Hospital Environmental Services Associate

NYU Langone Hospitals; Village of Mineola (NY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island, a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center, seeks a Unit Support Associate to maintain a safe, clean environment and assist in department operations. Responsibilities include performing environmental tasks, documenting issues, and communicating clearly via radio or phone with timely dispatch responses.

Qualified candidates must read MSDS and chemical labels, and English comprehension is required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate and understand simple directions in English.
• Must be able to read MSDS & chemical labels.

Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned
• Performs a variety of environmental tasks necessary to the orderly functioning of the department.
• Recognizes and responds to issues that may cause problems and/or refers issues through proper chain of command utilizing the escalation policy.
• Documents legibly. Maintains open channel of communication through two way radio system or phone.
• Responds to dispatch in a timely manner. Works to improve and/or maintain HCAHPS scores.
• Performs a variety of cleaning duties necessary to the orderly functioning of the department. Cleans spills according to HAZMAT guidelines. Ensures equipment is functioning properly and when necessary reports problems to the appropriate personnel.
• Utilizes appropriate communication in all interactions: demonstrates proper radio/phone etiquette.

Skills

English communication

MSDS reading

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island, a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center, seeks a Unit Support Associate to maintain a safe, clean environment and assist in department operations. Responsibilities include performing environmental tasks, documenting issues, and communicating clearly via radio or phone with timely dispatch responses.

Qualified candidates must read MSDS and chemical labels, and English comprehension is required.