Job: Environmental Svcs Assoc I

Location: US-AZ-Glendale
Posted Date: 11/5/2009
Shift: Varied
Category: Support Services - Positions
Department: Environmental Svcs
Facility: Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
Position Type: PerDiem-CA
Shift Hours: Varied
Hours Per Week: Varied

Overview: Pool - No guarantee of hours or benefits Come be a part of this important Healthcare support department and a growing organization. Banner Health rewards employees with competitive pay, outstanding benefits and opportunities for advancement. Work as part of the Environmental Services team to ensure the safety, health and high morale of patients, visitors and staff by helping to provide a clean, safe and aesthetically pleasing environment. Responsibilities: Performs a variety of assigned cleaning tasks, including dusting, mopping, scrubbing, disinfecting, vacuuming and polishing according to departmental policy and procedures. Must plan the completion of these tasks daily.Empties hampers and transports of soiled linen. Empties trash containers and removes all trash. Empties all medical waste containers, including sharps.Inventories, restocks and replenish supplies such as toilet tissue, paper towels, hand soap, etcetera, located in all assigned areas of the facility.Maintains cleanliness of departmental equipment and notifies appropriate personnel as repairs become necessary. Protects equipment from damage by proper use; properly logs out and in equipment that has been used.May perform special projects such as: windows washing, wall washing, removing heavily soiled items or furnishings.Responds to questions and requests from patients, staff and visitors. Meets or exceeds goals for customer service satisfaction. Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers of Banner Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our Performance Standards each and every day. Banner's Performance Standards include: Safety, Attitude, Responsiveness, Communication, Comfort, Privacy, Appearance, Teamwork, and Accountability. NOTE: The essential functions are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbent's addendum as outlined by the incumbent's immediate manager.

Must be able to interpret and respond to verbal and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively with others by phone and verbally. Must be able to read and understand MSDS sheets and instructions for mixing and use of cleaning chemicals, and able to fill out chemical identification stickers. Previous related experience and familiarity with EVS equipment and cleaning techniques is preferred. Must have the ability to lift 75 lbs. with assistance, push and pull 500 lbs. on rolling wheels, prolonged standing, walking, kneeling, stooping.