Nebraska Methodist Health System is hiring: Cleaning Technician - Full Time - Ev

Overview

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Why work for Nebraska Methodist Health System? At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It’s helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient’s needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.

Job Summary The Cleaning Technician is responsible for the routine cleaning of patient rooms, operating rooms, recovery rooms, public areas, and office areas to ensure a clean and sanitary environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

Compensation $2,000 SIGN-ON BONUS

Location Methodist Hospital, 8303 Dodge St. - Omaha, NE

Work Schedule Mon-Fri 3pm to 11:30pm with every other weekend and holiday.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and services assigned areas of the facility in a timely manner by using established procedures to ensure a safe and sanitary environment for patients, customers, and staff.
• Maintains and operates equipment safely (carts, buckets, vacuums, buffers, extractors); reports any equipment needing repairs to ensure rapid service and return to use.
• Makes and uses chemicals and products (disinfectants, cleaners, acids, solvents, finishes) according to manufacturer directions and department procedures; ensures proper dilution and application. Obtains or requests needed supplies to maintain productivity.
• Sorts and places clean linen into appropriate shelves and exchange carts to ensure patient care areas have an adequate linen supply.
• Stocks linen supply to patient care areas and responds to linen requests in a timely manner.
• Performs daily cleaning of linen storage and distribution areas, including disinfecting surfaces, dust mopping, floor mopping, and weekly vent/ledge dusting.
• Reports problems or incomplete tasks to the team leader or next shift and documents issues as required.
• Adheres to Safety and Infection Control guidelines; reports unsafe conditions or accidents promptly.
• Participates in mandatory in-services and/or continuing education programs as directed.
• Understands and operationalizes the mission, vision, core values, and policies/procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Schedule

Mon-Fri 3pm to 11:30pm with every other weekend and holiday.

Job Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or General Educational Development (G.E.D.) preferred.

Experience

• 6 months previous cleaning experience preferred, preferably within a healthcare environment.

Licenses/Certifications

• N/A

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Knowledge of housekeeping cleaning practices (preferred).
• Basic written and verbal communication skills for positive interaction with staff and customers (preferred).
• Able to follow verbal and written directions.

Physical Requirements

• Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force.

Work Environment and Additional Information

About Methodist: Nebraska Methodist Health System is composed of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. It is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.