Environmental Services-Custodial Worker 2-James

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Ohio; On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center invites applications for Environmental Services-Custodial Worker 2 at James Cancer Hospital. Under general supervision, you will transport patients, clean patient areas and assist with linen and waste removal, contributing to safe, comfortable care environments.

Responsibilities include moving patients by cart or wheelchair, maintaining clean exam rooms and equipment, restocking supplies, and reporting equipment issues.

Qualifications

• Reading, writing and math skills commensurate with duties required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous health care or service oriented field experience in a health care setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients as assigned by cart, bed, wheelchair, and/or motor vehicle to various areas of the Medical Center.
• Maintains patient transport carts and wheelchairs for cleanliness and safe operating conditions; prepares carts and wheelchairs for transport on lift system; reports defective transportation equipment.
• Maintains clean environment in exam rooms, assists with cleaning floors and equipment.
• Assists in the removal of items, used and unused, and soiled linens and trash; inventories and restocks supplies and linens.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading

Writing

Math

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Environmental Services-Custodial Worker 2-James Department: Job Description

Under general supervision, transports patients of The Ohio State University Medical Center as assigned; Maintains patient transport carts, related mobile equipment and work areas.

• Transports patients as assigned by cart, bed, wheelchair, and/or motor vehicle to various areas of the Medical Center.
• Observes patients and reports any unusual or adverse change immediately to appropriate staff.
• Converses with patients to convey a friendly and positive atmosphere.
• Assists with patient handling as required.
• Maintains patient transport carts and wheelchairs for cleanliness and safe operating conditions; prepares carts and wheelchairs for transport on lift system; reports defective transportation equipment.
• Maintains clean environment in exam rooms, assist with cleaning floors and equipment.
• Assists in the removal of items, used and unused, and soiled linens and trash; Inventories and restocks supplies and linens.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education Required Per Classified Civil Svc Specs or equivalent combination of education and experience Required Qualifications Per Classified Civil Service Requirements; Reading, writing and math (add, subtract, multiply, and divide) skills commensurate with job duties required; High School Diploma or equivalent preferred; Previous health care or service oriented field experience in an acute health care setting is preferred.

Location: James Cancer Hospital (0375) Position Type: Regular Scheduled Hours: 40 Shift: Varying Shifts

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

Ohio State benefits give you options to take care of what matters most to you — and opportunities to make adjustments as your life and needs change, including:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

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