• Job Description

  Req#: 856

  POSITION OVERVIEW: (non-exempt)

  Clean all areas of the health center.

  QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High school graduate preferred but not required
  • Must be able to read, write, follow written instructions, and be able to comprehend verbal instructions given in English
  • Experience in cleaning preferred but not necessary
  • Must have a record of dependability.
  • On-the-job orientation is given
  • Must be able to change routine/schedule as necessary due to patient & department needs.

  ACCOUNTABILITY:

  Reports to the Environmental Services Manager, designated shift lead, or House Supervisor

  DIRECT REPORTS:

  None

  POSITION-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

  • Accountable for all locked areas after departments close down for the day
    • Responsible for keys and for making sure that locked areas are, in fact, locked.
    • Does not unlock areas for ANYONE. If there is a need for a locked area to be unlocked for someone, it is a decision of the House Supervisor, not the tech.
  • Clean x-ray and laboratory.
    • Damp dust all furniture and fixtures.
    • Empty all trash receptacles and replace all liners.
    • Mop all floors with detergent germicide solution.
    • Clean all lavatories and stools and spot wash walls in each area.
  • Clean gift shop, mail room, and Admissions area.
  • Clean Ambulatory Care area, including scope area and ER doctor room.
  • Clean PT, Speech, Cardiac Rehab, and OT areas.
  • Clean Conference rooms and the board room.
  • Set up for meetings and tear down afterward according to directions.
  • Do patient discharges and OR if required.
  • Responsible for keys used only for purposes of entering areas to be worked.
  • Assist in monthly deep-cleaning of OR and Ambulatory Care.
  • Gather ER trash nightly.
  • Gather all laundry from rehabilitation services and bring it to the back loading dock.
  • Gather all red trash in the above-mentioned areas and dispose of it in the biohazard room.
  • Gather recycling and shred from the mailroom area and bring it to back loading dock.
  • Clean all public restrooms (Admissions, ER, MS, Business Office, IT hallway, and Conference room area) nightly.
  • As assigned assist in the cleaning of the Professional Clinic, Specialty Clinics, Cafeteria/vending area, vacuuming all main carpeted hallways, and gathering trash in the administrative wing, Health Information, and Information Technology offices.
  • Assist in the laundering of rags and mops.
  • Cleaning of dialysis – removal of linen, red, recycle, trash
  • Clean all handrails in areas cleaned nightly.
  • Must observe rules of confidentiality and HIPPA concerning patient rights.
  • Computer knowledge if required.
  • Attends all required meetings and in-services. Regular and punctual attendance
  • Performs other related duties as requested/required; which may include assisting with laundry.

  WORK ENVIRONMENT :

  • Works in a well-illuminated, climate-controlled environment
  • May come in contact with hazardous chemical or treatment modalities
  • Possibility exists of exposure to communicable diseases
  • Involvement in inpatient care may result in unavoidable work-related illness or injury
  • Work environment is comfortable, with minimal exposure to physical hazards
  • Moderate to loud noise environment when machines/equipment in use
  • Involvement in checking in/moving of supplies may result in unavoidable work-related injury
  • Must be constantly alert for patient/family emergency situations

• About the company

  Jefferson County Health Center, Iowa's oldest county hospital, offers exceptional health care services for the people of Jefferson County.

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