Environmental Services Tech I

aah; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Eligible

Job summary

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Environmental Services is seeking a full-time Environmental Services Associate to clean and disinfect patient areas, operate cleaning equipment, and maintain a safe hospital environment. The role follows strict infection control procedures and requires adherence to department policies during every shift.

Working hours are 3:00pm to 11:30pm, 40 hours per week, with pay range $18.85 to $28.30 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect assigned areas (rooms, offices, restrooms, hallways) using hospital procedures.
• Operate cleaning equipment per department instructions and ensure safe, orderly workspaces.
• Prepare and handle cleaning chemicals following safety policies and labeling requirements.
• Move and arrange furniture/equipment for cleaning, and restock supplies as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow infection control policies at all times.

Job description

Department:

11906 Advocate Lutheran General Hospital - Environmental Services

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hou rs Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

3:00pm to 11:30pm

Pay Range:

$18.85 - $28.30

Major Responsibilities:

• Clean/disinfects assigned area(s) by washing walls, doors, door frames, ceilings, patient televisions, windows, furniture, tile, fixtures, appliances, floors, and equipment with appropriate cleaning solutions using procedures and following schedules specific to each item. Assigned area(s) may include, but are not limited to, patient rooms, offices, meeting rooms, rest rooms, elevators stairwells and other areas of the hospital and/or off-site facilities.
• 1)Operates various equipment following department procedures.
• 2)Use chemicals and solution following department policy.
• 3)Keeps work areas in orderly, clean and safe condition.

Customer Satisfaction-Demonstrates a commitment to satisfying customer needs and exceeding customer expectations.

• 1)Utilized AIDET with both Internal Customer and External Customers, meeting system goal.
• 2)Demonstrates ability to identify and resolve interpersonal conflicts constructively when dealing with fellow associates.
• 3)Demonstrates a positive, supportive attitude to patient families and other personnel in emergency and non-emergency situation.
• 4)Displays patient and tact when dealing with other hospital personnel.
• 5)Presents department in a positive manner to all contacts.
• 6)Maintains courteous and pleasant attitude to patients, families and other contacts.
• 7)Maintains confidential patient and departmental information.
• 8)Utilizes appropriate chain of command in resolving complaints, grievances or problems.

Use appropriate procedures following patient discharges.

• 1)Thoroughly washes and sanitizes beds when patients are discharged; makes beds with clean linen in accordance with department procedures.
• 2)Thoroughly cleans and sanitizes entire room and washroom when patients are discharged, utilizing established department procedures.
• 3)Use appropriate germicide in disinfecting rooms.

Select cleaning materials and supplies appropriate to the job and transports them to work area.

• 1)Clean all assigned areas utilizing the established department procedures.
• 2)Clean all assigned areas utilizing the established department procedures.
• 3)Replenishes supplies such as paper towels, toilet tissues, soap, etc.; pick up additional supplies from the environmental services storeroom when needed.
• 4)Routinely collects waste;sanitizes all garbage cans.
• 5)Observes and follows Standard (Universal)Precautions, Infection Control Policies, and departmental policies and procedures.
• 6)Clean or sanitize after emergency spills as requested.
• 7)Place full, tied bags of soiled linen in linen chutes.
• 8)Ensures a safe clean attractive environment for patient, visitors and associates at all times.
• 9)Washes hand thoroughly throughout the day; follows and adheres to Hospital handwash policy.

Prepares detergents, germicidal solutions and other cleaning/disinfecting solutions according to established formulas. Sweeps, dust mops, and wet mop floor areas and spot cleans carpets using appropriate solutions. Shampoos furniture, carpets and rugs using appropriate equipment and supplies and adhering to applicable schedules.

• 1)Identifies types of soiled and/or spotting and utilizes proper solutions as outlined in departmental policies and procedures.
• 2)Handles chemicals and solutions following departmental policies.
• 3)Ensures that all chemicals and solutions are in properly labeled containers.
• 4)Adheres to safety regulations as outlined in departmental policy and procedure.

Move equipment and furniture for cleaning, rearrangement and/or relocation. Arrange furniture and equipment in an orderly fashion, and in accordance with applicable floor plans, after cleaning assigned area(s).

• 1)Arrange furniture for meetings, workshops and community affairs according to specifications of responsible department/individual as required.
• 2)Cleans equipment and notifies supervisor of equipment needing repair.
• 3)Appropriately reports safety hazards.
• 4)Returns unused supplies to closet where obtained, cleans carts and equipment and ensures all items are replaced in an orderly manner.

Collects and/or distributes soiled and/or clean linens, as required. Collects trash and/or waste from all areas of the hospital, as required.

• 1)Collects hazardous and medical waste according to procedures establish by the Infection Control Committee. Sanitizes all garbage/waste disposal containers.
• 2)Separates regular and recycle trash according to procedure.

Demonstrates commitment to professional growth and competence:

• 1)Attends all mandatory departmental and hospital meetings and in-services.
• 2)Completes annual CBT's required.
• 3)Follows written department goals and objectives, and review annually with managers.
• 4)Seeks education and learning experiences in areas of ide