
Environmental Services Specialist
Job Description
Under supervision of Environmental Services Lead, the Environmental Services Specialist is responsible for the cleaning of all assigned areas in which they are trained to clean, while maintaining appropriate supplies and facilitating rapid turnover from case to case or patient to patient. The ESS conducts room cleaning, general cleaning and office cleaning. This professional demonstrates knowledge of principles and practices of aseptic technique, general cleaning, standard precaution, use of personal protective equipment and safe use of chemical cleaners. This person must be able to work under pressure and in situations that demand patience, tact, stamina and endurance. Must be able to assist other departments as needed.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave
- 401K with Matching; offerings vested fully @ 3 months of employment paired with eligibility to contribute
- Short & Long Disability, and Life Term insurance, complementary of Full Time Employment
- Additional Supplementary coverages offered @ employee's elections: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, AD&D, etc.
- Takes initiative to perform tasks without supervision
- Apply appropriate techniques to adhere to cleaning standards
- Wipe down designated areas containing blood or other bodily fluids and then disinfect the area of contact
- Coordinates with hospital staff in a professional manner to clean patient rooms
- Operate various types of cleaning equipment such as vacuum cleaners, washing machines, etc.
- Responds to hospital cleaning needs in a timely manner
- Maintains and monitors cleaning supplies inventory
- Disposes of trash and biohazard waste using proper techniques
- Establishes a regular cleaning schedule for all areas of the facility
- Other duties as assigned
- Demonstrates eligibility to work for any employer in the U.S.
- High school diploma, GED, or suitable equivalent required
- Previous experience is preferred in hygiene and healthy environmental control
- Previous experience cleaning and disinfecting sensitive biological materials is desired
- Demonstrates skill in verbal and written English communications for the safe and effective use of chemical cleaning agents and safety instructions, or understands translation of English to assure the above
- Demonstrates enthusiasm and drive
- Exudes respect and flexibility to impact the workplace in a positive manner
- Willingness to participate in goal-setting and educational activities for own growth and advancement
- Ability to relate and work effectively with hospital staff
- Is aware of standards of cleaning and performs in accordance with them
- Able to remain on task and be self motivated
- Able to work in a fast paced environment
- Must be prompt and reliable
- Ability to provide assistance outside normal job duties
- Demonstrates a high level communication
- Ability to handle biological materials compliantly