What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Surveillance Tech position at OhioHealth?
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Job Description Summary
Perform surveillance of the healthcare physical environment to aid in assuring safe clinical spaces for patients and working areas for associates. Creating infection control risk assessments (ICRA) for projects and monitoring conditions of construction and renovation/repair projects to ensure ICRA requirements are followed. Work collaboratively with the infection prevention staff through routine tracer activity and by reviewing proposed environmental modifications.
Responsibilities And Duties
65% Functional Knowledge
Ability to observe environmental surroundings and determine opportunities for improvement and immediate risk.
Use of Microsoft Office platforms for communication, data collection, and reporting
Use various databases to enter findings and pull observation data into reports. Use of software platforms to review and process construction and repair/remodel request presented to the infection prevention team.
Working knowledge of construction and project planning to receive and interpret construction requests for infection prevention permitting.
Ability to review and interpret basic floor plans and construction documents to ensure appropriate measures are in place prior to, during, and after construction projects or repairs.
A basic working understanding of the types of clinical services provided to risk stratify mitigation strategies.
15% Problem Solving
Ability to assess situations and provide real time corrections to ensure compliance with infection prevention standards for safe patient care.
Ability to assess when to escalate concerns that need immediate intervention for patient and/or staff safety.
15% Interpersonal Skills
Clear and concise verbal and written communication.
Ability to maintain open communication throughout a project with various stakeholders including clinical departments, contractors, managers, and internal project managers.
Ability to create trusting relationships with all stakeholders.
5% Impact
Impacts safety of patients, associates, and visitors
Impacts regulatory success of organization.
As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.
The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time
Minimum Qualifications
Associate's Degree
Additional Job Description
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education, credentials, licenses: Associate degree in healthcare field OR in construction related fields/project management OR environmental hygiene. In lieu of associates degree construction related certifications or 3 years of practical experience in design and construction.
Work Shift
Day
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Department
Infection Control
Join us!
OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment
Job Description Summary
Perform surveillance of the healthcare physical environment to aid in assuring safe clinical spaces for patients and working areas for associates. Creating infection control risk assessments (ICRA) for projects and monitoring conditions of construction and renovation/repair projects to ensure ICRA requirements are followed. Work collaboratively with the infection prevention staff through routine tracer activity and by reviewing proposed environmental modifications.
Responsibilities And Duties
65% Functional Knowledge
Ability to observe environmental surroundings and determine opportunities for improvement and immediate risk.
Use of Microsoft Office platforms for communication, data collection, and reporting
Use various databases to enter findings and pull observation data into reports. Use of software platforms to review and process construction and repair/remodel request presented to the infection prevention team.
Working knowledge of construction and project planning to receive and interpret construction requests for infection prevention permitting.
Ability to review and interpret basic floor plans and construction documents to ensure appropriate measures are in place prior to, during, and after construction projects or repairs.
A basic working understanding of the types of clinical services provided to risk stratify mitigation strategies.
15% Problem Solving
Ability to assess situations and provide real time corrections to ensure compliance with infection prevention standards for safe patient care.
Ability to assess when to escalate concerns that need immediate intervention for patient and/or staff safety.
15% Interpersonal Skills
Clear and concise verbal and written communication.
Ability to maintain open communication throughout a project with various stakeholders including clinical departments, contractors, managers, and internal project managers.
Ability to create trusting relationships with all stakeholders.
5% Impact
Impacts safety of patients, associates, and visitors
Impacts regulatory success of organization.
As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.
The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time
Minimum Qualifications
Associate's Degree
Additional Job Description
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education, credentials, licenses: Associate degree in healthcare field OR in construction related fields/project management OR environmental hygiene. In lieu of associates degree construction related certifications or 3 years of practical experience in design and construction.
Work Shift
Day
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Department
Infection Control
Join us!
- if your passion is to work in a caring environment
- if you believe that learning is a life-long process
- if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry
OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment