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Environmental Services Technician at Mary Greeley Medical Center – Ames, Iowa

Mary Greeley Medical Center
Ames, Iowa, 50010, United States
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Environmental Services Technician

  • Position Summary
    • Under general supervision: performs general housekeeping functions directed at maintaining the Medical Center and it’s facilities in a clean, sanitary, attractive and orderly condition. Exhibits and promotes a cooperative team spirit. Ensures all actions taken in carrying out responsibilities support patient centered care.
  • Position Responsibilities

    • Unit Specific Position Responsibilities
      • Actively participates in medical center and departmental teams promoting continuous quality improvement and patient satisfaction, including but not limited to department huddles, quarterly updates and Kainexus.
      • Exhibits and promotes a cooperative team spirit.
      • Cleans and disinfects patient care areas, public restrooms, administrative areas, kitchen, cafeteria, morgue and meeting rooms.
      • Removes general and potentially infectious medical waste and transports it to a general holding and/or disposal area.
      • Cleans and disinfects all types of body fluids.
      • Cleans windows, furniture, air diffusers and grilles, doors and entrances.
      • Performs cleaning tasks as assigned to meet the needs of the organization.
      • Identifies mechanical or structural deficiencies in assigned areas and reports them for correction utilizing reporting software.
      • Follows Standard Work.
  • Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience
    • Required Qualifications (Including any licensure, certification, education):
      • Entry level position. After a sufficient training period, must be able to comprehend and demonstrate knowledge of institutional housekeeping activities and services; safety and regulatory standards; housekeeping equipment and supplies; supervisory principles and techniques.
    • Organizational Requirements:
      • Maintain stroke education per regulatory requirements.
    • Preferred Qualifications:
      • High school diploma or GED preferred
    • Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
      • Ability to read, write and speak English.
      • Ability to use telephone and pager system.
      • Ability to understand oral and written instructions; ability to maintain simple records.
      • Ability to exhibit and promote a cooperative team spirit.
      • Experienced in and able to interact with numerous and diverse customers.
      • Excellent communication, problem solving and customer service skills
      • Ability to adapt quickly to unexpected changes in circumstances.
      • Knowledge of body mechanics and universal/safety precautions
      • Adherence to Departmental and Hospital policies and procedures
      • Position requires wearing and maintaining a uniform
    • Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
      • Related work experience in a health care facility is preferred

Job Location

Ames, Iowa, 50010, United States

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