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Northern Light Health Environmental Service Tech I in Presque Isle, Maine
Northern Light A.R. Gould
Department: Environmental Services
Position is located:Northern Light A.R. Gould Hospital
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.000000:
Work Schedule: 4:30 PM to 1:00 AM
Increased rates$1000 Sign on Bonus Eligible*
Summary:
Cleans and maintains assigned areas in a sanitary, orderly, and attractive condition for the benefit of patients, visitors, and other employees.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Cleans offices, patient rooms, patient areas, corridors, public areas, bathrooms, treatments rooms and utility closets according to policies.
Replenishes supplies in dispensers such as paper towels, toilet tissue, and hand soap.
Cleans furnishings such as beds, stands, chairs, TV’s, telephones, office equipment, stretchers and wheelchairs.
Must be able to work with germicidal cleaning detergents.
Cleans blinds and windows.
Cleans bathrooms by scouring sinks, toilets, and the like.
Washes walls, doors, and vents weekly.
Dry mops and damp mops floors.
Vacuum carpets.
Cleans and makes beds.
Must be able and willing to clean transmission-based rooms according to established guidelines.
Properly disposes of all waste.
Stocks and handles clean and soiled linens according to procedure
Must be able to do high dusting of sills, light fixtures, picture frames and the like.
Must be able to follow established safety methods and procedures as outlined in
organizational and department policies.
Must be able to attend to page calls, where needed, as needed
Must be able to properly cleans and rinse OR Instruments per instruction, as needed
Must be able to properly clean OR, Recovery Room, and Delivery rooms according to policy
Must possess the ability to work as a team member
Must be able to use the UV disinfection machine.
Must be able to clean and store patient equipment.
Must be able to complete weekly checks of the Pharmaceutical waste boxes in designated area.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs other work-related duties as assigned.
Will be asked to assist in additional areas as needed, and possible off-site coverage, as needed, beyond one’s base workplace.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: NONE
AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS:
May be assigned to work the day, evening, or night shift. Usually assigned to one shift but may need to work a different shift from that assigned, if there is a need. Must be able to work at least every other weekend and holidays as needed as well as take call requirements. May be called upon for overtime scheduling as department needs.
EDUCATION SKILLS, EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
High School diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
No experience required
Requires verbal, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
Should be able to follow oral and written instructions
De-escalation and Workplace Violence training will be completed at hire prior to release from orientation.
PHYSICAL DEMAND REQUIREMENTS:
Sitting. 1-2 hours/day.
Standing. 6-7 hours/day.
Walking. 4-7 hours/day
Lifting. 10-25lbs with good body mechanics.
Twisting. Infrequently, 1-120 or greater twists/day.
Bending. Moderate: 130-480 bends /day.
Squatting/Kneeling. 1-3 hours/day.
Endurance. Moderate energy requirements.
Wrist Position. Moderate deviation.
Pinching. Moderate, 130-480 pinches per day.
Hand/Wrist Repetitions. Moderate: 1000-2880/day or more.
Manual Dexterity. Gross Dexterity with frequent fine motor movement.
Either Handedness. Up to 35% of job cycle.
Both Handedness. 60-100% of job cycle time.
Sight. Requires corrected 20/20 near vision and minimal far vision.
Hearing. Can hear whispered voice at eight (8) feet (FAA class II).
Speech. Frequent clear speaking ability required.
Exposure to Infection. Frequent
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