Technician-environmental services - full time | Coralville, IA

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  • Location: Tiffin, IA

services technician, in accordance with organizational standards of quality, is an essential contributor to cleaning, disinfection, infection prevention and a positive patient experience. Responsible for daily occupied and discharge/transfer cleaning and disinfection of patient rooms, as well as other common areas of their job assignment such as rest rooms, nurses’ stations, corridors, conference rooms, utility rooms, treatment areas, kitchens, offices, lobbies, lounges, stairwells and waiting rooms.

Performs duties while demonstrating working knowledge of the health care cleaning and disinfecting principles and requirements as well as proper and safe chemical use. Adheres to all organization

safety, risk management and infection control guidelines and standards while promoting a culture of safety. Actively participates in departmental performance improvement initiatives, including but not limited to initiatives to improve patient experience and cleanliness metrics.

Maintains cleaning cart(s), supplies and equipment evidence by properly stocking and restocking environmental services cart in a neat and orderly fashion. Removes trash and other waste and transports to the appropriate disposal area while identifying proper waste streams handling. Follows all infection prevention practices (i. e. proper cleaning and disinfection protocols and process, hand hygiene, standard & isolation

precautions, as well as proper donning and doffing of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Demonstrates knowledge of facility safety requirements. Demonstrates the ability to operate and properly maintain all EVS tools and equipment needed to clean and disinfect the environment. May be asked to assist with on-boarding and peer-training of new Environmental Technicians. Requires attention to detail, ability to follow written and verbal directions and the ability to work with minimal supervision. must be able to tolerate exposure to dust and chemicals. Ability to constantly move, lift or carry light to medium weight equipment furniture, etc. and occasionally move or lift heavy equipment or furniture.

Must be able to move and/or lift material and damp mops or towels weighing up to 10 lbs. Certified Health Care Environmental Services Technician (CHEST) and/or Certified Surgical Cleaning Technician (CSCT) desired/preferred. Special Skills/ Equipment: Can demonstrate effective use of computers and/or mobile devices for daily job performance activities. Ability to read/write English at 6th-9th grade level preferred. Ability to communicate orally or in writing openly and candidly, creates an environment where co-workers and team members reciprocate in kind.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, interaction/gender (including pregnancy), interactionual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with Pro Medica, please contact more details: jobs-search.

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