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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

Environmental Services Technician

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

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