Environ Service Tech II
Requisition #: 64463
Total hours worked per week: 15-30
Total hours worked per week: 15-30
Description
Environmental Services Tech
Find more than your next job. Find your community.
· We’re northern Michigan’s largest healthcare system and we are deeply rooted in the communities we serve. That means that our patients are often our family, friends and neighbors – and it’s special to be able to care for them. And as one of the top healthcare systems to work for in Michigan by Forbes (American’s Best Employers by State 2022), we’re committed to your ongoing growth and development.
· After work, you’ll find things to do in every season – beaches, outdoor recreation, unique restaurants, world-class wineries, arts and entertainment.
Why work in EVS at Munson Healthcare?
- Be part of a team that nurtures a culture of caring every day.
· Our team works in positive, supportive and compassionate environments built on our organizational values.
- Our dynamic work environment includes many opportunities for growth and development.
Essential Duties:
- Exercises tact and pleasantness when dealing with hospital personnel. Gives directions to visitors in a pleasant manner.
- Must adjust to varying conditions in work situations and apply established procedures.
- Standing and walking much of the day. May require bending, stretching, climbing ladders, lifting, pulling and pushing.
- Must wear approved uniform.
- Use of products that are potentially harmful if used improperly. Must follow all manufacturers’ instructions on chemical dilution and usage of products.
- Potential exposure to contagious disease. Must have complete knowledge and understanding of standard precautions and Blood Borne Pathogen standards.
- Must apply knowledge of infection prevention practices and demonstrate proper use of PPE (personal protective equipment) and wear as required. Gloves, goggles, face shield, gown, mask, and hardhat must be worn as situation warrants and defined in the Safety Standard Act. Must follow all department, hospital and regulatory agency guidelines.
- Disinfect/clean assigned areas as per the Environmental Services procedures developed to control the growth of microorganisms.
- Meet the quality expectations of the department including maintaining under 45 min turn times with dismissal turnover cleaning and maintain a high touch cleaning compliancy rate of 70% or higher.
- Must be able to demonstrate competency in:
a. Dismissal Cleaning
b. Behavioral Health
c. Isolation Terminal Clean
d. Waste Management
- Prepare patient rooms for new admissions by staging the room in an aesthetically pleasing way.
- Remove trash/recycling/Confidential (HIPPIA) information and soiled linen from floors using utility cart. Replace sharps container in patient rooms, procedure rooms, and soiled utility rooms.
- Transport furniture, equipment, clean linen and supplies.
- Maintains cleaning cart(s), supplies and equipment evidence by properly stocking and restocking environmental services cart in a neat and orderly fashion.
- Demonstrates the ability to operate and properly maintain all EVS tools and equipment needed to clean and disinfect the environment.
Why Choose Munson Healthcare:
· Balance – Get out on the water, in the woods, on the trails or around town
· Opportunity – Be a part of northern Michigan’s leading healthcare team with opportunities for personal and professional growth throughout the healthcare system
· Flexibility – A career that can change as your life changes
· Teamwork – Our people make Munson Healthcare a great place to work!