Environmental Services Associate 1 — Environmental Services — St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital — PRN

THIS IS A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT POSITION

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Associate Environmental 1 — St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position:

In accordance with established policies and procedures, performs preventative cleaning procedures necessary to maintain the facility in an orderly, sanitary and attractive condition. Responsible for the safe pick up and transport of all infectious, solid and recyclable waste from holding areas to the incinerator, compactor or storage areas. Transports clean and soiled linen.

Essential Job Functions:

• Safely transports hazardous, solid, and recyclable waste from points of origin to designated holding areas in accordance with safety and compliance standards.
• Performs preventative, discharge, and occupied room cleaning using established interactive procedures, including disinfecting surfaces and preparing beds, cribs, and isolation rooms.
• Provides specialized cleaning services in critical care areas (OR, ED, NICU, Labor & Delivery), including isolation, between-case, terminal, cycle cleaning, and delicate equipment sanitation.
• Maintains cleanliness of restrooms, elevators, stairwells, lobbies, and other support areas, including hard floor and carpet care following established burnishing procedures.
• Delivers clean linen to designated areas and transport soiled linen safely to holding areas and dock locations.
• Operates and maintain mop wringers and floor care equipment to support environmental services operations.
• Performs other duties; relocates furniture and equipment, cleans and maintains wheelchairs and medical equipment, responds to emergencies such as floods, reports safety or maintenance concerns, and assists with occasional patient transport as needed.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

Basic Life Support (required - upon hire or obtained within the department orientation period)

Education

High School Diploma or GED (preferred)

Working Conditions

• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
• May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
• May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.
• May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*
• May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*
• May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.
• May have periods of constant interruptions.
• Prolonged periods of working alone.
• Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Skills

Hard/Tech/Clinical Skills:

• Ability to read and complete dilution ratios of chemicals
• Math and reading skills

Soft/Interpersonal Skills:

• Attention to detail
• Acceptance of authority
• Communication with patients, family members, and co-workers
• Teamwork
• Conflict resolution
• Active listening
• Relationship building
• Customer service

As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com