Environmental Services-Custodial Worker 2-James

Ohio State University; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University is seeking an Environmental Services-Custodial Worker 2 in James Cancer Hospital. The role involves transporting patients using carts, beds and wheelchairs, maintaining cleanliness of transport equipment, and supporting patient handling activities across a busy medical center.

Responsibilities include keeping exam rooms and floors clean, removing trash and linens, and restocking supplies.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients as assigned using carts, beds, wheelchairs, or motor vehicles.
• Maintain patient transport carts and related mobile equipment and keep work areas clean.
• Assist with patient handling and observe patients for unusual changes and report them promptly.
• Clean exam rooms, floors and equipment; remove soiled linens and trash.
• Inventory and restock supplies and linens; prepare carts and wheelchairs for transport on lift systems.

Job description

Job Title

Environmental Services-Custodial Worker 2-James

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.

Additional Information

• 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.

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