Environmentalist Cardiac Stepdown H4A

Nationwide Children's Hospital Inc; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital is seeking an Environmental Services Technician to disinfect bedsides and maintain a clean, safe patient environment. The role supports infection control by thorough disinfection of surfaces and proper handling of medications and supplies within patient care areas.

The position is Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, offering 32 or 40 hours per week with a focus on reliable, self-directed work.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently are required.
• CPR certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Disinfects all bedsides and workstations to prevent disease transmission.
• Stocks Nurse Servers at each bedside or patient room.
• Ensures overall environment is safe and free of debris or clutter.
• Transports non-controlled medications from Pharmacy to licensed practitioners or to secured medication storage; assists with transporting equipment.

Skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview:

Monday-Friday 7am-3:30p

32 or 40 hours/week (4 or 5 days/week)

Reliable, self-directed candidate needed

Job Description Summary:

Disinfects all bedsides and workstations to prevent disease transmission and assists in the general cleanliness and neatness of the unit.

Job Description:

Essential Functions:

• Performs extensive disinfection and sanitization of all surfaces.
• Stocks Nurse Servers at each bed side or patient room.
• Ensures overall environment is safe and clear of debris and clutter.
• Transports non-controlled medications from Pharmacy to designated licensed healthcare practitioners or from tube system to secured medication storage room.
• Assists in transporting equipment and other items.

Education Requirement:

High School Diploma or equivalent, required.

Licensure Requirement:

(not specified)

Certifications:

CPR, preferred.

Skills:

Strong organizational skills.
Demonstartes ability to work independently.

Experience:

(not specified)

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Climb stairs/ladder, Cold Temperatures, Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required, Electricity, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Hot Temperatures, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Loud Noises, Machinery, Power Tools, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Squat/kneel

FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Computer skills, Decision Making, Flexing/extending of neck, Interpreting Data, Problem solving, Reaching above shoulder, Repetitive hand/arm use, Sitting, Standing, Walking

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Biohazard waste, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Color vision, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Depth perception, Hearing acuity, Patient Equipment, Peripheral vision, Seeing – Far/near

Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:

Must be able to see, hear, stand, walk, speak, read, and perform basic math calculations (add, subtract, multiply and divide), and perform manual tasks with or without accommodation, and care for oneself with little or no difficulty.
Applies the principles of body mechanics in lifting or moving patients and/or equipment.

Must be able to move or reposition patients of any weight or size with the assistance of another person(s) and/or equipment.

“The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet”