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Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advance technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.
Position Overview:
Weekends Required
- Handles chemicals and solutions per departmental and material safety data sheet standards error free and efficiently. Ensures chemicals are properly labeled and utilized at all times. Adheres to safety regulations as outlined in departmental policies, facility and JCAHO guidelines.
- Presents department in a positive manner to visitors, patients, and other hospital personnel. Utilizes appropriate department chain of command in resolving complaints, grievances, or problems accurately.
- Reports equipment needing repair to supervisor quickly.
- Utilizes departmental scripting for identifying one self upon entry of patient room and asks if there is any additional customer service needing to be performed before leaving area.
- Demonstrates ability to identify and resolve interpersonal conflicts constructively when dealing with members of the organization. Displays patience and tact when dealing with other hospital personnel.
- Cleans all areas using the cleaning procedure as outlined in orientation and department policy and procedures. Uses appropriate solutions for cleaning and disinfecting area to be cleaned and thoroughly washes and sanitized furniture when patients are discharged. Collects routinely waste, sanitizes collects waste, and sanitizes trash can as needed.
- Cleans assigned carts and equipment daily, ensures all items are returned in an orderly fashion all of the time. Replenishes supplies such as paper towels, toilet tissue, and soap and brings supplies and equipment to area as needed. Observes and follows isolation techniques in accordance with Infection Control Policy.
- Cleans and sanitizes areas affected with blood and body fluid spills.
- Uses proper personal protective equipment such as gloves when cleaning and washing hands throughout the day and adheres to hospital policy.
- Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or crew leader and possesses a willingness to adapt to changing departmental demands.
- Has access to medication storage areas for cleaning and maintenance purposes.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Education: None required.
- Experience: None required.
- Knowledge and Skills: English speaking skills.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Frequent physical demands include: Carry objects , Reaching overhead , Squat/kneel/crawl
- Occasional physical demands include: Sitting , Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Pinching/fine motor activities , Taste or Smell , Talk or Hear
- Continuous physical demands include: Standing , Walking , Push/Pull , Twisting , Bending , Reaching forward , Wrist position deviation
- Lifting Floor to Waist 25 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 25 lbs.
- Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Minimal Depth Perception, Minimal Hearing
- Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens , Chemical , Airborne Communicable Disease , Uneven Surfaces or Elevations , Dust/Particulate Matter
Offers are contingent upon successful completion of our onboarding process and pre-employment physical. Capital Health will require all applicants (including contractors, travelers and consultants) to have an annual flu vaccine prior to start date, with the exception of individuals with medical and religious exemptions.
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