Schedule: Casual/PRN
Positions Available: 1
Job Location Type: On-site
Job Location: Blue Mountain Hospital, John Day, OR
The Environmental Services Technician works in the hospital housekeeping, laundry, and infection prevention department and follows established facility policies and procedures to effectively perform assigned duties. The Environmental Services Technician follows all safety guidelines in accordance with state-mandated rules and regulations. This position adheres to appropriate precautions and techniques in each department regarding hazardous chemicals, blood and body fluids, medical waste, and equipment. Performs routine cleaning of patient rooms, patient care units, offices, clinical areas, waiting areas, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, and stairways in a clean, neat, and sanitary manner.
- Perform daily cleaning of all areas within the facility according to standards, procedures, and best practices as set forth by the Environmental Services Department (Housekeeping and Laundry).
- Adhere to infection control standards set by the Blue Mountain Hospital District.
- Work various schedules as set by the Support Services Director or Lead Environmental Services Technician.
- Willing to take rotational call and must be available after hours, varied shifts, holidays, and weekends within 20 minutes of call when scheduled.
- May be expected to work beyond scheduled working hours as workload necessitates.
- Accomplish housekeeping, laundry, and linen duties.
- Assure adequate supplies are maintained in assigned cleaning areas.
- Assure compliance with applicable standards and requirements set by Blue Mountain Hospital, CMS, Infection Control, and internal housekeeping policies.
- Demonstrate ability to maintain a high level of output without sacrificing quality.
- Interact with the public, patients, and coworkers in a friendly, positive manner.
- Respond to housekeeping, laundry, and related needs and requests.
- Follow the chain of command when addressing issues or concerns that arise.
- Use safety equipment and methods as directed by the Lead Environmental Services Technician, Infection Control Officer, Safety Officer, and Facilities Manager.
- Wear hospital-issued scrubs or proper attire when on duty for infection control, when in surgical suites such as operating rooms, surgical hallways, and central supply.
- Comply with all assigned personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements for specific cleaning tasks or hospital areas.
- Exhibit a high level of teamwork, communication, collaboration, and customer service to all team members and patients.
- High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
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The Blue Mountain Hospital District (BMHD) is located in Grant County, Oregon, at the heart of the John Day River, in beautiful, rural, Eastern Oregon. Our District is comprised of a Critical Access Hospital (CAH), Family & Rural Medicine Clinic, Home Care and Hospice, Emergency Medical Services, an Intermediate Care Center, and all of the supporting ancillary departments necessary to care for the health and wellness of our community.
Our District spans from John Day to Prairie City, nestled in a valley surrounded by the Blue Mountains. The Strawberry Mountain Range and John Day River Valley offer a variety of outdoor activities, from abundant hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding trails to high and low lakes and ponds. Our area is known to be a “go to” place not just for recreation, but also for big game hunting and fishing.
Join our family-like team and settle into a lifestyle that is hard to beat!
For more information on our area, visit our Grant County Chamber of Commerce page at: https://www.gcoregonlive.com/
