Environmental Services Tech- FT Days
Sanford Health
Summary
Environmental Services Technician is responsible for maintaining a safe and sanitary environment in patient/resident rooms and assigned areas for patients/residents, visitors and associates by following infection control, safety, and procedural guidelines.
Job description
Summary
Environmental Services Technician is responsible for maintaining a safe and sanitary environment in patient/resident rooms and assigned areas for patients/residents, visitors and associates by following infection control, safety, and procedural guidelines.
- Emptying waste baskets
- Sweeping, scrubbing, waxing, or polishing floors
- Using brooms, mops, or powered scrubbing and waxing machines
Job Description
Demonstrate knowledge of housekeeping processes, tools and techniques in a healthcare environment; ability to apply this to provide a clean and sterile environment for patients/residents and facility staff.
- Clean patient/resident rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other work areas so that health standards are met
- Wear the proper protective equipment following the appropriate guidelines
- Keep storage, equipment and carts well-stocked, clean, and tidy
- Use pagers and other technology appropriately when needed
- Assist in the laundry areas as appropriate
- Physical activities include considerable use of arms and legs and moving of whole body; such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, twisting, squatting, and handling materials
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 40-50lbs and push/pull up variable weight limits on flat surfaces or up and down ramps
- Be on their feet for the majority of their shift
- May be exposed to certain levels of noise with the equipment in operation
- Work hours will vary depending on patient/resident needs, including overtime, call, backup call, nights, days, weekends, and holidays
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Minimum of six months housekeeping or commercial cleaning experience preferred
- Ability to use computer and prior cleaning experience is helpful
- Knowledge of materials, equipment, cleaning methods and cleaning chemicals is helpful
- Strong customer service, communication and interpersonal skills are required
- Previous custodial experience in a healthcare environment is preferred
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Minimum of six months housekeeping or commercial cleaning experience preferred
- Strong customer service, communication and interpersonal skills are required
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 40-50lbs
- Ability to be on feet for the majority of the shift
Benefits
- $2500 Hiring Bonus
- 8 Hour Day Shifts
- 40 Weekly Hours
Company overview
Sanford Health is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the United States, operating as a nonprofit organization headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Founded in 1894, the organization has grown into a comprehensive health system with 44 medical centers, 482 clinics, and more than 200 senior living facilities across 26 states and nine countries. Sanford Health provides a full spectrum of healthcare services including acute care hospitals, specialty clinics, senior care through the Good Samaritan Society, genomic medicine, global clinics, and the Sanford Health Plan insurance program. The system employs over 48,000 healthcare professionals including 1,400 physicians and delivers care through five Centers of Excellence: Cancer, Children's, Heart, Orthopedics/Sports Medicine, and Women's Health. Annually, Sanford Health handles approximately 5.3 million outpatient visits, 84,000 admissions, and 136,000 surgeries. The organization is also actively involved in medical research and education through partnerships with academic institutions, positioning itself as a regional healthcare leader in the Midwest with expanding international presence.