Navajo Preference Employment Act : In accordance with Navajo Nation and federal law, TCRHCC has implemented an Affirmative Action Plan pursuant to the Navajo Preference in Employment Act. Pursuant to this Plan and corresponding TCRHCC Policy, applicants who meet the necessary qualifications for this position and (1) are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe will be given preference in hiring and employment for this position, (2) are legally married to enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe and meet residency requirements will be given secondary preference, and (3) are enrolled members of other federally-recognized American Indian Tribes will be given tertiary preference. Overview:
POSITION SUMMARY
The purpose of the Lead Environmental Services Technician is to provide guidance and direction to the Environmental Services Technician staff by assigning immediate tasks, as received from Environmental Services Manager. The Leader will identify, distribute and balance workload and tasks among members of assigned team in accordance with established workflow and skill level. Plus, making adjustments to accomplish the workload in a timely manner and in accordance with established priorities. Reports to Manager periodically on staffs’ work accomplishments, problems, progress in mastering tasks, and work processes, and training needs. Work hours are 24-hour coverage rotational, day or night shifts, weekends, holidays and occasional overtime.
Qualifications:
NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
High School Diploma or GED
Experience:
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One (1) or more years in environmental services technician or related field.
- One (1) year experience of general housekeeping duties in a daycare, school, food service, healthcare, production and/or manufacturing setting.
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One (1) year experience in the use of buffers, high-speed buffers, scrubbers, vacuums, etc. and knowledge of floor care procedures and upkeep in safe chemical usage; understanding the standards and precautions of infection control.
Other Skills and Abilities:
A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by positive employment references from previous and current employers. All employment references must address and indicate success in each one of the following areas:
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Must be able to facilitate by demonstrating leadership skills, and mentoring team members, in projects and objectives and able to convey ideas clearly, verbally and in writing. Requires the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Must set the standards for exceptional customer service, safe work environment, and infection control. Monitor multiple locations and ensure cleanliness of areas: food service and healthcare that meet infection control standards designed to yield safe and in some place’s asepsis environment.
- Positive working relationships with others
- Possession of high ethical standards and no history of complaints
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Reliable and dependable; reports to work as scheduled without excessive absences.
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Proper techniques for protecting self and patients from pathogenic agents
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Must have the ability to read, write, understand and follow written and verbal instructions
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Working effectively in team relationships
- Must have a current valid driver’s license without restrictions and maintain throughout employment
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Completion of an above-satisfactory scores on all job interviews, demonstrating to the satisfaction of the interviewees and TCRHCC that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job
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Successful completion of and positive results from all background and reference checks, including positive employment references from authorized representatives of past and current employers demonstrating to the satisfaction of TCRHCC a record of satisfactory performance and that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job
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Successful completion of fingerprint clearance requirements, physical examinations, and other screenings indicating that the applicant is qualified to be employed by TCRHCC and demonstrating to the satisfaction of TCRHCC that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job
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Submission of all required employment-related documents, applications, resumes, references, and other required information free of false, misleading, or incomplete information, as determined by TCRHCC.
MENTAL AND PHYSICAL EFFORT
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the incumbent to successfully
perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Physical:
This position requires the ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods (3/4 or more or workday). This position can be very physically demanding occasionally (less than ¼ day). It does require the ability to occasionally sit, drive, bend, climb, kneel, crouch, twist, maintain balance, and reach. This position does require the ability to lift to 50 pounds frequently and occasionally may be required to lift to and above 100 pounds using correct judgment, assistance, and body mechanics. This position may need push and pull frequently (1/2 of workday) up to 50 pounds and 10 pounds for prolonged times. The incumbent must be able to perform prolonged periods of repetitive motion actions using both feet and hands. This position requires the ability to frequently see close, see in fine detail, hear normal speech, and use the telephone. The incumbent must occasionally need to be able to see distance, and color, ability to adjust focus, and hear overhead pages on a loudspeaker. The Incumbent must be able to taste and smell. They must also be able to occasionally perform hand manipulations of simple and firm grasping, fine manipulation and use of a keyboard. Must be able to withstand moderate noise levels and be able to hear alarms on equipment; client calls; instructions from physicians/department staff; and overhead speaker calls/announcements.
