Why work for Nebraska Methodist Health System?
At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care - a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It's helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient's needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.
Job Summary:
**$2,000 SIGN ON BONUS**
Location: Methodist Hospital
Address: 8303 Dodge St. - Omaha, NE
Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 7am to 3:30pm with every other weekend & holiday
The Cleaning Technician is responsible for the routine cleaning of patient rooms, operating rooms, recovery rooms, public areas, and office areas to ensure a clean and sanitary environment patients, visitors, and staff.
Responsibilities:
Essential Functions
1. Oversees progressive training on site and corrects inappropriate or inaccurate behaviors when observed. Reminds employees of proper protocols as needed.
2. Performs dismissal room and staff performance audits for assigned staff to ensure established cleaning measures are met by all employees. Identifies needed training or improvement needs based on results.
3. Provides and maintains assigned equipment properly to ensure staff is able to complete their assigned tasks. Reports needed maintenance promptly to the correct department to ensure defective equipment is removed from service and repaired.
4. Assists Team Leader in developing and adjusting staffing, including appropriate use of overtime, to ensure all shifts are properly staffed. Documents payroll, time, and attendance variances accurately.
5. Assists Team Leader with interviews of candidates for employment when available by using standard interview tools to assess candidates objectively and consistently. Represents the department in a positive and honest manner during interview process.
6. Assists Team Leader with performance evaluations, commendations, and corrective action for assigned staff by providing documentation and feedback regarding performance to ensure accurate evaluation assessments.
7. Adheres to Infection Control and Safety guidelines to ensure a safe work environment. Reports any unsafe conditions or accidents immediately to ensure problems are corrected and any injuries are
promptly treated and documented.
Schedule:
Mon-Fri 7am to 3:30pm with every other weekend & holiday
Job Description:
Job Requirements
Education

• High School Diploma or General Educational Development (G.E.D.) preferred.

Experience

• 6 months previous cleaning experience preferred, preferably within a healthcare environment.

License/Certifications

• N/A

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Knowledge of housekeeping cleaning practices preferred.
• Basic written and verbal communication skills for positive interaction with staff and customers preferred.
• Able to follow verbal and written directions required.

Physical Requirements
Weight Demands

• Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force.

Physical Activity
Not necessary for the position (0%):

• Climbing
• Crawling
• Kneeling

Occasionally Performed (1%-33%):

• Balancing
• Keyboarding/typing
• Sitting

Frequently Performed (34%-66%):

• Carrying
• Crouching
• Distinguish colors
• Fingering/Touching
• Grasping
• Lifting
• Pulling/Pushing
• Reaching
• Repetitive Motions
• Speaking/talking
• Standing
• Stooping/bending
• Twisting
• Walking

Constantly Performed (67%-100%):

• Hearing
• Seeing/Visual

Job Hazards
Not Related:

• Explosives (pressurized gas)
• Electrical Shock/Static
• Radiation Alpha, Beta and Gamma (particles such as X-ray, Cat Scan, Gamma Knife, etc). Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means)

Rare (1-33%):

• Biological agents (primary airborne and blood born viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) (BBF)
• Mechanical moving parts/vibrations
• Occasionally (34%-66%):
• Chemical agents (Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Latex)
• Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps) (more than ordinary office environment)
• Equipment/Machinery/Tools

About Methodist:
Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891, service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance, health education, outreach to our diverse communities and populations, and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission.
Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state or local law.