Environmental Service Specialist- Surgical Services

Beloit Health System has is adding an Environmental Services Specialist/Housekeeper to our team in Surgical Services.

• Shift: 1st/2nd Varied
• Schedule: 11a-7:30p
• Hours per week: 40 hours per week
• Benefits Status: Benefits Eligible
• Department: BMH Surgery

The Environment Services Specialist/Housekeeper plays a vital role in caring for our patients, visitors and staff by ensuring a safe and clean environment each and every day. The Operating Room Environmental Services Specialist helps with room turnover, cleans, terminally cleans, and maintains specified areas within the Perioperative Suites as outlined by AORN standards. This individual is responsible for following hospital regulations/policies regarding cleaning, biohazard waste disposal, linen distribution, restocking and communication with ancillary departments as needed.

The Operating Room Environmental Services Specialist/Housekeeper:

• Applies and comprehends basic principles of clean and sterile technique per hospital policy and Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN) guidelines.
• Performs work in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local health and safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Uses Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as appropriate per policy.
• Understands fire and electrical safety, infection control, body mechanics, and related areas, as appropriate to position.
• Properly and safely use cleaning chemicals per manufacturer and BHS standards.
• Empties trash and garbage containers.
• Tests, monitors, and records eyewash stations weekly. Completes work assignments in allotted time.
• Notifies Charge Nurse/Clinical Nurse Manager/Director of Surgical Services concerning any need for any maintenance repairs or additions observed.
• Reports all accidents and injuries in a timely manner. Informs RN Charge when leaving the department.
• Reads and understands labels on chemicals regarding proper use, PPE required, and safety measures as demonstrated in performance and noted through supervisor observation and peer input, when appropriate.
• Always observe safety precautions and reports safety hazards as appropriate.
• Performs routine cleaning/terminal cleaning of OR suites, locker rooms, lounges, corridors, etc. in a clean, neat, and sanitary manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Eight Grade education required, High School diploma, GED, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Physical effort includes the ability to reach, bend, stoop, push and/or pull and frequently lift up to 35 pounds. Occasionally lift/move 40 pounds.
• Working Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions.
• Manual and finger dexterity and eye/hand coordination
• Ability to see and hear at a level sufficient to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to communicate with co-workers and other departments with professionalism and respect.

Reporting Relationship: Charge Nurse; Clinical Nurse Manager; Director of Nursing

BEHAVIOR AND ATTITUDE

The Mission of Beloit Health System, Inc. is to be the leader in regional health and wellness services that deliver high quality value and satisfaction to our patients and communities we serve.

Beloit Health System requires the employee to maintain integrity as a fully engaged employee. Each employee will perform in a manner which ensures delivery of the highest quality of medical services and patient satisfaction. Respect and consideration given to the dignity of each patient, visitor, and fellow employee is a requisite of successful job performance.

The above statements are intended to describe the essential functions and related requirements of the personnel assigned to this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.