Mental:
The position requires the incumbent to prioritize and use good judgment. They must be flexible as schedule changes; and high demands are verbally requested in assigned areas to be needed which need to be met. They must be able to cope with high levels of stress frequently. Incumbents must be able to adapt to shift work and work in areas that are close and crowded. Incumbent must be able to accept a flexible schedule to meet unit needs.
Environmental:
Position can expect to work over ½ the time in areas of infectious diseases, chemical agent, and dust. Occasionally, the incumbent may need to work in wet, humid non-weather-related conditions; work near moving mechanical parts; and be subject to vibrations from machinery.
Responsibilities:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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Responsible for the orientation and education of staff, other departments, and services of the corporation to ensure compliance with new and existing regulations of federal and state standards. Monitors productivity and quality of work performed by all staff. Monitors and reports on the status and progress of work then reviews completed work to see that the work priorities, methods, deadlines and quality have been met. Advise Manager of status of special projects and work assignments and provides a daily written report including recommended training of team building and teamwork skills.
- Identifies and implements staffing changes which will measurably increase productivity of department operations. Monitors time and attendance for staff; approves leave and overtime hours. Resolves informal complaints of staff and refers others, such as formal grievances and appeals, to the Manager.
- Works under the general supervision of the Manager, who makes initial assignment of duties with additional oral and/or written instructions as necessary on new or special procedures or when difficulties are encountered. Makes recommendations for changes in supplies, equipment or procedures to improve safety and patient care or to reduce costs. Helps investigate, document and report all unusual occurrences to the Manager.
- Disinfects patient rooms, bathrooms, offices, hallways, and other assigned areas daily to prevent cross contamination. Collects soiled linen, regular waste, Bio-hazardous waste and Chemo waste, and delivers to appropriate area.
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Scrubs and disinfects commodes, urinals, washstands and fixtures, mirrors, soap & paper towel dispensers daily. Cleans venetian blinds, washes walls, windows and glass partitions, and other assigned areas. Vacuums, dust mops, mop floors, polish, buffs, strips and waxes floors. Replenishes paper supplies and liquid soap in dispensers daily.
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Disinfects room thoroughly after patient has been discharged. Special cleaning after isolation and deceased patients are discharged using proper antiseptic techniques. Cleans and disinfects aseptic the OR suites, OB Unit, ER Dept and other units as directed. Will complete other duties assigned while in the unit as directed by supervisor or person in charge.
- Maintains and disinfects comfort care rooms in the hospital, as directed by nursing staff. Maintains and disinfects hospital morgue, including patient trays. On occasion assist nurse supervisor, security, and mortuary personnel in placing or removing patients from Morgue trays.
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Ensures all equipment is tested regularly; submit any deficiencies or safety defects to supervisor for appropriate repairs.
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May travel to satellite clinic to inspect the cleanliness and assure the clinic is ready for staff and patients.
- May serve as acting Manager as assigned by and during the absence of the EVS Supervisor.
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Ensure Proper PPE is worn at all times while on duty. Face Surgical Mask is worn in all Hospital areas. Cloth Masks may be worn in the Office areas. Self-Monitor, Wash Hands and or well use hand sanitizer, Social Distancing well be practiced.
- Proper PPE is worn inside assigned Clinics or Units. NIOSH- approved N95 Masks filtering face piece respirator or higher, if available, Eye or Face shields, Gloves, and Isolation Gowns.
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Complete all donning and doffing tasks in a safe acceptable method and discard of used PPE accordingly. Training well be provided.
- Complete task training for all routine cleaning and decontamination processes for all surfaces contaminated by a communicable disease to ensure a high level of patient, visitor, employee, and external customer satisfaction.
- Other duties may be assigned.
