Environmental Service

Job Summary

Responsible for cleaning and ensuring the unit is well stocked and maintained.

Job Duties

• Gathers all trash and dirty linen and disposes of in proper receptacle
• Wipes the stretchers, furniture and equipment with germicidal solution
• Applies clean linen to the stretchers/beds
• Restocks supplies as needed in all areas as needed
• Wipes the tables, furniture, equipment, etc., with germicidal solution
• Mops floors with germicidal solution
• Terminally cleans the ORs when appropriate
• Participates as a team member in support of areas
• Organizes housekeeping activities efficiently and effectively
• Considers cost containment by using supplies economically
• Maintains patients privacy and dignity and respects patients rights
• Responds in a timely manner to meet the needs of the patients, manager and physicians
• Gathers and sets up all needed equipment and supplies before patient arrives to the unit
• Demonstrates skill in the use of various equipment and makes sure it is in working order
• Every day sets up the departments for the next day before leaving for the day
• Restock linens and IV fluids in the warmer on a daily basis as needed
• Performs other tasks and duties as assigned in an efficient, effective, and cost conscious manner, complying with all USPIs policies, procedures and regulations.

Required Skills

• High School Diploma