EVS Associate - Specialist 40Hrs -$1500 Sign on Bonus Eligible-Environmental Services
Company: The Beth Israel Lahey Health
Location: Boston
Posted on: May 28, 2023
Job Description:
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a
job, you're making a difference in people's lives.Job
Type:RegularScheduled Hours:40Work Shift:Night (United States of
America)We are offering a $1500.00 sign on bonus for full time
positions paid out in three payments. You will receive your first
payment ($500) within the first 30 days of employment and is
subject to applicable taxes. You will receive the second payment
($500) at six (6) months following your start date and is subject
to applicable taxes.You will receive the third/final payment ($500)
at one year following your start date and is subject to applicable
taxes.Full time status at BIDMC is considered for schedules greater
than or equal to 30 hours per week; Current and Former BILH
candidates - restrictions apply. BIDMC Internal employees or
employees within the BILH system are not eligible for the bonus or
if you have been employed by a BILH entity within the last 12
months.Please note, sign on bonuses are subject to change based on
the organization's hiring needs and will be determined by Talent
Acquisition on an ongoing basis. BILH/BIDMC Talent Acquisition
reserves the right to change sign on bonus eligible jobs and
amounts at any time.Job Summary: The EVS Associate Specialist
performs daily cleaning tasks in high risk areas, patient areas,
office, public, and/or other non-patient areas. This includes daily
cleaning, equipment cleaning and project cleaning in an assigned
area. These jobs require greater technical skills, knowledge of
compliance regulations and a grander degree of responsibilities.
Responsible as a member of the healthcare team for respectful and
compassionate communication and interaction with our customers. May
Include, but is not limited to: Emergency Department, Project
Workers, Transplant, Preceptor, Mental Health, High Risk
Areas,Terminal Cleans, and duties of EVS Associate Inpatient and
EVS Associate Public.Job Description:Essential
Responsibilities:
- Performs multiple step cleaning procedure, daily cleaning,
discharge cleaning, discharge bed making, O.R. cleaning, between
case cleaning, upholstery, wall, and glass care. Continues work
from previous shift, reports all incomplete assignments and
maintenance issues.
- Performs dry mopping, wet mopping of common areas using
appropriate equipment including a floor care machine. Performs
floor and carpet care techniques, such as carpet bonneting and
extracting.
- Responds to stat orders such as discharges, spills, floods, and
all hospital-wide emergency drills. Cleans up all organic body
waste (i.e. blood, feces, sputum, and urine). Cleans patient
equipment including: IV poles, commodes, monitors and cables,
specialty equipment, stretchers, wheel chairs, and cardiac chairs.
Assists in moves, special set-ups and any other occasion as
needed.
- Collects solid and contaminated waste. Seals boxes used for
contaminated waste in the area where the waste is generated.
Delivers boxes after sealing to the designated areas and delivers
it to the compactor area.
- Uses department procedures in preparation and selection of
cleaning solutions. Reports low supply of inventory to supervisor
and/or team leader. Signs equipment in and out of designated
storage areas. Keeps housekeeping cart clean, stocked and orderly.
Reports any malfunctioning equipment to supervisor and/or team
leader. Delivers soiled mops, cleaning cloths, and linen to
designated area.Required Qualifications:
- Some High School required.
- 1-3 years related work experience required.
- Basic familiarity with computers. Ability to navigate at a
basic level within web-based applications.Competencies:
- Decision Making: Ability to make decisions that are based on
specific instructions, standard practices and established
procedures which generally require little or no supervision.
- Problem Solving: Ability to address problems that are routine,
somewhat repetitive and generally solved by following clear
directions and procedures and by identifying opportunities for
process improvements.
- Independence of Action: Ability to follow general instructions
and procedures as provided. Work is monitored by
supervisor/manager.
- Written Communications: Ability to read, and write in English
in order to understand basic safety instructions and take direction
from supervisors; communicate effectively with patients, families
and other medical center staff; and respond to basic
questions.
- Oral Communications: Ability to understand spoken English in
order to follow basic safety instructions and take direction from
supervisors; communicate effectively in basic English with
patients, families and medical center staff in response to routine
questions.
- Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate basic knowledge of
fundamental concepts, practices and procedures with the ability to
use them in routine situations. Specialized knowledge not
required.
- Team Work: Ability to interact respectfully with other
employees, professional staff and/or external contacts to offer
ideas, identify issues, obtain information or deliver
services.
- Customer Service: Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude
and respond to requests in a timely and respectful manner.Physical
Nature of the Job:Heavy work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force
occasionally and/or 50 pounds of force frequently. Work is
physically demanding and requires extended periods of standing
and/or moving.FLSA Status:Non-ExemptAs a health care organization,
we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for
and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth
Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against
influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. about
this requirement.More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses,
doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more,
making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion
can make us even stronger.Equal Opportunity
Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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