Environmental Service Tech - PRN/Casual

Days and Hours:

- 4:00 AM - 8:00 AM or 5:00 PM - 9:00 pm

* Schedule can vary, reach out for more details! *

Job Title: Environmental Services Tech

Department: Environmental Services

Reports To: Director of Environmental Services

Position Summary: Provide a safe, clean and comfortable environment for patients in accordance with the healthcare laws and regulations of the State of Nebraska, and the directives, policies, and budgets established by KCHS.

Essential Job Functions Duties and Responsibilities

Perform daily cleaning tasks of the facility including the hospital, clinic, public patient areas, and office areas

• Understand daily cleaning tasks, know where all environmental services supplies are located and how to correctly use them.
• Understand and carry out correct use of all chemicals.
• Insure all areas of the facility, (including but not limited to: corners, ceilings, floors, walls, vents, mirrors, cubical curtains, shades, furnishings, restrooms, office, patient rooms, clinic rooms, OR, ER and halls), are dust free, clean and sanitized.
• Keep all floors clean and in good conditions, may include; sweeping, mopping, stripping, waxing, vacuuming and shampooing.
• Keep all soap and paper towel dispensers clean, sanitized and stocked.
• Keep all utility and store rooms clean, stocked and organized.
• Make sure all carts are cleaned and supplies are stocked and ready for the next day before leaving at the end of the day

Complete all work lists daily, weekly, and monthly

• Follow proper procedure while completing all work assignments and paperwork.
• Job and corresponding paperwork must be completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Insure all paperwork is turned in when it is due.
• Understand when and how to correctly submit work orders for any repairs needed

General Requirements:

Personal Responsibilities

• Works in harmony with assigned co-workers and other department staff.
• Is punctual in attendance. Adjusts personal schedule to work as scheduled. Provides proper notification for absence as per hospital policy.
• Accepts and responds to constructive criticism, assigned duties and suggestions in a cooperative manner.
• Demonstrates the ability to accept and implement change
• Completes assignments accurately and on time.
• Participates in continuing education programs and staff meetings as evidenced by attendance records.
• Where applicable, floats to other areas as assigned; responds to floating requested with a positive attitude.
• Willingly accepts assignments to special projects.
• Attentive to detail, record-keeping and required paperwork inherent to the position.
• Demonstrates kindness, courteousness, and sensitivity to patients, families, physicians, co-workers and visitors at all times.

Use all housekeeping equipment properly

• Understand how to correctly use all housekeeping equipment, including vacuums, shampooers, microfiber moping system, nano edge, walk behind floor scrubber, buffers, zamboni, etc.
• Follow manufacturer recommendations and facility procedure when using all equipment.
• Clean all equipment as scheduled along with as needed to insure it is clean and in good working order. Report any issues with equipment to the Director of Environmental Services as soon as possible.
• Sanitize all equipment used for isolation or spills immediately after use.

Handle bio-hazardous waste

• Understand how to properly handle bio-hazardous waste.
• Correctly remove and handle all biohazard materials.