What are the responsibilities and job description for the Floor Tech (Environmental Services) - Fulltime - Days position at Simpson General Hospital?
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Job title:
- Floor Tech
Work Location:
- Simpson General Hospital
Reports to:
- Director of Environmental Services
Job Type:
- Full-time
Experience:
- 1( ) year (Preferred)
Education:
- High School Diploma or GED (Preferred)
Schedule:
- Varies, includes every other weekend
- 7:00am - 3:00pm
Work Remotely:
- No
Position Summary:
The Floor Tech cleans all areas of the hospital by performing routine cleaning of patient rooms, nursing units, offices, clinical areas, waiting areas, lobbies, restrooms and corridors. The tech also utilizes the appropriate chemicals and supplies according to procedure.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Performs all assigned tasks in a professional manner in order to reflect the highest integrity of the Environmental Services Department.
- Sweep and mop floors
- Assist with striping, buffing, and waxing surfaces
- Clean or shampoo carpets
- Perform light window and wall cleaning duties
- Maintain equipment and supplies
- Follow workplace safety standards
- Completes work assignments in a timely manner.
- Transports trash and hazardous waste to appropriate disposal area.
- Maintains set quality standards when performing job duties.
- Ability to do work on his/her own with normal supervision.
- Observes safety precautions at all times.
- Adheres to all hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
- Attend and participate in in-service education program, on-the-job training programs, etc. as directed or scheduled.
- Maintains confidentiality in matters related to patient, family and facility staff
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills:
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians, and hospital staff
- Basic computer skills
- Professional, friendly attitude
- In-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures
- Team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Responsible and compassionate
- Outstanding organizational and multi-tasking skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
- Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
- Must have strong work ethic and take pride in a job well done.
- Must be able to get along with a variety of personalities and enjoy doing a good job.
- Ability to lift approximately 25-50 lbs.
- Must be flexible in regards to scheduling and must have reliable transportation.
Physical Requirements:
The Floor Tech must have the ability to move around freely, walk and stand for long periods of time; use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired; use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls; bend or twist their body; understand the speech of another person and speak clearly so listeners can understand; and see details of objects that are less than a few feet away and at a distance.
