Environmental Svcs Tech II-FT- Trinity Health Hospital Oakland

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Evening Shift

Description:

Provides timely disinfection of hospital and outbuilding spaces. Will work in a COVID environment wearing proper personal protection when indicated. Will communicate with leaders, patients, family members, physicians, volunteers, and colleagues. Will work every other weekend and holiday.

Accountability Objectives:

Provide a safe, clean and sanitary environment for patients, visitors and staff. Performs a variety of departmental functions and tasks primarily focused on repetitive cleaning and sanitation following established department and

hospital policies; using safe work practices and following state and federal regulatory compliance guidelines.

Coordinates with department Leadership and Logistics Center to meet the needs of the environmental services needs of the organization.

II Position Qualifications:

Minimum Education, Licensure / Certification And Experience Required.

• Education
  
  

High School diploma or GED preferred.

Ability to read and write required

• Licensure / Certification
  
  

Not Applicable

C Special Skill / Aptitudes

• Excellent customer service orientation skills necessary in order to deal effectively with various levels of
  
  

hospital personnel, outside customers and community groups.

• Ability to bend and stoop, push, heavy objects up to 35 lbs.
• Ability to learn and perform various job-related tasks.
  
  

Ability to work in a health care environment and be sensitive to needs and respect the dignity of patients,

visitors and staff.

• Ability to make decisions for the safety of patients, visitors and staff.
• Ability to work with others collaboratively within a "team" environment to complete goals and tasks.
  
  

Ability to modify work plans and priorities to ensure the completion of assignments requested are accomplished to support patient care.

• Experience
• Previous experience performing housekeeping activities in clinical environment preferred.
  
  

III Duties / Responsibilities:

1 DUTIES: Performs daily cleaning and disinfecting procedures for discharge, office, clinical, patient and other hospital.

areas utilizing prescribed techniques, equipment and cleaning chemicals.

2 Must be able to work continuously at a vigorous pace and have physical abilities to dismantle beds, isolettes and cribs. Must have demonstrated ability to perform tasks at a high quality and productivity level.

3 Maintain for overall cleanliness of trash storage rooms, staging areas for trash and compactor a rea in internal and external areas of the hospital.

4 Returns all housekeeping material to appropriate storeroom, janitor's closet or storage areas. At the end of each shift, return dirty mops, rags and equipment to assigned area.

5 Cleans, disinfects I.V. poles and portable commodes.

6 Demonstrates proper handling and utilization of all cleaning chemicals and use, including dilutions.

Patient rooms: Strips and makes beds; restroom cleaning (restroom cleaning procedure); isolation room cleaning procedure, including refreshing curtains; dust & damp mopping of hard surface floors and baseboards; Vacuuming of carpeted areas; high dusting and cleaning of walls, vents, pictures, clocks, furnishings etc.; empty, dispose, clean & reline waste and linen containers; Patient room discharge-cleaning (discharge cleaning procedure); occupied patient room cleaning (occupied patient room cleaning procedure); Spot cleaning of walls, doors and windows; utilizes Xenex and other equipment.

7 Common hospital areas: Restroom cleaning (restroom cleaning procedure); Dust & damp mopping of hard surface floors and baseboards; Vacuuming of carpeted areas; high dusting and cleaning of walls, vents, pictures, clocks, furnishings etc.; empty, dispose, clean & reline waste and linen containers; spot cleaning of walls, doors and windows; cleans stair wells and public areas as requested.

8 Other duties as assigned.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reports for work on time, appropriately dressed in uniform (including Hospital issued technology) and ready to work in assigned area.

Communication Devices: Uses SJMO issued technology, software, passwords to ensure colleague has current access to all systems. IE: Email, Bedtracking

All breaks must be taken at assigned time in authorized areas, unless prior approval is given from department supervisor.

Remains in assigned work area, unless assigned elsewhere. Must notify assigned supervisor to request permission to leave work area.

Meets SJMHS Service Excellence Standards.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the competencies/essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of individuals in the job.

Demonstrates and actively promotes an understanding and commitment to the mission of St. Joseph Mercy Oakland through performing behaviors consistent with the Trinity Health Values.

III Duties / Responsibilities:

Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations, the Trinity Health Organizational Integrity Program, including the Standards of Conduct, Code of Ethics, as well as

other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behaviors.

Supports and conducts one's self in a manner consistent with customer service expectations.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.