POSITION PURPOSE

Maintains the environment for the Health System by performing environmental duties in accordance with Regulatory Agency Standards, Infection Control, Hospital and Department Policies. Responsible for completing and understanding mandatory computer based trainings.  Performs all Essential Duties and Responsibilities of an Environmental Specialist.  Demonstrates required competencies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Performs a variety of general and specialized cleaning tasks to maintain areas such as operating rooms, labor and delivery rooms, kitchens, outpatient surgical center, etc. The Environmental Specialist's essential duties include:

Utilizing complex techniques and/or products to deep clean equipment and areas

Machine scrubbing corridors and floors; moving equipment in corridor to properly clean floors

Ordering, receiving, and putting away cleaning supplies

Hanging cubical curtains and draperies using a safe ladder

Moving furniture, equipment, and trash as needed

Assisting in keeping corridors clear of clutter, equipment, furniture, etc.

Completing assigned deep cleaning projects such as stripping and waxing floors, washing windows and upholstery, shampooing carpet, etc.

Cleaning all surfaces

Disinfecting all surfaces

Dusting all surfaces

Replenishing all supplies

Spot cleaning carpet and upholstery

Cleaning up spills

Changing linen and making beds

Operating vacuum cleaning equipment

Dust mopping and damp mopping floors, stairs, and landings

Disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste

Reporting needed equipment repair and all unsafe situations

Identifies safety risks, provides feedback and helps address safety issues.  Actively follows safety policies, procedures and practices.

Assists in establishing and maintaining an environment that is clean and conducive to patients, visitors, and co-workers' well-being and safety.

Demonstrates a positive demeanor that contributes to a culture of trust, respect, and teamwork. Follows our Service Excellence Standards.

Effectively communicates with internal and external customers (i.e. active listening, professionalism, appropriate tone of voice and language).

Assists in the training of staff to perform Environmental Services duties.

Participates in department and unit activities to improve quality and patient care.

Demonstrates professionalism in dress and hygiene. Follows and adhere to the "fragrance free" policy.

Responsible for maintaining knowledge of policy and procedures.  Follows department's plans and scripts. Completes mandatory Healthstream in a timely manner.

Performs duties in compliance with all federal, state and local regulatory requirements.

Assists in keeping corridors clear of clutter, equipment, furniture, etc. for safety and aesthetic purposes.

Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships. Approaches conflict in a constructive manner. Helps to identify problems, offer solutions, and participate in their resolution.

Maintains the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patient, physicians, colleagues, and visitors to St. Joseph Mercy Health. Discusses patient and hospital information only among appropriate personnel in appropriately private places.

Behaves in accordance with the Code of Conduct, Service Excellence Standards, and the Mission, Vision and Values of SJMH.

Assumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner, to assure personal safety and that of coworkers, and to report all preventable hazards and unsafe practices immediately to management.

OTHER FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

Education: High School diploma or GED preferred. Able to speak, read, and write English.  Able to complete basic math skills.

Experience: Three months customer service or cleaning experience preferred.

Certification/Licensure: Not required.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Demonstrated ability to:

Disassemble and reassemble equipment such as medical, cleaning, and kitchen equipment

Follow written and verbal instructions.

Effectively communicate with patients, visitors, and co-workers.

Concentrate and pay close attention to detail.

Prioritize assigned tasks and organize work in a fast paced environment.

Walk and stand for approximately 90% of work time.

Frequently squat, kneel, and lift.

Occasionally bend and twist.

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance.

Lift, turn, push, pull, and position equipment.

Ability to utilize safe body mechanics.