Environmental Services Technician I, Varied - Per Diem

Grays Harbor County Public Hospital District No. 1 /DBA Summit Pacific Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Pacific Medical Center in Elma, WA is seeking an Environmental Services technician to maintain a clean, safe environment for patients, visitors and staff. You will clean, disinfect, and service all assigned areas, ensuring linens are provided and supply distribution is handled efficiently.

The role requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and preferred hospital-based experience. You will work 8-hour shifts in a 40-hour week, with potential facility rotation and opportunities to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Housekeeping experience preferred.
• Hospital-based experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean, disinfect and service all assigned areas.
• Perform routine cleaning with safety for patients.
• Rotate between clinics and hospital as needed.
• Assist with special projects as assigned.

Skills

Policy compliance

Communication

Reading instructions

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Company Overview

Get to know Summit Pacific Medical Center: Your trusted partner in Health and Wellness, Summit Pacific is a vibrant and expanding public hospital district that operates a Critical Access Hospital with a Level IV trauma designation, three rural healthcare clinics, and a seven-day-a-week urgent care clinic. Our vision is “Through Summit Care, we will build the healthiest community in the Nation.” Our hospital is unique due to its size and accessibility. We pride ourselves on our ability to give patients quick access to a provider. Critical Access Hospital 24/7 Emergency Department Level II Cardiac Center Level III Stroke Center Level IV Trauma Care To learn more about Summit Pacific, visit www.summitpacificmedicalcenter.org Pay Range (depending on experience): $21.29 - $29.71 .

Job Summary

Environmental Services is responsible for maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients, visitors and SPMC staff in compliance with WA Department of Health and organization standards. The EVS tech utilizes soaps, germicidal detergents, and supplies to clean and sanitize designated areas, tools, materials, and equipment. The position is responsible for receiving and distributing of laundered supplies, ensuring patient care areas are provided with clean linens.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Cleans, disinfects and services all assigned areas. Dust, mop, wash walls, ceilings, windows, furniture, equipment, sinks, mirrors, doors, lights, toilets, shower, shelves, cupboards, vents, water fountain, garbage cans, removal of garbage, patient related garbage, soiled linen and a variety of related duties.
• Willing to perform routine, repetitive tasks on a continuous basis, accepts supervision from a number of persons and performs tasks despite frequent interruptions. Ability to perform tasks with consideration for patients in the vicinity and always being aware of safety to patients, self and other employees. Initiative in determining what cleaning is to be done.
• Work under close supervision and performs standardized task quietly and in a timely manner.
• Position will be required to be trained at all District Facilities and may rotate between, as needed (clinics, hospital, finance office).
• Special projects and other related duties as assigned.

Essential Job Function

Organizational Responsibilities In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, all employees are expected to support the Summit Pacific Medical Center mission, vision and values; comply with SPMC policies and procedures; and conduct themselves in an ethical, professional, respectful, and collaborative manner at all times.

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent, required
• Housekeeping experience, preferred.
• Hospital based experience, preferred.

Required Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations

n/a

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Ability to learn and follow established policies and procedures.
• Ability to read and understand written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively and to provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to operate common tools and cleaning equipment.

Physical Requirements

Never = 0% of time Seldom = 1-10% Occasional = 10-30% Frequent = 30-70% Constant = over 70% Lifting <10 lbs x Lifting 10-35 lbs x Lifting >35 lbs x Carrying <10 lbs x Carrying 10-35 lbs x Carrying >35 lbs x Pushing/Pulling 0-35 lbs x Sitting x Standing x Walking x Bending/Stooping x Exposure to BBP x Crouching x Vision Within normal range with or without corrective devices Hearing Within normal range with or without corrective devices. Speech Within normal range with or without corrective devices.

Work Location, Shifts and Employment Type

FTE: 0 Work Shift: SVC Contract 8 hour shifts in a 40 hour work week Working Location: Elma, Washington

Benefits

Our uniquely designed benefits are here to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally and achieving financial security! We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical Prescription
• Dental (including Orthodontia)
• Vision
• Healthcare
• FSA and daycare
• FSA
• Daycare subsidized benefit
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Short- and long-term disability
• Generous employer
• 403b match contributions for retirement
• 457 retirement account for additional funds
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Smoking Cessation Assistance
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Committees to participate in such as Spirit Team
• Beautiful on-site gym for employees
• Instructor led fitness classes for employees, including Yoga, Kettlebells and Bootcamps
• Walking trails on site

Additional Information

Summit Pacific is a vibrant and expanding nonprofit public hospital district serving east Grays Harbor County, Washington. Founded in 1982, Summit Pacific now operates three locations comprised of a critical access hospital, primary care clinics, an urgent care clinic and range of ancillary and specialty services. Far enough to have privacy and enjoy the small-town lifestyle, yet close enough to have the benefits of the city. There are many year-round recreational activities in and around Grays Harbor such as: Hiking/ walking trails – whether you’re looking for short easy walking trails or long hikes you can find many trails located either on site or just miles from Summit Pacific. There are many great hiking trails about an hour away at the Quinault Rainforest which is also the home of some of the largest trees in the world! Kayaking – There are many areas that are easily accessible and have beautiful views. Nature viewing – Multiple whale watching towers and tours, state parks, Olympic Game Farm (where you can feed the animals straight from your car) Fishing & Hunting – If you’re looking for areas to hunt/ fish or looking for guided tours this is a great area! Westport is just 42 miles away with many opportunities to catch or buy fresh fish off the docks! Other activities – Multiple museums, winery, arcades, rentable mopeds, Seabrook (vacation beach town), many areas to surf for experienced surfers and surfing lessons for those who want to learn. Nearby colleges – Grays Harbor College is a community college located in Aberdeen with other community colleges located in surrounding areas, as well as some state colleges and universities in other areas of WA state.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Summit Pacific Medical Center is an equal opportunity provider and employer that is committed to a policy of non-discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, arrest and court record, sexual orientation, and status as a covered veteran. This policy covers admission and access to, and participation in, treatment and employment in the hospital’s programs, activities, services, and employment. This organization participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a service that verifies authorization to work in the U.S. through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Department of Social Security (SSA). For further information on E-Verify contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.