Environmental Services Technician, Long Term Care; LTC

Overview

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

Environmental Services Technician is responsible for maintaining a safe and sanitary environment in patient/resident rooms and assigned areas for patients/residents, visitors and associates by following infection control, safety, and procedural guidelines. Tasks include, but are not limited to: emptying waste baskets, sweeping, scrubbing, waxing, or polishing floors, and utilizing brooms, mops, or powered scrubbing and waxing machines.

Demonstrate knowledge of housekeeping processes, tools and techniques in a healthcare environment; apply this knowledge to provide a clean and sterile environment for patients/residents and facility staff. Clean patient/resident rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other work areas to meet health standards. Wear the proper protective equipment following appropriate guidelines. Keep storage, equipment and carts well-stocked, clean, and tidy.

Environmental Services Technicians will have access to pagers and other technology and will be responsible to use them appropriately when needed. Assist in the laundry areas as appropriate. Depending upon location and availability of programs, may have access to use technology applications. Physical activities include considerable use of arms and legs and moving of the whole body (e.g., climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, twisting, squatting, handling materials).

Ability to lift and/or move up to 40-50 lbs and push/pull variable weights on flat surfaces or ramps. This position requires being on the feet for the majority of the shift and may involve exposure to noise from equipment. Work hours may vary by location and patient/resident needs and may include overtime, call, backup call, nights, days, weekends, and holidays.

• Maintain a safe and sanitary environment in patient/resident rooms and assigned areas by following infection control and safety guidelines.
• Clean designated areas (patient/resident rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, etc.).
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment and keep storage areas organized and stocked.
• Utilize pagers and other technology appropriately; assist in laundry areas as needed.
• Adhere to facility policies and participate in program- and location-specific tasks as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of six months housekeeping or commercial cleaning experience preferred.
• Ability to use computer and prior cleaning experience is helpful.
• Knowledge of materials, equipment, cleaning methods and cleaning chemicals is helpful.
• Strong customer service, communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Previous custodial experience in a healthcare environment is preferred.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

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