Environmental Services Tech
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Mercy Hospital
Durango, CO, US
Summary
The Environmental Services Technician maintains a clean and safe hospital environment by performing daily and checkout cleaning procedures. They are responsible for the proper handling and transport of soiled linens, trash, and infectious waste while providing excellent customer service.
Job Description
Where You’ll Work
Mercy Hospital is an 82 bed, acute care hospital located in the scenic southwestern Colorado town of Durango. It is the only hospital in Colorado to be rated by Medicare with five stars for overall hospital quality. It is recognized for excellence in orthopedic and spine surgery and for outstanding patient experience and patient safety. Mercy has also received ten consecutive 'A' grades for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group. Our providers use state-of-the-art technology in an environment designed to promote wellbeing and healing of body, mind, and spirit. Among the many specialty services available at Mercy are emergency care (Level III trauma designation), surgical care, cardiac care (including interventional), Orthopedic and Spine Centers of Excellence, a Family Birthing Center, home care, hospice care and more. Durango offers an exceptional quality of life with small town charm, excellent schools, and year-round, world-class outdoor recreation opportunities including snow sports, river sports, hiking, biking, camping and more.
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Environmental Services Technician, you will maintain a safe and clean environment for patients, staff, and visitors, strictly following established departmental procedures and standards. Every day you will perform cleaning duties with meticulous attention to detail, ensure all areas meet hygiene and safety requirements, and provide excellent customer service to patients, visitors, and other staff members. To be successful in this role, you will possess a strong work ethic, thorough attention to cleanliness and safety, and excellent customer service skills, contributing to a secure and welcoming hospital environment.
- Perform 6 step daily cleaning procedure in patient room to a level acceptable to the patient.
- Perform checkout cleaning procedure in patient room according to departmental policies and procedures, including medical equipment.
- Perform intensive cleaning procedures in specialty areas such as Emergency Department, Surgery and Pharmacy to a level acceptable that eliminates the risk of infection to the patient.
- Removes and transports soiled linens, trash, infectious waste and recycling according to departmental policy and procedures.
- Prioritize assisting customers above all other duties.
- When cleaning an occupied room the Environmental Services Worker will follow organizational customer service script.
Job Requirements
Preferred
- High School Diploma/G.E.D.
- Previous healthcare experience
