Environmental Specialist-Trinity Health Chelsea

An Opportunity to Join our Remarkable Care Team!

Trinity Health is 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 Specialist's 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 department's 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.

Colleagues of Trinity Health Chelsea benefit from…

• 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 Trinity Health

For more information regarding career opportunities with Saint Joseph Mercy Health System please visit https://jobs.trinity-health.org/search-results

Successful candidate will be subject to mandatory vaccinations/immunizations unless they qualify for an available exemption.

This document is intended to describe the generalized duties and responsibilities, the specialized job functions, and the essential requirements of this job.  It is not intended to be an exhaustive statement of all supplemental duties, responsibilities, or non-essential requirements or reflect any accommodations made under the American’s with Disability Act, the Michigan Handicapper’s Act, or THM’s Return to Work Program.