Hospital Environmental Services Technician

Kearney County Health Services; Minden (NE); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Kearney County Health Services in Minden, Nebraska seeks an Environmental Services Tech to provide a safe, clean and comfortable environment for patients across the hospital, clinic, and operating rooms, following state regulations and internal policies.

Daily duties include cleaning all areas, sterilizing OR surfaces between surgeries, using chemicals correctly, performing laundry tasks, handling biohazard waste, keeping supplies stocked, and upholding infection control and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cleaning tasks of the facility including the hospital, clinic, public patient areas, and office areas
• Ensure the Operating Room/Surgical Suite is sterile and safe by cleaning, disinfecting, and sanitizing OR tables, equipment, and floors between surgeries and at end of day
• May also be tasked with ensuring other areas of the facility (offices, patient rooms, clinic rooms, ER, bathrooms, and hallways) are dust free, clean, and sanitized
• Keep all floors clean and in good conditions, may include; sweeping, mopping, stripping, waxing, vacuuming and shampooing
• Keep all soap and paper towel dispensers clean, sanitized and stocked
• Keep all utility and store rooms clean, stocked and organized
• Make sure all carts are cleaned and supplies are stocked and ready for the next day before leaving at the end of the day
• Complete all work lists daily, weekly, and monthly
• Follow proper procedure while completing all work assignments and paperwork
• Understand when and how to correctly submit work orders for any repairs needed
• Understand how to correctly use all housekeeping equipment, including vacuums, shampooers, microfiber moping system, nano edge, walk behind floor scrubber, buffers, zamboni, etc.
• Follow manufacturer recommendations and facility procedure when using all equipment.
• Clean all equipment as scheduled along with as needed to insure it is clean and in good working order. Report any issues with equipment to the Director of Environmental Services as soon as possible.
• Sanitize all equipment used for isolation or spills immediately after use
• Understand how to correctly use all laundry equipment, including scale, washers, dryers, etc.
• Follow correct procedure when picking up soiled linens and delivering clean linens to all areas of the facility.
• Accurately sort and weigh linen and right the weight down to the appropriate department.
• Treat soiled linens and wash and dry linens according to proper procedure.
• Remove all stained and worn out linens from inventory and document removal.
• Get new laundry out of the storeroom as necessary to maintain an adequate supply. Correctly document what new laundry is gotten out.
• Understand how to properly handle bio-hazardous waste.
• Correctly remove and handle all biohazard materials.
• Understand we are required to follow facility, state and federal regulations and that following them is not negotiable.
• Know how to find the department policies and procedures or ask a supervisor when you have questions.
• Help insure policies are up to date, correct and followed.
• Do not work over 40 hours without prior approval of the department director.
• Report to work well groomed and observe established uniform/dress guidelines, including visibly wearing a name identification badge.
• Display self-respect and pride in KCHS.

Job description

Kearney County Health Services in Minden, Nebraska seeks an Environmental Services Tech to provide a safe, clean and comfortable environment for patients across the hospital, clinic, and operating rooms, following state regulations and internal policies.

Daily duties include cleaning all areas, sterilizing OR surfaces between surgeries, using chemicals correctly, performing laundry tasks, handling biohazard waste, keeping supplies stocked, and upholding infection control and safety standards.