EVS Technician 1st shift

About the role

The Environmental Service Technician position at Bronson LakeView Hospital is under the supervision of the environmental services manager. The role involves maintaining environmental and infection control standards within established policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning of patient rooms, occupied and unoccupied, public areas, surgical areas as well as additional areas as assigned.
• Stocking of supplies.
• Cleaning and maintaining equipment.
• Service to both internal and external customers.
• Follow standard practices and procedures that comply with regulatory requirements.
• Receive working instructions and have work frequently audited for accuracy and compliance with standards of quality.
• Communicate (verbally and in writing) in English with departmental staff and internal and external customers.
• Communicate and provide exceptional service to patients, staff, families and visitors.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and unit data per HIPPA regulations.
• Remove trash and soiled linen from assigned areas and transport to disposal area.
• Keep work areas neat and orderly, clean equipment and assist with other duties as assigned.
• Operate mechanical floor equipment such as IMops, vacuums, sweepers and other related environmental equipment.
• Clean equipment and store in assigned locations.
• Communicate with the registered nurse and/or patient care assistant.
• Assume responsibility for own growth and development; attend regular staff meetings.
• Operate ultraviolet (UV) disinfection equipment (Surfacide UV Robot).
• (BBC Only) Operate and maintain floor care machinery including auto scrubbers, corded and battery powered vacuums, iMop, burnishers and side by side scrubbers.
• (BMH Lab, BSH, BLH & BLIRC Only) Collect, label and organize all Biomedical Waste for pick up by the waste hauler. Collect, transport and take all recycling to compactor or comingle dumpster. Transport waste to appropriate compactor or outside dumpster as needed. Change privacy curtains where needed. Round, inspect and maintain all assigned areas within scope of facility. Proper use of and maintenance of all assigned floor care machinery.

Requirements

Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served. Ability to work independently. Must be able to communicate (verbally and in writing) in English (at or above the 8th grade level) with departmental staff and internal and external customers. Must possess interpersonal skills that represent Bronson in a positive and professional manner. Must exhibit excellent customer service skills, thoroughness and time management skills. Must be able to comfortably accept delegation and negotiate task priorities. Work which produces levels of mental/visual fatigue which are typical of jobs that perform a wide variety of duties with frequent and significant uncontrollable deadlines. Work may include the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT up to 40 percent of the time. Involves regularly lifting of bulky or moderately heavy weights (i.e., up to 50 pounds), and occasionally assisting with heavier tasks or expending the equivalent effort in pushing, pulling, or otherwise handling material, equipment, and other objects. Performs most duties while standing, sitting, and/or walking. Lifts and/or pushes supplies and equipment. Frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching, is required to perform many job duties. Ability to work while standing on a stepladder at a height of four feet is required. Occasional exposure to risk of injury when working with electrical equipment. Must be able to walk stairs when necessary. Good balance is required when performing all duties. The employee is occasionally required to work in confined spaces and occupied areas. May experience occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries. May be called upon to handle emergency or crisis situations. Required protecting clothing may include gloves, eye protection, face protection, and shoe covers.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is no longer required for this position.
• Michigan driver's license and insurability may be required.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Interpersonal skills.
• Customer service skills.
• Time management skills.
• Delegation and negotiation skills.
• Physical stamina and strength.
• Ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and isolation procedures.
• Ability to operate and maintain floor care machinery.

Benefits

No specific benefits are mentioned in the job posting.

Pay

The pay details are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

The schedule is listed as "First Shift" with "Scheduled Weekly Hours 40". No further details are provided.