What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Services Technician - Temporary Replacement (Eastern Long Island Hospital) position at Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital?
Department: Environmental Services
Number of Positions Available: 1
Schedule: Temporary Replacement: Varied Days/Flex Shifts: 6:00am-2:00pm, 6:30am-2:30pm, 8:00am-4:00pm, 9:00am-5:00pm, 11:00am-7:00pm, 3:00pm-11:00pm
Weekend /Holiday Hours: 7:00am-3:00pm
Summary
This position requires daily cleaning and supplying patient rooms, wards, nursing stations, lounges, lavatories, bathrooms, offices, and any other areas assigned in accordance with standard procedures of the department and in accordance with hospital objectives. The EVS Tech will use cleaning devices including wet mops, wringers, dusters, vacuum cleaners, and other necessary tools, chemicals, and supplies. The EVS Tech receives deliveries, unpacks, stores, and distributes items as necessary, inventories and fills supply carts. The EVS Tech prepares materials, documentation and equipment for shipping. The Housekeeper performs other duties as assigned
Job Duties & Essential Functions
Performs the duties as outlined in the housekeeping work schedules in accordance with the 7 Steps of Cleaning
Performs patient care cleaning, employee office and work areas; hard floor/carpet, cleaning, and trash removal; equipment cleaning; window and wall washing
Responsible for isolation techniques related to Environmental Services and overall patient care
Knowledge and safe use of cleaning products and equipment
Assists other team members with duties (i.e. discharges) if needed
Completes daily project timesheet/Environmental Services dismissal notice
Completes all assigned tasks within assigned work period
Understands oral and written communications and communicate with supervisor
Prepares infection wastes for disposal; terminal cleaning per procedure (include OR EVS Tech)
Changes water in bucket per procedure
Cleans of MRI suite per procedure
Cleans OPR rooms between cases during shift
Receives all goods delivered by vendor truck, UPS, Federal Express, etc. Unpacks all items; counts, weighs or otherwise measures the quantity of incoming supplies and notes discrepancies or damaged goods; completes the appropriate sections of receiving report
Packs inventoried items and deliver supplies to the appropriate department; will inventory and stock nursing supply carts
Prepares, packs and make ready and outgoing packages through UPS, Federal Express or common carrier
Keeps the receiving dock and storeroom area clean and orderly at all times (including pallets)
Carries out assigned special projects for the Materials Manager, or designee, such as annual inventory and redesign of distribution process
Maintain professional appearance as designated by department head
Cooperates with all personnel in the proper conduct of the department
Rotates within the department and by shift as required
Maintains ethical relationships
Adheres to hospital and departmental rules and regulations
Participates in in-service programs
Performs all other related duties as assigned by management
Required Education & Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Valid New York State driver’s license required
Environmental services/general housekeeping duties and processes experience.
One (1) – Two (2) years of experience with disinfection processes, use of microfiber materials. preferred
Experience in use of Roto floor scrubber and power washer preferred.
Physical Demands
Wet vac use experience preferred
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with patients, office staff and medical providers.The employee must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations .
Posting Overview : This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date).
If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional applications will be considered for the posted position; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimal, two weeks after the initial posting date. Please note, that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review, and possibly reposted at a later date.
Company Overview
As part of Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital (SBELIH) combines the best in academic and community medicine, improving access to advanced medical care for residents of the North Fork and Shelter Island. With 70 beds, SBELIH is Suffolk County’s first hospital, serving the North Fork since 1905. SBELIH provides care to 25,000 year-round residents and expanding to 60,000 summer residents with comprehensive healthcare solutions, including behavioral health, medical-surgical, orthopedics and general surgery, wound care, interventional pain management and GI, advanced ambulatory care, diagnostic, and physical therapy services. The hospital is also a clinical campus and training site for Stony Brook Medicine, with its first SBELIH Psychiatry resident having graduated in 2022.
StaffCo is a Professional Employer Organization, commonly referred to as a PEO. StaffCo and SUNY have entered into a professional employer agreement under which StaffCo is the employer of Stony Brook Eastern Long Island employees and responsible for employment, including the day-to-day direction and supervision of work.StaffCo is fully responsible for providing all Payroll and Human Resource services, including the payment of wages, collecting and reporting payroll taxes and maintaining any and all benefits for which one is eligible. SUNY Stony Brook Hospital is responsible for the operation of the hospital and provision of health care and is the co-employer as is necessary to conduct its responsibilities and for related licensure, regulatory or statutory requirements and obligations.
Given StaffCo’s employment responsibilities, it is deemed the “employer” for employment and labor law purposes. Thus, the employees are private sector employees of StaffCo, not public sector employees of SUNY. The private sector nature of the StaffCo employees has been approved by NYS Civil Service and upheld in a decision by the US National Labor Relations Board.
Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of inclusive learning, and a working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.
