What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Environmental Services Technician (PRN @ Rehab Hospital) position at Mercy?
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OverviewPerforms basic cleaning functions in all areas of the Health System providing a sanitary and aesthetically pleasing environment. Additional responsibilities include stripping and refinishing floors, carpet extraction, operating battery powered Carpet Extractors, Autoscrubbers and Floor Burnishers, performing heavy lifting tasks (movement of furniture and equipment), movement of patient furniture, hanging of cubicle curtains and drapes. Removes and transports pharmaceutical waste to appropriate storage location. Prepares pharmaceutical waste for shipping and other assigned duties related to the Environmental Service Department.
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Qualifications
Education: See Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities below.
Knowledge, and Abilities: Ability to read and write with capability of following oral and written instruction. Able to communicate effectively with patients, guests and all hospital personnel.
Working Conditions, Mental and Physical Requirements: Physical demands include walking/standing up to 8 hours a shift. Lifting, carrying objects up to 70 pounds. Pushing, pulling, climbing (stairs, ladders), stooping, bending, squatting, crawling and reaching.
Physical demands are attached plus push, pull up to 50 #, and grip up to 50 # lbs., pinch up to 15 lbs., kneel, crouch, and crawl minimally.
Equipment Used: Carpet extractors, Floor burnishers, Low speed scrubbing buffers, Cardboard bailer, Pressure washers and other Housekeeping related equipment.
Preferred Licensure: Ability to obtain chauffeur's license.
Preferred Experience: Cleaning experience in an institutional setting.
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