Search for More Jobs
Get alerts for jobs like this Get jobs like this tweeted to you
Company: MedStar Medical Group
Location: Clinton, MD
Career Level: Entry Level
Industries: Not specified
 Apply on company website  View all jobs at this company
Email me to apply later
Find connections via LinkedIn

Description

General Summary of Position
To perform routine manual housekeeping work cleaning areas within any area of the MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center.


Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Selects cleaning materials and supplies and prepares solutions according to procedure.
  • Loads service carts and transports to assigned work area.
  • Cleans by washing furniture, tile, fixtures, and equipment with germicidal cleaning solutions.
  • Cleans by washing walls, doors, door frames, ceilings. Ventilators, patient televisions, and windows.
  • Sweeps and mops hard floor areas, vacuums carpets, and spot-cleans carpets using appropriate solutions, and arranges furniture and equipment in an orderly fashion after cleaning.
  • Requests cleaning supplies and equipment when needed.
  • Operates various types of cleaning equipment both mechanical and electrical.
  • Cleans equipment and notifies supervisor or director of equipment needing repair. Reports all safety hazards to the Director.
  • Return unused supplies to the Environmental Services closet, cleans carts and equipment and ensures all items are replaced in an orderly manner. Collects waste from assigned areas of the hospital, sanitizes waste cans.
  • May be asked to collect soiled linens and/or distribute clean linen.
  • When assigned, collects bio-hazardous waste using procedure established by the infection control committee. Packages bio-hazardous waste in a special closed container, carefully following packaging procedures and regulations established by EPA, OSHA, and DOT; and transports containers to a storage point to await pick-up by hospital carrier.
  • Clean and prepare patient rooms after patient discharge including isolation rooms.
  • When assigned, clean in operating rooms and all preoperative areas using hospital approved procedures and germicidal cleaning solutions to maintain antiseptic conditions.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.


    •  

    Minimum Qualifications
    Education

    • High School Diploma or GED preferred

    Experience

    • 1-2 years Minimum experience preferably in a healthcare environment. required

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    • Ability to comprehend and follow the policies and procedures for MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center.
    • Ability to read, write and speak or communicate in English to successfully accomplish the essential duties of the position.
    • Ability to demonstrate ethical behavior that supports the hospital's mission, values and commitment to compliance with all federal, state and regulatory laws. Inspires trust and exhibits honesty and integrity within the scope of daily activities.
    • Exhibits professionalism, courtesy and excellent customer service, while interacting with patients, guests and co-workers.
    • Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds.
    • Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
    • Knowledge to understand and follow all universal precautions, blood borne pathogen procedures and use of personal protective equipment as needed while cleaning patient care areas.


    This position has a hiring range of $17.5 - $28.73

     


     Apply on company website

    Job Seekers

    Job Search
    Job Directory
    Job Listings
    Veterans
    Twitter Facebook Glassdoor LinkedIn
    © 2024 CareerArc Group LLC | All rights reserved