Environmental Tech I

Signature Healthcare, MA; Brockton (MA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital is seeking a dedicated Environmental Services team member to clean and maintain areas including OR, C-section, procedure and ER. The role is full-time with a flexible schedule at 680 Centre Street, Brockton, MA, within the Environmental Services department.

You will perform routine cleaning, operate cleaning equipment, manage supplies, and uphold patient and staff safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must successfully complete an in-service training period involving all phases of housekeeping.
• Must be able to lift up to 70 lbs. (without assistance) and up to 200 lbs. (with assistance).
• Must be able to move rolling stock of up to 250 lbs. (without assistance) and up to 500 lbs. (with assistance).
• Must be able to move non-rolling stock of up to 60 lbs. (without assistance) and up to 200 lbs. (with assistance) and up to 650 lbs. (with mechanical assistance).
• No previous experience is necessary.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables within established department and hospital policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Clean, service and maintain assigned areas of hospital including Operating Room, C-section Room, Procedure Room and Emergency Department.
• Determine priorities to complete assigned duties within policies and procedures.
• Work under supervision of Environmental Services Coordinator using established methods and equipment.
• Perform dry and wet mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and cleaning of walls, floors, doors, windows and surfaces.
• Arrange work schedule to clean discharge units as needed during the day.
• Operate heavy cleaning equipment and assist with moving furniture and equipment as required.
• Transport and dispose of waste, transport linen carts, and maintain supplies.
• Familiarize self with cleaning techniques for isolation cases and use department software.

Job description

Signature Healthcare is southeastern Massachusetts’ premier local provider of quality, personalized medical services. We are comprised of the award-winning not-for-profit Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital; Signature Medical Group (SMG), a multi-specialty physician group of more than 150 physicians practicing in 18 ambulatory locations. We believe our distinctive Signature Healthcare team approach is the way healthcare should be: medical professionals across many locations communicating and collaborating, taking advantage of technologies and resources to make a difference in the lives and health of our patients.

Position Summary

Clean, service and maintain assigned areas of hospital including but not limited to Operating Room, C-section Room, Procedure Room and Emergency Department.

Location: 680 Centre Street, Brockton, MA

Department: Environmental Services

This is a full-time flex position

Responsibilities

• Must be able to determine priorities in order to complete assigned duties. Functions within narrow scope of policies and procedures.
• Works under the supervision of the Environmental Services Coordinator, according to established methods, procedures and standards of cleanliness, using such equipment as dry and wet mops, dusters, pails, buffing, vacuums, various cleansing soaps, solutions, germicidal agents, ladders, carts and small hand tools.
• Performs such work as dry mopping, wet mopping, vacuuming, dusting walls, floors, doors, windows, screens, lights, etc., of halls, stairs, rooms or areas, closets, beds, bedside tables, over bed tables, nurses stations, elevators and adjacent areas, polish brass, stainless steel and other smooth surfaces, flooding and wet vacuuming, applying finish.
• Arrange work schedule to allow for cleaning of discharge units, which includes beds, walls, curtains, furniture, bathrooms, as they arise during the day.
• May operate and use heavy cleaning equipment such as burnishers, area vacuums and automatic floor care machines. Performs all cleaning necessitating the use of ladders and performs those duties involving moving, lifting, etc., requiring the application of heavy and/or concentrated physical effort.
• Removes waste in all containers. Transports and moves furniture and equipment in and out of rooms and storage areas, cleans equipment as directed.
• Maintains supplies in floor closets, transports cleaning equipment between hospital locations, delivers ice. Transports linen carts as necessary.
• Familiarizes self and practices proper cleaning techniques for various isolation cases.
• Performs basic computer skills – Department software, email, electronic education requirements, surveys, etc.
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
• 1. Commits to recognize and respect cultural diversity for all customers (internal and external).
• 2. Communicates effectively with internal and external customers with respect of differences in cultures, values, beliefs and ages, utilizing interpreters when needed.

Basic Knowledge/Skills/Aptitude/Experience

• Must successfully complete an in-service training period involving all phases of housekeeping.
• Must be able to lift up to 70 lbs. (without assistance) and up to 200 lbs. (with assistance). Must be able to move rolling stock of up to 250 lbs. (without assistance) and up to 500 lbs. (with assistance). Must be able to move non-rolling stock of up to 60 lbs. (without assistance) and up to 200 lbs. (with assistance) and up to 650 lbs. (with mechanical assistance).
• No previous experience is necessary.
• Requires approximately one month to become proficient in duties.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables within established department and hospital policies and procedures.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to assign and delegate duties in a clear and understandable manner.
• Must be able to reasonably make appropriate judgment in communications and actions with patients, physicians, other associates, outside agencies, and vendors.

Education/Experience/Licenses/Technical/Other

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Experience:
• Certification/Licensure:
• Software/Hardware:
• Other: