Environmental Services Technician- PRN Evenings

sanford; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Sanford Health in the United States is seeking an Environmental Services Technician (PRN) to maintain a clean, safe environment in patient areas and public spaces. The role requires adherence to infection control and safety guidelines, with duties ranging from waste disposal to floor care using various tools and machines.

The position is part-time/PRN with evening shifts, offering exposure to hospital operations and opportunities to assist in laundry and other support tasks as needed.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and sanitary environment in patient/resident rooms and assigned areas.
• Empty waste baskets; sweeping, scrubbing, waxing, or polishing floors.
• Use brooms, mops, or powered scrubbing and waxing machines.
• Assist in laundry areas as appropriate; may have access to technology applications.
• Physical activities include lifting up to 40-50 lbs and standing most of the shift.
• Hours may include overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Strong customer service

Communication skills

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

8 Hours - Evening Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Compensation

Salary Range: $15.00 - $22.50

Union Position

No

Department Details

Environmental Services Technician PRN position

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.

• emptying waste baskets
• sw 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 on 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.

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