Environmental Services Staff - Philadelphia, United States - Penn Medicine

Penn Medicine

Verified Company

Philadelphia, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine.

Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Summary:
Responsible for the cleaning and care of the environment at the Interventional Support Center

Area of responsibility approximately 110,000 square feet includes:
Administrative Offices
Staff Lounge, 6 bathrooms and locker areas with shower facilities
Decontamination and Assembly Areas, Instrument Set and Supply storage areas
Soiled and Clean Loading Docks

Responsibilities:

Maintains Environmental Sanitation
Dons appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Practices infection control isolation precautions according to Infection Control Isolation policy
Prepares cleaning solution according to written standards
Cleans equipment and maintains floor stock
Pulls all trash & soiled linen and replace bags
Properly disposes of infectious waste or linen
Picks up all mats, shakes them to loosen debris and cleans floor underneath
Cleans and shines sink in facility
Checks zone for equipment and returns to proper location
Dust mop, wet mop and/or auto scrub floors in facility
Burnish floors according to schedule or as conditions warrant
Stripping and waxing of floors according to schedule or as conditions warrant
Cleans bathrooms in facility
Replenishes paper products, soap and hand sanitizer in facility
Checks, wipes and refill hand sanitizer dispensers in facility
Completes high and low dusting in zone
Reports any workrelated injury according to

Occupational Medicine:
Employee Access and Blood-Borne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan

Performs periodic projects and cycle cleaning duties as assigned
Demonstrates effective body mechanics when moving or lifting; request assistance for excessive weights
Performs other duties as assigned

Machines/Tools & Equipment

Environmental services equipment and trash compactors
Floor care equipment

Communication and Assignment Responsibilities

Uses assigned telephone as appropriate (i.e. phone kept charged for optimal use, no prolonged personal use, safeguards and handles equipment with care, reports telephone problems promptly for resolution)
Uses the appropriate notification system when accepting and/or completing all assignments
Responds to assignment locations in a timely manner and comes back in service at the conclusion of an assignment without delay
Reports any assignment delays or problems for resolutionPatient/Customer Accountabilities
Communicates in a professional and respectful manner with visitors and fellow staff
Reports for duty on time and in appropriate uniform maintaining professional appearance at all times
Supports team members by assisting with work processes other than assigned role as required and/or necessary based on daily workloads
Willingly assists with the orientation of new staff

Patient/Employee Safety Accountabilities

Completes all annual safety training
Reports any unsafe conditions or patient clinical concerns to immediate supervisor or an appropriate ISC employee
Utilizes Safety Net system to report events or conditions that compromise patient/employee safety or patient flow
Notifies Operations Manager regarding any equipment malfunctions or alarms
Reports device failures and turns in equipment when appropriate for inspections and repairs
Demonstrates an awareness of employee safety when carrying out daily responsibilities of position
Accepts changes in work location or duties in order to meet the operational needs of the unit

Credentials:

Education or Equivalent Experience:

H.S. Diploma/GED (required)
Education Specialization:

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy.

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region.

Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work