What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Services Technician position at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta?
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Work Shift
Day
Work Day(s)
Variable
Shift Start Time
7:00 AM
Shift End Time
3:30 AM
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.
Job Description
Performs daily cleaning and supplying of patient rooms, wards, nursing stations, lounges, restrooms, offices, and other assigned areas in accordance with the standards set by the Environmental Services department and hospital objectives in support of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s mission, vision, and values. Proactively supports efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.
Experience
Primary Location Address
1001 Johnson Ferry Rd
Job Family
Environmental Services
Work Shift
Day
Work Day(s)
Variable
Shift Start Time
7:00 AM
Shift End Time
3:30 AM
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.
Job Description
Performs daily cleaning and supplying of patient rooms, wards, nursing stations, lounges, restrooms, offices, and other assigned areas in accordance with the standards set by the Environmental Services department and hospital objectives in support of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s mission, vision, and values. Proactively supports efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.
Experience
- 1 year of experience in a fast-paced environment
- Experience in a hospital setting
- High School diploma or equivalent preferred
- N/A
- No professional certifications required
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Detailed knowledge of the correct use of chemicals, supplies, and equipment
- Understands procedures for handling, mixing, using, labeling, and disposal of all chemicals used in performing job functions
- Knows correct methods for cleaning up chemical spills and the procedure for reacting to chemical exposures
- Provides excellent service routinely in interactions with all customers, including coworkers, patients, visitors, physician, and volunteers.
- Performs cleaning functions in assigned areas following established schedules and using prescribed methods.
- Dusts horizontal surfaces that collect dust.
- Empties wastepaper baskets, removes trash, and cleans inside/outside trash container.
- Spot cleans walls and windows.
- Replenishes room supplies.
- Dump wipes and cleans all furniture, cleans, and polishes metal and porcelain fixtures in the bathroom, and polishes metal surfaces.
- Dries and wet mops floors of rooms and offices and spot cleans carpets as needed.
- Makes beds as needed and sorts/distributes linens as assigned.
- Performs checkout cleaning as assigned.
- Complies with procedures for handling, mixing, using, labeling, and disposal of all chemicals used in performing job functions.
- Supports and participates in the continuous assessment and improvement of quality of services provided.
- Effectively supports admissions, discharges, and transfers process through timely and efficient response and turnover of discharge and transfer cleaning needs. Takes initiative to communicate any barriers to appropriate leader.
Primary Location Address
1001 Johnson Ferry Rd
Job Family
Environmental Services