Environmental Services Technician, Long Term Care (LTC)

sanford; Howard (SD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Sanford Health in the United States is seeking an Environmental Services Technician to maintain a clean, safe hospital environment across patient rooms and adjacent areas. The role requires infection control adherence and efficient use of cleaning equipment to support patient care and facility operations.

Responsibilities include cleaning, sanitizing, and restocking supplies in multiple locations, wearing PPE as required, and assisting in laundry as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six months housekeeping or commercial cleaning experience preferred.
• Strong customer service, communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and equipment is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, sanitary environment in patient/resident areas following infection control guidelines.
• Clean patient/resident rooms, hallways, lobbies, restrooms and common areas as required.
• Wear PPE and keep equipment, supplies and carts clean and stocked.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

20

Compensation

Salary Range: $15.00 - $17.00

Union Position

No

Summary

Environmental Services Technician is responsible for maintaining a safe and sanitary environment in patient/resident rooms and assigned areas for patients/residents, visitors and associates by following infection control, safety, and procedural guidelines. Tasks that the individual will be responsible for include but not limited to; emptying waste baskets, sweeping, scrubbing, waxing, or polishing floors, using brooms, mops, or powered scrubbing and waxing machines.

Job Description

Demonstrate knowledge of housekeeping processes, tools and techniques in a healthcare environment; ability to apply this to provide a clean and sterile environment for patients/residents and facility staff. May be responsible for the following locations to clean but not limited to; patient/resident rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other work areas so that health standards are met.

Wear the proper protective equipment following the appropriate guidelines. Keep storage, equipment and carts well-stocked, clean, and tidy. Environmental Services Technicians will have access to pagers and other technology that they will be responsible to use appropriately when needed. Assist in the laundry areas as appropriate. Depending upon location and availability of programs, may have access to use of technology applications.

Physical activities include but not limited to, considerable use of arms and legs and moving of whole body; such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, twisting, squatting, and handling materials. Ability to lift and/or move up to 40-50lbs and push/pull up variable weight limits on flat surfaces or up and down ramps. This position will require the individual to be on their feet for the majority of their shift. May be exposed to certain levels of noise with the equipment in operation.

Depending on location of position, work hours will vary depending on patient/resident needs. This may include overtime, call, backup call, nights, days, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of six months housekeeping or commercial cleaning experience preferred.
• Ability to use computer and prior cleaning experience is helpful.
• Knowledge of materials, equipment, cleaning methods and cleaning chemicals is helpful.
• Strong customer service, communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Previous custodial experience in a healthcare environment is preferred.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

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