White Plains Hospital Center White Plains , NY 10601
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White Plains Hospital Job Description Title: Ultra Violet Technician Job Code: 500326. Department/Location: ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES FLSA Status: Reports to: EVS Supervisor Position Summary Administers use of infection control, prevention and monitoring procedures. Operates Ultraviolet Disinfection System decontaminating hospital rooms/environment in order to drive down levels of hospital acquired infection. Utilizes 3M Clean Trace/ or similar surface contamination detection software/hardware and other procedures as assigned. Works under the direction of Environmental Services Mangers and/or the Assistant Director of EVS. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Includes the Following: Practices universal precaution procedures Understands the principles of Ultraviolet disinfection Understands the principles of 3M Clean Trace/ or similar surface contamination detection software/hardware. Runs Ultraviolet/decontamination equipment on a day to day basis in all assigned areas Coordinates and priorities with patient flow coordinator the closure of rooms to conduct Ultraviolet disinfection of rooms and areas. Ability to explain to patients visitors, and staff the technology being used and how it will benefit them Involved in patient room Picture Perfectset-up in preparation for admission Practices effective time management and productive use of assigned technologies Maintain all equipment in safe working condition Carry out routine and emergency repairs on site on equipment as required Generate and maintain usage reports for technologies Report usage to Department Directoras scheduled Maintain maintenance logs for technology equipment Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors. Performs all other related duties as assigned. Education Experience Requirements High School Diploma or GED required Associates degree, two years of college required or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred. Core Competencies Computer and technology proficient Physical/Mental Demands/Requirements Work Environment The associate is regularly required to stand; use hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, climb or balance, and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While performing duties of this job, the associate is regularly exposed to healthcare environment. Must have the ability to write legibly and have the ability to follow written and oral instructions. Must have the ability to exercise sound judgment. Must have the ability to organize, prioritize and execute multiple tasks. Requires the ability to concentrate on fine detail, with interruptions, while attending tasks. Must be able to understand and relate to theories behind related concepts. May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee may be exposed to are listed in the hospitals SDS (Safety Data Sheet) data base and may be accessed through the hospitals Intranet site (Employee Tools/SDS Access). A copy of the SDS data base can also be found at the hospital switchboard, saved on a disc. Primary Population Served Check appropriate box(s) below: â˜Neonatal (birth 28 days) â˜Patients with exceptional communication needs â˜Infant (29 days less than 1 year) â˜Patients with developmental delays â˜Pediatric (1 12 years) â˜Patients at end of life â˜Adolescent (13 17 years) â˜Patients under isolation precautions â˜Adult (18 64 years) â˜Patients with cultural needs â˜Geriatric (65 years) â˜'All populations â˜Bariatric Patients with weight related comorbidities â˜Non-patient care population The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of White Plains Hospital. Salary Range:$40,836.90-$61,255.16 (based on a full time schedule)
White Plains Hospital Job Description
Title:
Ultra Violet Technician
Job Code:
Department/Location:
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
FLSA Status:
Reports to:
EVS Supervisor
Position Summary
Administers use of infection control, prevention and monitoring procedures. Operates Ultraviolet Disinfection System decontaminating hospital rooms/environment in order to drive down levels of hospital acquired infection. Utilizes 3M Clean Trace/ or similar surface contamination detection software/hardware and other procedures as assigned. Works under the direction of Environmental Services Mangers and/or the Assistant Director of EVS.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities Includes the Following:
Practices universal precaution procedures
Understands the principles of Ultraviolet disinfection
Understands the principles of 3M Clean Trace/ or similar surface contamination detection software/hardware.
Runs Ultraviolet/decontamination equipment on a day to day basis in all assigned areas
Coordinates and priorities with patient flow coordinator the closure of rooms to conduct Ultraviolet disinfection of rooms and areas.
Ability to explain to patients visitors, and staff the technology being used and how it will benefit them
Involved in patient room "Picture Perfect" set-up in preparation for admission
Practices effective time management and productive use of assigned technologies
Maintain all equipment in safe working condition
Carry out routine and emergency repairs on site on equipment as required
Generate and maintain usage reports for technologies
Report usage to Department Director as scheduled
Maintain maintenance logs for technology equipment
Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.
Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Education & Experience Requirements
High School Diploma or GED required
Associate's degree, two years of college required or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
Core Competencies
Computer and technology proficient
Physical/Mental Demands/Requirements & Work Environment
The associate is regularly required to stand; use hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, climb or balance, and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
While performing duties of this job, the associate is regularly exposed to healthcare environment.
Must have the ability to write legibly and have the ability to follow written and oral instructions.
Must have the ability to exercise sound judgment.
Must have the ability to organize, prioritize and execute multiple tasks.
Requires the ability to concentrate on fine detail, with interruptions, while attending tasks.
Must be able to understand and relate to theories behind related concepts.
May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee may be exposed to are listed in the hospital's SDS (Safety Data Sheet) data base and may be accessed through the hospital's Intranet site (Employee Tools/SDS Access). A copy of the SDS data base can also be found at the hospital switchboard, saved on a disc.
Primary Population Served
Check appropriate box(s) below:
â˜Neonatal (birth - 28 days)
â˜Patients with exceptional communication needs
â˜Infant (29 days - less than 1 year)
â˜Patients with developmental delays
â˜Pediatric (1 - 12 years)
â˜Patients at end of life
â˜Adolescent (13 - 17 years)
â˜Patients under isolation precautions
â˜Adult (18 - 64 years)
â˜Patients with cultural needs
â˜Geriatric (> 65 years)
â˜'All populations
â˜Bariatric Patients with weight related comorbidities
☠Non-patient care population
The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of White Plains Hospital.
Salary Range: $40,836.90-$61,255.16 (based on a full time schedule)
White Plains Hospital Center