Ultra Violet Technician

White Plains Hospital Inc; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

White Plains Hospital is seeking an UltravioLet Technician for per diem days in the Housekeeping and Maintenance department in White Plains, NY. The role focuses on UV disinfection processes, equipment operation, and coordinating with patient flow to ensure timely room turnover.

The technician will monitor safety, maintain equipment, and generate usage reports while explaining the benefits of UV technology to staff, patients, and visitors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or two years of college preferred or equivalent experience.
• Must be computer and technology proficient.

Responsibilities

• Operate ultraviolet disinfection equipment daily in assigned areas.
• Coordinate room closures with patient flow to enable UV disinfection.
• Explain the technology to patients, visitors, and staff and communicate benefits.
• Maintain safety and calibration of equipment and generate usage reports.

Skills

Ultraviolet disinfection

Equipment operation

Time management

Computer proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree or 2 years college

Job description

## Ultra Violet TechnicianApplylocations: 41 East Post Roadtime type: Per diemposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR232093**City/State:**White Plains, New York**Department:**Housekeeping And Maintenance**Work Shift:**Day**Work Days:**DAYS VARY**Scheduled Hours:**Hours Vary**Hours Per Pay Period:**0**Pay Rate/Range:**$20.9240-$31.4129/HRFor positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.**Essential Functions*** 1. Practices universal precaution procedures* 2. Understands the principles of Ultraviolet disinfection* 3. Understands the principles of 3M Clean Trace/ or similar surface contamination detection software/hardware.* 4. Runs Ultraviolet/decontamination equipment on a day to day basis in all assigned areas* 5. Coordinates and priorities with patient flow coordinator the closure of rooms to conduct Ultraviolet disinfection of rooms and areas.* 6. Ability to explain to patients visitors, and staff the technology being used and how it will benefit them* 7. Involved in patient room “Picture Perfect” set-up in preparation for admission* 8. Practices effective time management and productive use of assigned technologies* 9. Maintain all equipment in safe working condition* 10. Carry out routine and emergency repairs on site on equipment as required* 11. Generate and maintain usage reports for technologies* 12. Report usage to Department Director as scheduled* 13. Maintain maintenance logs for technology equipment* 14. Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.* 15. Performs all other related duties as assigned.**Qualifications*** High School Required or* GED Required and* Associate Degree Required or* two years of college or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Required* Computer and technology proficient Preferred* The associate is regularly required to stand; use hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, climb or balance, and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.* While performing duties of this job, the associate is regularly exposed to healthcare environment.* Must have the ability to write legibly and have the ability to follow written and oral instructions.* Must have the ability to exercise sound judgment.* Must have the ability to organize, prioritize and execute multiple tasks.* Requires the ability to concentrate on fine detail, with interruptions, while attending tasks.* Must be able to understand and relate to theories behind related concepts.* May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee may be exposed to are listed in the hospital’s SDS (Safety Data Sheet) data base and may be accessed through the hospital’s Intranet site* (Employee Tools/SDS Access). A copy of the SDS data base can also be found at the hospital switchboard, saved on a disc.