What are the responsibilities and job description for the LEAD ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES TECHNICIAN - PM position at Excela Health?

Essential Job Functions

Cleans and services any assigned hospital area / facility.
Performs routine cleaning requests from customers within departmental duties.
Performs daily clean-up and care of equipment and materials, etc.
Meets hospital's established standards of cleanliness.
Utilizes department established work patterns and cleaning steps.
Collects and transports regulated and non-regulated waste, soiled linens, or materials to designated locations in a manner described in department procedure and per regulatory guidelines.
Containers / Liners secured and placed in upright position to prevent spillage.
Waste holding areas are cleaned daily.
Obtains, utilizes and replenishes supplies in a cost effective manner according to hospital / department procedure.
Accurately records supplies taken / removed on department inventory form.
Records accurate data on all work related forms.
Communicates on form as to status of task, verbally to shift charge person.
Assures all requested data fields of forms are completed.
Other duties as assigned.

Specialty Essential Functions

Prepares the staff schedule according to need and within department budget

Utilizes staff effectively to meet the daily responsibilities of the department

Maintains allotted level of budgeted full time equivalents

Determines and adjusts staffing levels according to hospital census through reassignment of duties and / or voluntary and involuntary absent time per hospital policy

Participates in the initial and ongoing training / education process

Trains new employees in the six steps of cleaning and handling of biohazard material

Demonstrates proper use of personal protective equipment

Assists in observation and testing for competencies

Reviews hospital and department policies and procedures to assure staff understanding

Assists the manager in developing and maintaining staff training tools

Observes staff adherence to OSHA Blood Borne Pathogen standards per Federal regulations

Coordinates all personnel to complete annual education

Assists Manager with staff performance appraisals using employee evaluation system

Directs and reviews daily work performance of the housekeeper staff and recommends any necessary disciplinary action to the manager

Motivates staff to maintain acceptable level of service while striving to attain a level of excellence

Assists the manager with staff development

Educates staff on the six basic cleaning steps, proper handling of biohazard materials, and assignment duties

Demonstrates proper use of personal protective equipment with all department employees

Reviews hospital and departmental policies and procedures to assure staff's comprehension

Coordinates personnel to complete annual education and assists with department meetings

Conducts training specific to floor care equipment; proper handling and maintenance of equipment

Assists Manager in daily operation of the department

Alerts and assists in trouble shooting problems within the department, as well as with other departments

Makes staffing decisions in the event of a call off

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma, GED, or Higher Level of Education

Related training / experience (preferably with the past five (5) years.

Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment.

Strong ability to communicate complex and / or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications.

License, Certification & Clearances

Act 34-PA Criminal Record Check from the PA State Police system

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).

Travel may be expected locally between Independence Health locations.

LEAN

Actively promotes a Lean work culture by performing team member duties to encourage consistent use of LEAN principles and processes, including continually seeking work process improvements. Recognizes the necessity of taking ownership of one’s own motivation, morale, performance and professional development. Strives for behavior consistent with being committed to Independence Health's missions, vision and values.

AAP / EEO

Independence Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Independence Health to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, non-job related disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected class. Independence Health will conform to the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Ability to perform the Essential Functions listed on the Physical Conditions and ability to perform the Essential Functions on the Working Condition chart below.

Work Environment

Effective March 2020 or during pandemic : goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and / or transfer device is required.

Essential – Absolute Necessity.

Marginal – Minimal Necessity.

Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps / shift.

Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps / shift.

Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps / shift.

Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps / shift.

Physical Condition

Essential

Marginal

Constantly

Frequently

Occasionally

Rarely

Never

Extreme Heat

Extreme Cold

Heights

Confined Spaces

Extreme Noise(>

85dB)

Mechanical Hazards

Use of Vibrating Tools

Operates Vehicle

Operates Heavy Equipment

Use of Lifting / Transfer Devices

Rotates All Shifts

8 Hours Shifts

10-12 Hours Shifts

On-Call

Overtime( 8 / hrs / shift; 40 / hr / wk)

Travel Between Sites

Direct Patient Care

Respirator Protective Equipment

Eye Protection

Head Protection (hard hat)

Hearing Protection

Hand Protection

Feet, Toe Protection

Body Protection

Latex Exposure

Solvent Exposure

Paint (direct use) Exposure

Dust (sanding) Exposure

Ethylene Oxide Exposure

Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure

Blood / Body Fluid Exposure

Chemicals (direct use) Exposure

Mist Exposure

Wax Stripper (direct use)

Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure

Ionizing Radiation Exposure

Laser Exposure

Physical Demands

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and / or transfer device is required.

Essential – Absolute Necessity.

Marginal – Minimal Necessity.

Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps / shift.

Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps / shift.

Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps / shift.

Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps / shift.

Physical Condition

Essential

Marginal

Constantly

Frequently

Occasionally

Rarely

Never

Bending (Stooping)

Sitting

Walking

Climbing Stairs

Climbing Ladders

Standing

Kneeling

Squatting (Crouching)

Twisting / Turning

Keyboard / Computer Operation

Gross Grasp

Fine Finger Manipulation

Hand / Arm Coordination

Pushing / Pulling(lbs. of force)

Carry

Transfer / Push / Pull Patients

Seeing Near w / Acuity

Feeling (Sensation)

Color Vision

Hearing Clearly

Pulling / Pushing Objects Overhead

Reaching Above Shoulder Level

Reaching Forward

Lifting Floor to Knuckle

Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle

Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder

Lifting Shoulder to Overhead

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and / or transfer device is required.

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