Kootenai Health Cda , ID 83841
Posted 7 days ago
Environmental Services Tech I
Job Code: 28575
Position Summary
Responsible for environmental services in the hospital and office building setting. Carries out duties by adhering to the highest standards of ethical and moral conduct, acts in the best interest of Kootenai Health, and fully supports the mission, vision and values of Kootenai Health.
Responsibilities
Provides routine daily cleaning of assigned areas
Utilizes work duty phone for EPIC, work distribution and communication
Cleans patient discharge rooms, operating and sterile procedure rooms
Obtains and utilizes knowledge of materials, chemicals, equipment and action processes in cleaning and maintenance of select areas
Stocks closets, service carts and storerooms
Maintains cleanliness of environmental services equipment and housekeeping closet
Transports waste, recyclables, and biohazard wastes, disposing as appropriate
Arranges Kootenai Health meeting rooms as instructed
Maintains laundry carts for units/areas as assigned
Maintains knowledge of environmental services systems
Demonstrates the ability to interact, relate to, work with, and support the activities of a diverse workforce
Recognizes and adheres to patient privacy requirements (HIPAA)
Follows all environmental and infection and infection prevention practices (i.e. proper cleaning and disinfection protocols and processes, hand hygiene, standard and isolation precautions, as well as proper donning and doffing of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Performs other related duties as assigned
Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned
Requirements and Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Previous housekeeping experience preferred
Working Conditions
Must be able to lift and move up to 50 lbs
Must be able to maintain a standing position
Must be able to stoop, crouch, bend or twist
Must be able to push, pull, or transport heavy equipment
Must be able to reach arms above or below shoulder height
Possible exposure to blood borne pathogens
About Kootenai Health
Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.
As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:
100% employer-paid health insurance premiums for full-time employees. Part-time employees pay only a small portion a month for medical, dental, and vision coverage. Benefits start 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
Kootenai Health's tuition assistance program is available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for it
Kootenai Health sponsors retirement plans for employees that enable you to save money on a pre-tax and Roth after tax basis for your retirement. Kootenai Health will match your contributions based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent.
Competitive salaries with night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials
An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program. Including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars, and coaching
Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, various cell phone carriers, and more
Robust and interactive employee referral program
And much more
Kootenai Health provides exceptional support for extraordinary careers. If you want to work on a high-quality, person-centered healthcare team, we can't wait to meet you!
Apply today! Please reach out to HR Front Desk at 208-625-4620 or email careers@kh.org with any questions.
Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.
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