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 FOR ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS**

Location: Methodist Hospital
Address: 8303 Dodge St. - Omaha, NE

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 7am to 3:30pm with one weekend per month

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 one weekend per month

Job Description:

Job Requirements

Education

• High School diploma or General Educational Development (G.E.D.) required.

Experience

• 2 years of cleaning experience required, preferably in a healthcare setting.
• 6 months previous lead experience preferred.
• Floor care and/or carpet care experience preferred.

License/Certifications

• N/A

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Knowledge of housekeeping cleaning practices required.
• Basic verbal communication skills for positive interaction with staff and customers required.
• Basic math skills required.
• Able to read, write, and comprehend various written reports and documents required.

Physical Requirements

Weight Demands

Not necessary for the position (0%):

• Very Heavy Work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force
  

Occasionally Performed (1%-33%):

• Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force. Sitting most of the time. Walking and standing are required only occasionally.
• Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force.

Frequently Performed (34%-66%):

• Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force.
• Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force.

Physical Activity

Occasionally Performed (1%-33%):

• Fingering
• Keyboarding/typing
• Kneeling
• Repetitive Motions
• Sitting

Frequently Performed (34%-66%):

• Balancing
• Climbing
• Crawling
• Crouching
• Lifting
• Pulling/Pushing
• Reaching
• Standing
• Stooping/bending
• Twisting
• Touching

Constantly Performed (67%-100%):

• Carrying
• Distinguish colors
• Grasping
• Hearing
• Seeing/Visual
• Walking

Job Hazards

Not Related:

• Driving
• Workplace violence

Rare (1%-33%):

• Hand power tools
• Latex
• Loud noise
• Normal office environment
• Outdoor weather conditions
• Industrial Housekeeping Equipment

Occasionally (34%-66%):

• Blood and body fluids
• Hazardous chemicals
• Fumes or airborne particles
• Work near moving mechanical parts

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.

Employment Type: Full time