• Environmental Service Tech I - Full Time

    Northern Light Health (Portland, ME)


    Northern Light Mercy Hospital

     

    Department: Environmental Services

     

    Position is located: Mercy Fore River

     

    Work Type: Full Time

     

    Hours Per Week: 40.00

     

    Work Schedule: 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM

    Summary:

    Under the direction of the Director, Safety & Environmental Services, the Environmental Technician/Porter is responsible for cleaning all areas of the hospital according to policies and procedures.

    Responsibilities:

    + Performs 7 Step cleaning of patient rooms, nursing units/offices, clinical areas, waiting areas, lobbies, lounges,and rest rooms

    + Follows discharge cleaning procedures as written

    + Follow infection control guidelines when cleaning precaution rooms

    + Utilizes the appropriate chemicals and supplies according to procedures.

    + Uses and maintains equipment properly.

    + Removes trash, biomedical wastesand soiled linen from patient rooms to appropriate disposal areas for Porter pick up.

    + Replenishes paper supplies, bedside and bio bags as needed.

    + Makes additional rounds for trash removal in patient rooms

    Other Information:

    Competencies and Skills

     

    + Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.

    + Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of belonging, empowerment, and cooperation.

    + Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.

    + Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.

    Education

    + Required No Minimum Requirement

     

    Working Conditions

     

    + Potential exposure to hazardous materials.

    + Potential exposure to noise levels being uncomfortable.

    + Potential exposure to very hot or cold temperatures.

    + Work with computers, typing, reading or writing.

    + Extend body and limbs to reach items.

    + Prolonged periods of kneeling.

    + Lifting, moving and loading less than 20 pounds.

    + Lifting, moving and loading 20 to 30 pounds.

    + Prolonged periods of walking.

     

    Portland, Maine, Catholic, Sisters of Mercy, Level 2 NeoNatal Nursery

     

    Position Environmental Service Tech I - Full TimeLocation Req ID 82374