Job Abstract

Position Summary

Assists in leading and coordinates the duties of the Universal Environmental Services Workers on the shift assuring continuation of ESD coverage of a clean, orderly, and aesthetically pleasing condition within the Hunterdon Medical Center.

Primary Position Responsibilities

1.

Oversees Shift Functions

2.

Assists in evaluating new products and equipment, supports supply distribution and usage.

3.

Responsible to support all waste streams at HMC (municipal, regulated medical waste, recycling, universal and hazardous) within local, state and federal guidelines.

4.

Assists in conducting orientation and training of new employees; enforces techniques learned in training; ensures employees understanding of proper PPE and promotes a safe environment at all times.

5.

Runs the department in absence of senior management; prioritizes and assigns work to employees and adjusts the schedule according to census. Assigns and follows up on work projects to be done. Submits maintenance requests for repairs as identified. Assists in the performance of inspections both Quality Control and ATP. Re-inspects area for completion of corrected items.

6.

Ensures Rooms are kept clean and disinfected.

7.

Appropriate Floor Care is completed.

Work Contact Group (Internal/External)

Hospital personnel, nurses, unit secretaries, patients, volunteers, other allied health professionals

Reporting Relationships

Reports to (position):

Supervisor, Assistant Director, Director Environmental Services

Supervises (position(s):

Indirect: Universal Environmental Services Employees

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

Required:

None

Preferred:

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High School Diploma or Equivalent

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Certificate and/or Advanced Specialized or Technical Training in Enter Specific Certificate CHESP, ISSA

Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation):

Required:

None

Preferred:

2 years in a health care setting

License, Registry or Certification:

Required:

Valid Drivers License

Preferred:

CHESP, ISSA Certification

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:

Required:

None

Preferred:

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Prefer an employee who possesses a customer orientation.

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Identifies and assesses customer needs and translates those needs and expectations into operational requirements.

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Appreciates the opportunity to participate in team building exercises which will strengthen team cohesion, communication and respect.

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Is also appreciative of the concept of Quality Improvement and is willing to identify problems, make suggestions, initiate improvements and implement solutions.