Environmental Services Technician

Community Health at Home; Nebraska City (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health at Home is seeking dedicated environmental services staff to maintain a clean and safe hospital environment for patients and staff. This role includes cleaning duties, equipment operation, and promoting a culture of quality and service. A strong candidate will have interpersonal skills and a commitment to customer service, with a preference for candidates with healthcare cleaning experience.

Qualifications

• Basic reading and writing skills required.
• Customer service driven professionalism.
• Maintain professional appearance.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and disinfects patient areas following procedures.
• Operates cleaning equipment and disposes of waste.
• Provides support in training new employees.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer Service

Education

High school or GED

Job description

Responsibilities

Up to $1,500 Sign on Bonus

JOB SUMMARY / PURPOSE

As a values-based organization, our employees:

1) Promote a strong belief in CHI Health’s Mission, values, and Goals.

2) Demonstrate behavior consistent with CH Health’s Core Values: Reverence, Integrity, Compassion, and Excellence.

Provide a clean, safe, and friendly environment for patients, visitors, and staff in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. Uses and discloses patient protected health information: 1) Only as it applies to job functions, 2) in amounts minimally necessary for the intended purpose, and 3) in a confidential manner.

ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Cleans and disinfects patient, ancillary, and public areas as assigned daily following established procedures.
2. Operates manual, battery-powered, and electric equipment such as mechanical floor cleaners and vacuums. Maintains and stores all equipment in a safe, sanitary manner.
3. Collects, handles, and disposes of designated waste streams and soiled linens in the prescribed manner.
4. Completes stat and routine discharge room cleans.
5. Adheres to all hospital required Safety, Risk Management, and Infection Control practices.
6. Identifies and reports work orders for maintenance/refurbishing needs.
7. Inspects EVS equipment for cleanliness and need for repair.
8. Provides support with the training and orientation of new employees.
9. Greets and directs visitors, patients, and staff. Provides assistance as needed.
10. Attends all meetings and training sessions as required.
11. Completes all mandatory education requirements.
12. Follows established hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
13. Initiates and promotes quality improvement, seeking to meet customer requirements and cost efficiency.
14. On occasion, may perform duties of Linen Tech.
15. Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education for Staff Job Levels

• High school or GED preferred.
• Basic reading and writing skills required to understand and use chemical labels, SDS sheets, OSHA standards, isolation procedures, written instructions, and departmental policies.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively and courteously with supervisors, visitors, and staff to promote good relationships and assist in training other employees.
• Customer Service Driven Professionalism and Growth.
• Maintain skills and competencies required for the position.
• Access opportunities for continuing education.
• Attend educational programs and in-services.
• Maintain professional appearance and attitude at all times.

PREFERRED Qualifications

• One year healthcare/cleaning experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of computer skills preferred.

Overview

CHI Health St. Mary’s has served Nebraska City and surrounding areas since 1927. In 2014, St. Mary’s opened a modernized facility, a 110,000-square-foot campus equipped to meet the community’s changing needs, including expanded specialty clinics and an integrated primary care clinic. St. Mary’s encourages collaboration and care coordination among primary care physicians and specialists, ensuring high-quality patient care.