Environmental Services Specialist

Insight Hospital and Medical Center; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401K matching

Disability & life insurance

Supplementary coverages

Job summary

Insight Institute of Neuroscience & Neurosurgery (IINN) seeks an Environmental Services Specialist to clean and maintain hospital areas under supervision of the Environmental Services Lead. You will ensure rapid turnover between cases and patient stays, while following aseptic techniques and safety protocols.

Qualifications include a HS diploma or GED, basic English communications, and prior cleaning experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in hygiene and environmental cleaning preferred.
• Experience cleaning and disinfecting handling biological materials preferred.
• Good verbal and written English communication; follow safety instructions.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced hospital setting.
• Willingness to learn and participate in safety and educational activities.

Responsibilities

• Clean assigned areas and maintain supplies for rapid turnover.
• Operate vacuum cleaners, washing machines and related equipment.
• Coordinate with hospital staff to clean patient rooms.
• Dispose of trash and biohazard waste using proper techniques.
• Establish a regular cleaning schedule for all facility areas.
• Respond to hospital cleaning needs promptly.

Skills

Cleaning

Disinfection

English communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Insight Institute of Neuroscience & Neurosurgery (IINN) aims to advance, challenge, and revolutionize neurosciences and medicine through scientific research and advanced technology, driven by a passion to help others regardless of any obstacles and challenges that may lie ahead. Our integrated team of medical professionals does so through creative, innovative techniques and care principles developed because of our continuous pursuit to improve the field of medicine. Our integrated team works together to find solutions to both common and complex medical concerns to ensure more powerful, reliable results. Having multiple specialties “under one roof” Insight achieves its purpose in providing a comprehensive, collaborative approach to neuromusculoskeletal care and rehabilitation to ensure optimal results. Our singular focus is Patient Care Second to None!

Insight Surgical Hospital is a small, friendly and minimally invasive surgical center and clinic with patient services second to none! We are proud of our fast-paced, patient-focused, team-oriented environment with professionals in neurology, orthopedics, pain management, chiropractic, gastroenterology, podiatry specialties and more. Every member of our team is crucial to the patient experience and our success! Our Hospital and Clinic do not treat general illnesses, including COVID-19, and has required health safety measures in place for everyone prior to entering the facility, including temperature and symptom checks, required PPE and other health hygiene measures.

Job Summary

Under supervision of Environmental Services Lead, the Environmental Services Specialist is responsible for the cleaning of all assigned areas in which they are trained to clean, while maintaining appropriate supplies and facilitating rapid turnover from case to case or patient to patient. The ESS conducts room cleaning, general cleaning and office cleaning. This professional demonstrates knowledge of principles and practices of aseptic technique, general cleaning, standard precaution, use of personal protective equipment and safe use of chemical cleaners. This person must be able to work under pressure and in situations that demand patience, tact, stamina and endurance. Must be able to assist other departments as needed.

Benefits for our Full Time Team Members

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• 401K with Matching; offerings vested fully @ 3 months of employment paired with eligibility to contribute
• Short & Long Disability, and Life Term insurance, complementary of Full Time Employment
• Additional Supplementary coverages offered @ employee's elections: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, AD&D, etc.

Duties

• Takes initiative to perform tasks without supervision
• Apply appropriate techniques to adhere to cleaning standards
• Wipe down designated areas containing blood or other bodily fluids and then disinfect the area of contact
• Coordinates with hospital staff in a professional manner to clean patient rooms
• Operate various types of cleaning equipment such as vacuum cleaners, washing machines, etc.
• Responds to hospital cleaning needs in a timely manner
• Maintains and monitors cleaning supplies inventory
• Disposes of trash and biohazard waste using proper techniques
• Establishes a regular cleaning schedule for all areas of the facility
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Demonstrates eligibility to work for any employer in the U.S.
• High school diploma, GED, or suitable equivalent required
• Previous experience is preferred in hygiene and healthy environmental control
• Previous experience cleaning and disinfecting sensitive biological materials is desired
• Demonstrates skill in verbal and written English communications for the safe and effective use of chemical cleaning agents and safety instructions, or understands translation of English to assure the above
• Demonstrates enthusiasm and drive
• Exudes respect and flexibility to impact the workplace in a positive manner
• Willingness to participate in goal-setting and educational activities for own growth and advancement
• Ability to relate and work effectively with hospital staff
• Is aware of standards of cleaning and performs in accordance with them
• Able to remain on task and be self motivatedAble to work in a fast paced environment
• Must be prompt and reliable
• Ability to provide assistance outside normal job duties
• Demonstrates a high level communication
• Ability to handle biological materials compliantly

Insight is an equal opportunity employer and values workplace diversity!