What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Services Tech position at Ridgeview Medical Center Health System?
Purpose of Job
This position is responsible for maintaining a clean, healthy and welcoming environment in patient and non-patient areas to ensure that Ridgeview customers and families receive the highest quality of services in a caring and compassionate manner.
Job Functions
- Cleans all patient and non patient areas to high standards cleanliness.
- Follows all infection control policies and standards to minimize the transmission of microorganisms.
- Follows proper use of cleaning chemicals and personal protection equipment for the safety of patients, Environmental Services Tech and staff.
- Vacuums, shampoos and extracts carpets
- Performs major cleaning and refinishing of floors in assigned areas.
- Distributes clean linen and maintains PAR levels.
- Washes and dries specialty linen items in house.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education/Work Experience
- No HS diploma required but preferred
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Ability to serve patients in a friendly and efficient manner
- Ability to meet and maintain the necessary background checks as aligned with position functions
- Ability to work autonomously and as a team
- Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above
- Ability to perform strenuous work under time constraints
- Ability to pay close attention to detail
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to understand verbal and written instructions in the English language and respond accordingly in order to complete job functions as mentioned above
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous cleaning experience (healthcare, hospitality, commercial, etc.)
Link to Employee Health Physical Demands
Full Time
