Environmental Services Technician

Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation; Tuba City (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation is seeking an Environmental Services Technician to maintain infection control standards and cleanliness throughout the hospital. The role requires 24-hour coverage on a rotating schedule, including day or night shifts, weekends and holidays.

Qualified applicants will have a high school diploma or GED, at least three months of housekeeping experience, and a valid Class D driver's license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum three months of general housekeeping experience.
• Must maintain a valid State Driver’s License: Class D with no restrictions.
• Ability to read, write, understand and follow instructions; work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Disinfects patient rooms, bathrooms, offices, hallways and other areas daily.
• Cleans fixtures, mirrors, dispensers and surfaces; maintains cleanliness.
• Vacuuming, mopping, waxing floors; proper waste disposal daily.
• Replenishes supplies and handles linen distribution as required.
• Disinfects rooms after patient discharge; follows isolation procedures.
• Maintain ER and OR areas; assist as directed by supervisor.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliable

Teamwork

Reading & writing

Infection control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Navajo Preference Employment Act

In accordance with Navajo Nation and federal law, TCRHCC has implemented an Affirmative Action Plan pursuant to the Navajo Preference in Employment Act. Pursuant to this Plan and corresponding TCRHCC Policy, applicants who meet the necessary qualifications for this position and (1) are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe will be given preference in hiring and employment for this position, (2) are legally married to enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe and meet residency requirements will be given secondary preference, and (3) are enrolled members of other federally-recognized American Indian Tribes will be given tertiary preference.

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY

The purpose of this position is to provide maintenance of environmental Infection Control with acceptable levels of bacteriological, as well as visual cleanliness throughout the hospital. Work hours are 24 hour coverage rotational, day or night shifts, weekends, holidays and occasionally overtime.

Qualifications

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Experience

Minimum three (3) months of general housekeeping experience using common housecleaning implements such as mops, floor waxes and scouring pads to keep areas clean and well serviced

Certification

Must maintain and have a valid State Driver’s License: Class D with no restrictions

Other Skills and Abilities

• Positive working relationships with others
• Possession of high ethical standards and no history of complaints
• Reliable and dependable; reports to work as scheduled without excessive absences
• Proper techniques for protecting self and patients from pathogenic agents
• Understands the standards and precautions of infection control
• Must have the ability to read, write, understand and follow written and verbal instructions
• Must be able to work with little or no supervision
• Completion of above-satisfactory scores on all job interviews, demonstrating to the satisfaction of the interviewees and TCRHCC that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job
• Successful completion of and positive results from all background and reference checks, including positive employment references from authorized representatives of past and current employers demonstrating to the satisfaction of TCRHCC a record of satisfactory performance and that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job
• Successful completion of fingerprint clearance requirements, physical examinations, and other screenings indicating that the applicant is qualified to be employed by TCRHCC and demonstrating to the satisfaction of TCRHCC that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job
• Submission of all required employment-related documents, applications, resumes, references, and other required info Information free of false, misleading, or incomplete information, as determined by TCRHCC.

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL EFFORT

Physical:

Requires the ability to prolonged periods of standing; walking; sitting; talking or hearing; use of hands to finger, handle, or feel; push/pull; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to taste and smell. This position does require the ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and occasionally may be required to lift up to and above 100 pounds using correct judgement, assistance and body mechanics. Moderate heavy physical effort is required continuously in performance of manual cleaning tasks. Must be able to perform prolong periods of repetitive motion actions using both feet and hands. Must be able to repetitively for prolong periods complete grasping simple/light; grasping firm/heavy; and fine dexterity with both hands. Must be able to withstand moderate noise level and be able to hear alarms on equipment; client calls; instructions from physicians/department staff; and overhead speaker calls/announcements. Position requires the ability to see close, distant, in color, peripheral vision, depth perception, with the ability to adjust focus as needed.

Mental:

Must be able to prioritize and use good judgment. Must be flexible as schedule changes and high demands verbally requested in assigned areas need to be met.

Environmental:

Position can expect to work over ½ the time in wet, humid non-weather-related condition; work near moving mechanical parts; and be subject to vibrations from machinery. May also require working 1/3 of time intermittently with Toxic or caustic chemicals; Outdoor weather conditions; Extreme cold or heat non-weather related; risk of electrical shock; and risk of radiation exposure. This position is also working in prolonged exposure to potential infection diseases.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Disinfects patient rooms, bathrooms, offices, hallways, and other assigned areas daily to prevent cross contamination.
2. Scrubs and disinfects commodes, urinals, washstands and fixtures, mirrors, soap & paper towel dispensers daily.
3. Cleans venetian blinds, washes walls, windows and glass partitions, and other assigned areas.
4. Vacuums, dust mops, mop floors, polish/buff floors, gathers and disposes of trash and relines with plastic bags daily. Periodically strips and wax floors as necessary or as directed by immediate Supervisor.
5. Replenishes supplies of soap and other dispensable items daily.
6. Disinfects room thoroughly after patient has been discharged. Special cleaning after isolation and deceased patients are discharged using proper antiseptic techniques.
7. Maintains OB unit as directed. Will complete other duties assigned by unit supervisor or person in charge.
8. Cleans and disinfects aseptic the OR suites and unit as directed. Will complete other duties assigned while in the OR, as directed by supervisor or person in charge.
9. Maintains Emergency Room (ER) department 24 hours / 365 days a year. ER will be disinfected meticulously and may be assigned other duties in an event of an emergency.
10. Receives hospital clean linen deliveries; maintains a system of linen control and distribution; delivers clean linen to in-patients’ areas as requisitioned; and may label new linen with heat stampers or sew by using industrial sewing machine.
11. Collects soiled linen, regular waste, Bio-hazardous waste and Chemo waste, and delivers to appropriate area.
12. Maintains and disinfects comfort care rooms in the hospital, as directed by nursing staff.
13. Maintains and disinfects hospital morgue, including patient trays. On occasion assist nurse supervisor, security, and mortuary personnel in placing or removing patients from Morgue trays.
14. Ensure Proper PPE is worn at all times while on duty. Face Surgical Mask is worn in all Hospital areas. Cloth Masks may be worn in the Office areas. Self-Monitor, Wash Hands and or well-used hand sanitizer, Social Distancing will be practiced.
15. Proper PPE is worn inside assigned Clinics or Units. NIOSH- approved N95 Masks filtering face piece respirator or higher, if available, Eye or Face shields, Gloves, and Isolation Gowns.
16. Complete all donning and doffing tasks in a safe acceptable method and discard of used PPE accordingly. Training well be provided.
17. Complete task training for all routine cleaning and decontamination processes for all surfaces contaminated by a communicable disease to ensure a high level of patient, visitor, employee and external customer satisfaction.
18. Other duties may be assigned.