Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
flexible schedule
Job Description
The Christ Hospital is a renowned healthcare institution known for providing exceptional patient care and maintaining a safe, clean, and sanitary environment essential for patient recovery and hospital operations. As a respected hospital, it emphasizes quality service and safety protocols, ensuring that all areas within the facility meet the highest standards of cleanliness and sanitation. The hospital employs a dedicated team of professionals committed to upholding these standards, safeguarding patient health, and enhancing overall hospital experiences for patients, visitors, and staff alike.
The role of Environmental Services Technician II at The Christ Hospital is a vital position focused on maintaining a clean, safe, and appealing environment throughout the hospital premises. This role involves comprehensive cleaning tasks ranging from patient room sanitation to specialized floor care and trash disposal. The Environmental Services Technician II is responsible for promoting patient safety by ensuring that all cleaning processes meet hospital guidelines and safety regulations. This position requires knowledge of various cleaning equipment and chemicals as well as proficiency in floor maintenance and refinishing techniques. The technician provides excellent customer service alongside their cleaning duties, interacting professionally with patients, visitors, and hospital staff.
A key responsibility for this role is routine floor maintenance, which includes operating and maintaining floor machines such as auto-scrubbers and burnishers. The technician performs dust mopping, wet mopping, and spot mopping, effectively managing the cleanliness and appearance of corridors and other hard surfaces. Additionally, the Environmental Services Technician II is skilled in floor stripping and refinishing, capable of preparing floors, applying finishes correctly, and adhering to safety protocols during these tasks.
Carpet maintenance is another important aspect of this job. The technician must be adept at carpet spotting and cleaning using appropriate chemicals and equipment, ensuring hospital carpets are free of stains and contaminants. The role also includes trash hauling duties, involving the collection and disposal of general and biohazard waste according to strict hospital policies, including the safe use of autoclaves and shredders for bio-trash processing.
Maintaining confidentiality and following hospital policies regarding patient information is critical in this role. The Environmental Services Technician II is expected to comply with all privacy regulations and complete annual safety and confidentiality training. Basic computer knowledge is required, particularly the ability to use Microsoft Office Outlook for communication and pass annual competency tests.
Other responsibilities may include supporting hospital event setups and recycling programs, enhancing the overall hospital environment and supporting sustainable practices. Overall, this position demands a combination of technical cleaning skills, safety awareness, customer service excellence, and adherence to hospital policies, making it a key contributor to The Christ Hospital's mission of delivering a safe and healing environment.
This position typically requires a minimum of two years' experience in cleaning and floor care, with a preferred High School Diploma or GED. While specific certifications like CHEST certification are preferred, they are not mandatory within the first year. This employment opportunity presents a meaningful career path for those dedicated to healthcare environmental services, offering a chance to work in a prestigious hospital setting with a focus on patient safety and quality care.
The role of Environmental Services Technician II at The Christ Hospital is a vital position focused on maintaining a clean, safe, and appealing environment throughout the hospital premises. This role involves comprehensive cleaning tasks ranging from patient room sanitation to specialized floor care and trash disposal. The Environmental Services Technician II is responsible for promoting patient safety by ensuring that all cleaning processes meet hospital guidelines and safety regulations. This position requires knowledge of various cleaning equipment and chemicals as well as proficiency in floor maintenance and refinishing techniques. The technician provides excellent customer service alongside their cleaning duties, interacting professionally with patients, visitors, and hospital staff.
A key responsibility for this role is routine floor maintenance, which includes operating and maintaining floor machines such as auto-scrubbers and burnishers. The technician performs dust mopping, wet mopping, and spot mopping, effectively managing the cleanliness and appearance of corridors and other hard surfaces. Additionally, the Environmental Services Technician II is skilled in floor stripping and refinishing, capable of preparing floors, applying finishes correctly, and adhering to safety protocols during these tasks.
Carpet maintenance is another important aspect of this job. The technician must be adept at carpet spotting and cleaning using appropriate chemicals and equipment, ensuring hospital carpets are free of stains and contaminants. The role also includes trash hauling duties, involving the collection and disposal of general and biohazard waste according to strict hospital policies, including the safe use of autoclaves and shredders for bio-trash processing.
Maintaining confidentiality and following hospital policies regarding patient information is critical in this role. The Environmental Services Technician II is expected to comply with all privacy regulations and complete annual safety and confidentiality training. Basic computer knowledge is required, particularly the ability to use Microsoft Office Outlook for communication and pass annual competency tests.
Other responsibilities may include supporting hospital event setups and recycling programs, enhancing the overall hospital environment and supporting sustainable practices. Overall, this position demands a combination of technical cleaning skills, safety awareness, customer service excellence, and adherence to hospital policies, making it a key contributor to The Christ Hospital's mission of delivering a safe and healing environment.
This position typically requires a minimum of two years' experience in cleaning and floor care, with a preferred High School Diploma or GED. While specific certifications like CHEST certification are preferred, they are not mandatory within the first year. This employment opportunity presents a meaningful career path for those dedicated to healthcare environmental services, offering a chance to work in a prestigious hospital setting with a focus on patient safety and quality care.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Two years' experience including floor care required
- Basic reading, writing and math skills required
- Basic healthcare housekeeping customer service skills required
- Use of floor equipment as defined in duties required
- Knowledge of computers preferred but not required
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Two years' experience including floor care required
- Basic reading, writing and math skills required
- Basic healthcare housekeeping customer service skills required
- Use of floor equipment as defined in duties required
- Knowledge of computers preferred but not required
- CHEST certification within one year preferred but not required
Job Duties
- Always promotes patient safety
- Able to clean patient rooms and discharges as required
- Is knowledgeable of all ESI chemicals and procedures
- Provides excellent customer service to patients, visitors and staff
- Is knowledgeable of and trained in the use and maintenance of floor machines, Boost technology, auto-scrubbers and automatic burnishers
- Follows the guidelines for dust mopping, wet mopping and spot mopping hard surface corridors
- Has experience in and properly prepares floors for refinishing to include stripping and scrubbing surfaces
- Details prepared surfaces including edges and corners, behind doors, and cove base
- Knows when floor is ready for finish and how to apply the proper number of coats
- Always cleans equipment and disposes of unused product safely
- Follows all safety protocol to protect self and others
- Knows how to clean carpet surfaces using proper spotting technique and correct chemicals
- Has knowledge of vacuum sweepers, cleaners, floor machines and various types of extractors
- Must have the ability to learn all areas of trash removal and trash routes for pushing gondolas of trash
- All gondolas are to be covered whenever in transit
- Must be able to learn to use a steam autoclave and shredder for bio trash and record weights and temperatures
- Is aware of and follows hospital policy and federal regulations regarding patient confidentiality
- Tested annually on safety and confidentiality
- Ability to learn MS Office Outlook for emails
- Ability to take and pass required annual Stat Tests
- Performs other tasks as required including meeting set-ups and recycling
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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