Environmental Services Technician

Stony Brook Medicine

  • Greenport, NY
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 30 days ago
Position Summary: This position requires daily cleaning and supplying patient rooms, wards, nursing stations, lounges, lavatories, bathrooms, offices, and any other areas assigned in accordance with standard procedures of the department and in accordance with hospital objectives. The EVS Tech will use cleaning devices including wet mops, wringers, dusters, vacuum cleaners, and other necessary tools, chemicals, and supplies. The EVS Tech receives deliveries, unpacks, stores, and distributes items as necessary, inventories and fills supply carts. The EVS Tech prepares materials, documentation and equipment for shipping. The EVS Tech performs other duties as assigned.Job Duties & Essential Functions:
  • Performs the duties as outlined in the housekeeping work schedules in accordance with the 7 Steps of Cleaning.
  • Performs patient care cleaning, employee office and work areas; hard floor/carpet, cleaning, and trash removal; equipment cleaning; window and wall washing.
  • Responsible for isolation techniques related to Environmental Services and overall patient care.
  • Knowledge and safe use of cleaning products and equipment.
  • Assists other team members with duties (i.e. discharges) if needed.
  • Completes daily project timesheet/Environmental Services dismissal notice.
  • Completes all assigned tasks within assigned work period.
  • Understands oral and written communications and communicate with supervisor.
  • Prepares infection wastes for disposal; terminal cleaning per procedure (include OR EVS Tech).
  • Changes water in bucket per procedure.
  • Cleans of MRI suite per procedure.
  • Cleans OPR rooms between cases during shift.
  • Receives all goods delivered by vendor truck, UPS, Federal Express, etc. Unpacks all items; counts, weighs or otherwise measures the quantity of incoming supplies and notes discrepancies or damaged goods; completes the appropriate sections of receiving report.
  • Packs inventoried items and deliver supplies to the appropriate department; will inventory and stock nursing supply carts.
  • Prepares, packs and makes ready and outgoing packages through UPS, Federal Express or common carrier.
  • Always keeps the receiving dock and storeroom area clean and orderly (including pallets).
  • Carries out assigned special projects for the Materials Manager, or designee, such as annual inventory and redesign of distribution process.
  • Maintain professional appearance as designated by department head.
  • Cooperates with all personnel in the proper conduct of the department.
  • Rotates within the department and by shift as required.
  • Maintains ethical relationships.
  • Adheres to hospital and departmental rules and regulations.
  • Participates in in-service programs.
  • Performs all other related duties as assigned by management.
Required Education & Qualifications:
  • Valid New York State driver’s license required.
  • Environmental services/general housekeeping duties and processes experience.
  • One (1) – two (2) years of experience with disinfection processes, use of microfiber materials preferred.
  • Experience in use of Roto floor scrubber and power washer preferred.
  • Wet vac use experience preferred.
Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
  • May be met with the aid of mechanical devices; they are not intended to discriminate against handicapper persons, only to ensure safe working conditions for all persons, Mechanical assistance may not be such that they interfere with normal safety aids (modified if necessary) such as safety googles, hearing protection, etc.
  • Ability to read/write instructions and orally read.
  • Good vision and hearing.
  • Fully mobile on steps, ladders, etc.
  • Sufficient mobility and dexterity of both arms (or mechanical substitutes) to safely operate department related equipment such as mop wringer, housekeeping carts, vacuums, large linen carts, etc.
  • Able to bend, stoop; and lift 45 lb. objects.
The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of ELIH.Special Notes: Resume/CV should be included with the online application.
  • Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke-free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.
  • All Hospital positions maybe subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.
  • This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.
  • This function/position maybe designated as “essential.” This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook Eastern Long Island and related facilities.
Anticipated Pay Range:The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established based on relevant experience. The above salary range (or hiring range) represents SBEILH’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.Your total compensation goes beyond the number in your paycheck!Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:
  • Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Eastern Long Island’s Employee Health Services *
  • Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
  • Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen*
  • Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre-employment screenings.
  • Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).
Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.*The Human Resources department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination.Company Overview:As part of Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital (SBELIH) combines the best in academic and community medicine, improving access to advanced medical care for residents of the North Fork and Shelter Island. With 70 beds, SBELIH is Suffolk County’s first hospital, serving the North Fork since 1905. SBELIH provides care to 25,000 year-round residents and expanding to 60,000 summer residents with comprehensive healthcare solutions, including behavioral health, medical-surgical, orthopedics and general surgery, wound care, interventional pain management and GI, advanced ambulatory care, diagnostic, and physical therapy services. The hospital is also a clinical campus and training site for Stony Brook Medicine, with its first SBELIH Psychiatry resident having graduated in 2022.StaffCo is a Professional Employer Organization, commonly referred to as a PEO, duly organized and registered under the New York Professional Employer Organization law. StaffCo and SUNY have entered into a professional employer agreement under which StaffCo is the employer of Stony Brook Eastern Long Island employees and responsible for all aspects of employment, including hirings, promotions, disciplines, terminations, the day-to-day direction and supervision of work, as well as labor relations and collective bargaining. StaffCo is fully responsible for providing all payroll and human resources services, including the payment of wages, collecting and reporting payroll taxes and maintaining any and all employee benefits. SUNY Stony Brook Hospital is responsible for the operation of the hospital and provision of health care and is the co-employer as is necessary to conduct its responsibilities and for related licensure, regulatory or statutory requirements and obligations.Given StaffCo’s employment responsibilities, it is deemed the “employer” for employment and labor law purposes. Thus, the employees are private sector employees of StaffCo, not public sector employees of SUNY. The private sector nature of the StaffCo employees has been approved by NYS Civil Service and upheld in a decision by the US National Labor Relations Board.Stony Brook Medicine is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital, consistent with our shared core values and our intent to achieve excellence, remains dedicated to supporting healthier and more resilient communities, both locally and globally.

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