Environmental Services Technician

Why ThedaCare?

ThedaCare's reputation for providing outstanding, individualized care is directly attributed to the unrelenting passion for safety and quality demonstrated by our team members. We advocate for each patient by providing timely information and convenient access that empower them to make confident decisions about their health. Our combined expertise allow us to better predict and prevent disease and support a more proactive approach to care, making a critical difference in the lives of our patients and their families.

A career with ThedaCare means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you're interested in joining a healthcare system that is changing the face of care and wellbeing in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare.

Job Description Summary :

The Environmental Services Technician maintains high standards of cleanliness throughout the facility. Cleans and disinfects assigned areas, transports and removes waste, sanitizes, stocks, and organizes assigned areas. Follows standard work processes, complies with infection prevention standards, properly mixes and stores chemicals, and uses personal protective equipment.

Job Description:

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: 1. Cleans and disinfects patient rooms, floors, offices, conference rooms, equipment, furniture, common areas, and waiting rooms following hospital-approved infection prevention standards. 2. Collaborates with multiple departments to ensure patient and department priorities are met day-to-day that result in the safest outcome for our patients and customers. 3. Works independently or on a team to achieve system standards. 4. Works with multiple departments to ensure patient and department priorities are met resulting in the safest outcomes. 5. Learns and uses required personal protective equipment per infection prevention protocol. 6. Understands and uses proper hospital-approved chemicals and disinfectants and follows dwell times (amount of time the chemical or disinfectant needs to stay wet on surface) for each task performed and product used. 7. Understands how to handle various types of waste such as regular, recycling, hazardous, chemo, regulated medical waste, pharmaceutical, and radioactive. Understands basic standards set by federal, state, and local regulating bodies. 8. Demonstrates knowledge of and supports hospital mission, vision, values statements, standards, policies and procedures, confidentiality, corporate compliance plan, customer service standards, and ethical behavior.

QUALIFICATIONS: ??? High School diploma or GED preferred ??? Ability to read, write, and comprehend the English language.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: ??? Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of twenty five (25) pounds without assistance ??? Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: ??? Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agents ??? Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock ??? Potential exposure to sharp objects and instruments.

Position requires compliance with department specific competencies.

I understand that this is a summary of job responsibilities and does not create contractual terms and conditions and is subject to change in order to meet organizational needs. My employment with ThedaCare is "at-will".

I have read and understand the job description for my position. I agree to comply with the corporate policy and all laws, rules, regulations and standards of conduct relating to my position. As team member, I understand my duty to report any suspected violation of law or the standards of conduct to my immediate supervisor or the Corporate Compliance Officer.

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Team Member Signature Date

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Scheduled FTE:

1

Location:

ThedaCare Medical Center - Waupaca - Waupaca,Wisconsin

Overtime Exempt:

No