Environmental Specialist

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Night Shift

Description:

An Opportunity to Join our Remarkable Care Team!

Saint Joseph Mercy Health System and Mercy Health have recently came together to create one unified Regional Health Ministry serving our Michigan communities together.

Saint Joseph Mercy Health System and Mercy Health are a part of Trinity Health a national Catholic health system with an enduring legacy and a steadfast mission to be a transforming and healing presence within the communities we serve. As a mission-driven innovative health organization, we will become the national leader in improving the health of our communities and each person we serve. We will be the most trusted health partner for life. Our Core Values, Reverence, Commitment to the Poor, Justice, Stewardship, and Integrity guide our behaviors to help us achieve our Vision.

SUMMARY

Maintains the environment for the Health System by performing environmental duties in accordance with Regulatory Agency Standards, Infection Control, Hospital and Department Policies. Responsible for completing and understanding mandatory computer based trainings. Performs all Essential Duties and Responsibilities of an Environmental Specialist. Demonstrates required competencies.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:

Performs a variety of general and specialized cleaning tasks to maintain areas such as operating rooms, labor and delivery rooms, kitchens, outpatient surgical center, etc. The Environmental Specialists essential duties include:

Utilizing complex techniques and/or products to deep clean equipment and areas

Machine scrubbing corridors and floors; moving equipment in corridor to properly clean floors

Ordering, receiving, and putting away cleaning supplies

Hanging cubical curtains and draperies using a safe ladder

Moving furniture, equipment, and trash as needed

Assisting in keeping corridors clear of clutter, equipment, furniture, etc.

Completing assigned deep cleaning projects such as stripping and waxing floors, washing windows and upholstery, shampooing carpet, etc.

Cleaning all surfaces

Disinfecting all surfaces

Dusting all surfaces

Replenishing all supplies

Spot cleaning carpet and upholstery

Cleaning up spills

Changing linen and making beds

Operating vacuum cleaning equipment

Dust mopping and damp mopping floors, stairs, and landings

Disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste

Reporting needed equipment repair and all unsafe situations

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPOSIBILITIES

Disassemble and reassemble equipment such as medical, cleaning, and kitchen equipment

Walk and stand for approximately 90% of work time.

Frequently squat, kneel, and lift; Occasionally bend and twist.

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance.

Lift, turn, push, pull, and position equipment.

Ability to utilize safe body mechanics.

Lift, turn, push, pull, and position equipment; Ability to utilize safe body mechanics.

Identifies safety risks, provides feedback and helps address safety issues.

Actively follows safety policies, procedures and practices.

Assists in establishing and maintaining an environment that is clean and conducive to patients, visitors, and co-workers well-being and safety.

Demonstrates a positive demeanor that contributes to a culture of trust, respect, and teamwork. Follows our Service Excellence Standards.

Effectively communicates with internal and external customers (i.e. active listening, professionalism, appropriate tone of voice and language).

Assists in the training of staff to perform Environmental Services duties.

Participates in department and unit activities to improve quality and patient care.

Demonstrates professionalism in dress and hygiene. Follows and adhere to the “fragrance free” policy.

Responsible for maintaining knowledge of policy and procedures. Follows departments plans and scripts. Completes mandatory Healthstream virtual trainings in a timely manner.

Assists in keeping corridors clear of clutter, equipment, furniture, etc. for safety and aesthetic purposes.

Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships. Approaches conflict in a constructive manner. Helps to identify problems, offer solutions, and participate in their resolution.

Maintains the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patient, physicians, colleagues, and visitors to St. Joseph Mercy Health. Discusses patient and hospital information only among appropriate personnel in appropriately private places

Assumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner, to assure personal safety and that of coworkers, and to report all preventable hazards and unsafe practices immediately to management.

Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Education: High School diploma or GED preferred. Able to read and write English. Possesses basic math skills.

Experience: Three months customer service or cleaning experience preferred.

Employees of Trinity Health enjoy…

Competitive compensation

Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance and Disability

Retirement savings plan with employer contribution

Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout SJMHS and Trinity Health

Visit https://www.trinity-health.org/join-our-team/ to learn more about the benefits, culture and career development opportunities available to you at Trinity Health.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran