

• One Sunday shift per month preferred (flexible hours)

OR

Environmental Services:

• 4:00 AM - 8:00 AM or 5:00 PM - 9:00 pm
• Weekdays
• Schedule can vary, reach out for more details! *

Job Title: Environmental Services Tech

Department: Environmental Services

Reports To: Director of Environmental Services

Position Summary: Provide a safe, clean and comfortable environment for patients in accordance with the healthcare laws and regulations of the State of Nebraska, and the directives, policies, and budgets established by KCHS.

Essential Job Functions Duties And Responsibilities

Perform daily cleaning tasks of the facility including the hospital, clinic, public patient areas, and office areas

• Understand daily cleaning tasks, know where all environmental services supplies are located and how to correctly use them.
• Understand and carry out correct use of all chemicals.
• Ensure the Operating Room/Surgical Suite is sterile and safe by cleaning, disinfecting, and sanitizing OR tables, equipment, and floors between surgeries and at end of day
• May also be tasked with ensuring other areas of the facility (offices, patient rooms, clinic rooms, ER, bathrooms, and hallways) are dust free, clean, and sanitized (including but not limited to: corners, ceilings, floors, walls, vents, mirrors, cubical curtains, shades, furnishings)
• Keep all floors clean and in good conditions, may include; sweeping, mopping, stripping, waxing, vacuuming and shampooing.
• Keep all soap and paper towel dispensers clean, sanitized and stocked.
• Keep all utility and store rooms clean, stocked and organized.
• Make sure all carts are cleaned and supplies are stocked and ready for the next day before leaving at the end of the day

Complete all work lists daily, weekly, and monthly

• Follow proper procedure while completing all work assignments and paperwork.
• Job and corresponding paperwork must be completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Insure all paperwork is turned in when it is due.
• Understand when and how to correctly submit work orders for any repairs needed

Use all housekeeping equipment properly

• Understand how to correctly use all housekeeping equipment, including vacuums, shampooers, microfiber moping system, nano edge, walk behind floor scrubber, buffers, zamboni, etc.
• Follow manufacturer recommendations and facility procedure when using all equipment.
• Clean all equipment as scheduled along with as needed to insure it is clean and in good working order. Report any issues with equipment to the Director of Environmental Services as soon as possible.
• Sanitize all equipment used for isolation or spills immediately after use.

Perform laundry tasks on rotating basis

• Understand how to correctly use all laundry equipment, including scale, washers, dryers, etc.
• Follow correct procedure when picking up soiled linens and delivering clean linens to all areas of the facility.
• Accurately sort and weigh linen and right the weight down to the appropriate department.
• Treat soiled linens and wash and dry linens according to proper procedure.
• Remove all stained and worn out linens from inventory and document removal.
• Get new laundry out of the storeroom as necessary to maintain an adequate supply. Correctly document what new laundry is gotten out.

Handle bio-hazardous waste

• Understand how to properly handle bio-hazardous waste.
• Correctly remove and handle all biohazard materials.

Follow all regulations, policies, and procedures

• Understand we are required to follow facility, state and federal regulations and that following them is not negotiable.
• Know how to find the department policies and procedures or ask a supervisor when you have questions.
• Help insure policies are up to date, correct and followed.
• Do not work over 40 hours without prior approval of the department director.
• Report to work well groomed and observe established uniform/dress guidelines, including visibly wearing a name identification badge.
• Display self-respect and pride in KCHS.

General Requirements

Personal Responsibilities

• Works in harmony with assigned co-workers and other department staff.
• Is punctual in attendance. Adjusts personal schedule to work as scheduled. Provides proper notification for absence as per hospital policy.
• Accepts and responds to constructive criticism, assigned duties and suggestions in a cooperative manner.
• Demonstrates the ability to accept and implement change
• Completes assignments accurately and on time.
• Participates in continuing education programs and staff meetings as evidenced by attendance records.
• Where applicable, floats to other areas as assigned; responds to floating requested with a positive attitude.
• Willingly accepts assignments to special projects.
• Attentive to detail, record-keeping and required paperwork inherent to the position.
• Demonstrates kindness, courteousness, and sensitivity to patients, families, physicians, co-workers and visitors at all times.

Customer Service

• Assists all patients, family members/significant others, physicians, visitors and employees in a friendly manner.
• Introduces self and uses caring, thoughtful words either in person or on the telephone.
• Demonstrates ethical and appropriate behavior for a healthcare environment to include, but not limited to, dignity, patient’s rights and privacy, and the maintenance of confidentiality of patient information.
• Demonstrates caring. If unable to assist an individual in needs, offers to find someone who can.
• Demonstrate proper telephone etiquette. If transferring a telephone call, announces the caller and briefly explains the situation before ending the transfer.
• Always makes eye contact when speaking with patients, family members/significant others, visitors, employees, etc. Knocks before entering a room or office. Addresses all individuals courteously.
• Keeps voice down, does not shout or use improper language. Responds to all inquiries promptly and courteously.
• Shares information so that the people who need to be aware of the facts are informed.

Infection Control

• Demonstrates adherence to infection control policies as evidenced by in-service attendance records and employee practices
• Demonstrates correct hand washing technique.
• Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and uses same in practice.
• Notifies the Infection Control Nurse of real or potential exposures.

Risk Management & Safety Program

• Demonstrates adherence to risk management and safety policies and codes as evidenced by in-service attendance records and employee practices.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment for patient and co-workers.
• Follows all general safety rules.
• Notified the Safety Director and/or Risk Manager of incidents involving injury or having the potential for injury. Submits incident reports according to hospital policy.

Requirements

Educational Responsibilities

• Completes required careLearning modules
• Completes other required certifications or classes as necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

• None required
• Must be 16 to apply

Certificates, Licensure, Registrations

• None required
• CPR certification preferred

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively to maintain good working relationships with staff, healthcare providers, and patients
• Must be capable of communicating clearly (reading, writing and speaking) in the English Language.
• Must be proficient in the operation of a personal computer with Microsoft Office and the Internet
• Must be capable of reading and comprehending complex healthcare laws and regulations.