Job Field
Housekeeping
Primary Location
US-NY-Greenport
Department/Hiring Area
Environmental Services
Schedule
Full-time
Posting Start Date
Feb 28, 2025
Posting End Date
Ongoing
Salary
$23.156 - $25.201/hour
Number of Positions Available: 1
Schedule: Temporary Replacement: Varied Days/Flex Shifts: 6:00am-2:00pm, 6:30am-2:30pm, 8:00am-4:00pm, 9:00am-5:00pm, 11:00am-7:00pm, 3:00pm-11:00pm
Weekend /Holiday Hours: 7:00am-3:00pm
Summary
This position requires daily cleaning and supplying patient rooms, wards, nursing stations, lounges, lavatories, bathrooms, offices, and any other areas assigned in accordance with standard procedures of the department and in accordance with hospital objectives. The EVS Tech will use cleaning devices including wet mops, wringers, dusters, vacuum cleaners, and other necessary tools, chemicals, and supplies. The EVS Tech receives deliveries, unpacks, stores, and distributes items as necessary, inventories and fills supply carts. The EVS Tech prepares materials, documentation and equipment for shipping. The Housekeeper performs other duties as assigned
Job Duties & Essential Functions
Performs the duties as outlined in the housekeeping work schedules in accordance with the 7 Steps of Cleaning
Performs patient care cleaning, employee office and work areas; hard floor/carpet, cleaning, and trash removal; equipment cleaning; window and wall washing
Responsible for isolation techniques related to Environmental Services and overall patient care
Knowledge and safe use of cleaning products and equipment
Assists other team members with duties (i.e. discharges) if needed
Completes daily project timesheet/Environmental Services dismissal notice
Completes all assigned tasks within assigned work period
Understands oral and written communications and communicate with supervisor
Prepares infection wastes for disposal; terminal cleaning per procedure (include OR EVS Tech)
Changes water in bucket per procedure
Cleans of MRI suite per procedure
Cleans OPR rooms between cases during shift
Receives all goods delivered by vendor truck, UPS, Federal Express, etc. Unpacks all items; counts, weighs or otherwise measures the quantity of incoming supplies and notes discrepancies or damaged goods; completes the appropriate sections of receiving report
Packs inventoried items and deliver supplies to the appropriate department; will inventory and stock nursing supply carts
Prepares, packs and make ready and outgoing packages through UPS, Federal Express or common carrier
Keeps the receiving dock and storeroom area clean and orderly at all times (including pallets)
Carries out assigned special projects for the Materials Manager, or designee, such as annual inventory and redesign of distribution process
Maintain professional appearance as designated by department head
Cooperates with all personnel in the proper conduct of the department
Rotates within the department and by shift as required
Maintains ethical relationships
Adheres to hospital and departmental rules and regulations
Participates in in-service programs
Performs all other related duties as assigned by management
Required Education & Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Valid New York State driver’s license required
Environmental services/general housekeeping duties and processes experience.
One (1) – Two (2) years of experience with disinfection processes, use of microfiber materials. preferred
Experience in use of Roto floor scrubber and power washer preferred.
Physical Demands
Wet vac use experience preferred
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with patients, office staff and medical providers.The employee must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations .
- May be met with the aid of mechanical devices; they are not intended to discriminate against handicapper persons, only to insure safe working conditions for all persons, Mechanical assistance may not be such that they interfere with normal safety aids (modified if necessary) such as safety googles, hearing protection, etc. Will see if this language should be included based on what is in red below.
- Good vision and hearing
- Fully mobile on steps, ladders, etc.
- Sufficient mobility and dexterity of both arms (or mechanical substitutes) to safely operate department related equipment such as mop wringer, housekeeping carts, vacuums, large linen carts, etc.
- Able to bend, stoop; and lift 45 lb. objects.
Posting Overview : This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date).
If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional applications will be considered for the posted position; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimal, two weeks after the initial posting date. Please note, that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review, and possibly reposted at a later date.
- Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.
- All Hospital positions maybe subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.
- This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.
- This function/position maybe designated as “essential.” This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook Southampton Hospital and related facilities.
- Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Southampton's Employee Health Services*
- Successfully complete a 4-panel drug screen*
- Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre-employment screenings.
- Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).
- The Human Resources department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination .
Company Overview
As part of Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital (SBELIH) combines the best in academic and community medicine, improving access to advanced medical care for residents of the North Fork and Shelter Island. With 70 beds, SBELIH is Suffolk County’s first hospital, serving the North Fork since 1905. SBELIH provides care to 25,000 year-round residents and expanding to 60,000 summer residents with comprehensive healthcare solutions, including behavioral health, medical-surgical, orthopedics and general surgery, wound care, interventional pain management and GI, advanced ambulatory care, diagnostic, and physical therapy services. The hospital is also a clinical campus and training site for Stony Brook Medicine, with its first SBELIH Psychiatry resident having graduated in 2022.
StaffCo is a Professional Employer Organization, commonly referred to as a PEO. StaffCo and SUNY have entered into a professional employer agreement under which StaffCo is the employer of Stony Brook Eastern Long Island employees and responsible for employment, including the day-to-day direction and supervision of work.StaffCo is fully responsible for providing all Payroll and Human Resource services, including the payment of wages, collecting and reporting payroll taxes and maintaining any and all benefits for which one is eligible. SUNY Stony Brook Hospital is responsible for the operation of the hospital and provision of health care and is the co-employer as is necessary to conduct its responsibilities and for related licensure, regulatory or statutory requirements and obligations.
Given StaffCo’s employment responsibilities, it is deemed the “employer” for employment and labor law purposes. Thus, the employees are private sector employees of StaffCo, not public sector employees of SUNY. The private sector nature of the StaffCo employees has been approved by NYS Civil Service and upheld in a decision by the US National Labor Relations Board.
Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of inclusive learning, and a working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.
Job Field
Housekeeping
Primary Location
US-NY-Greenport
Department/Hiring Area
Environmental Services
Schedule
Full-time
Posting Start Date
Feb 28, 2025
Posting End Date
Ongoing
Salary
$23.156 - $25.201/hour
Salary : $23 - $25
