Environmental Services Associate I

GENERAL SUMMARY

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares patient rooms for new admissions, including restocking of linen and paper supplies.
• Operates ultraviolet (UV) disinfection equipment (i.e. Xenex Robot).
• Reports any mechanical failures or negative conditions as observed in assigned areas for preparation of work order for the maintenance department. Notifies supervisor when supplies are low and need to be replenished and/or ordered.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, environmental and infection control standards.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient and unit data per HIPPA regulations.
• Cooperates with other personnel to achieve departmental/interdepartmental objectives and maintain good employee relations.
• Enhances job related growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
• High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent preferred.
• Custodial experience preferred.
• Must be able to interact directly with patient population, job requires high visibility.
• Must exhibit consistently high level of customer service and 'Patients First' sensibility.