Environmentalist ENT

Overview:

Job Description Summary:

Disinfects all bedsides and workstations to prevent disease transmission and assists in the general cleanliness and neatness of the unit.

Job Description:

Essential Functions:

- Performs extensive disinfection and sanitization of all surfaces.

- Stocks Nurse Servers at each bed side or patient room.

- Ensures overall environment is safe and clear of debris and clutter.

- Transports non-controlled medications from Pharmacy to designated licensed healthcare practitioners or from tube system to secured medication storage room.

- Assists in transporting equipment and other items.

Education Requirement:
High School Diploma or equivalent, required.

Certifications:
CPR, preferred.

Skills:

- Strong organizational skills.

- Demonstartes ability to work independently.

Physical Requirements:
OCCASIONALLY: Climb stairs/ladder, Cold Temperatures, Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required, Electricity, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Hot Temperatures, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Loud Noises, Machinery, Power Tools, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Squat/kneel
FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Computer skills, Decision Making, Flexing/extending of neck, Interpreting Data, Problem solving, Reaching above shoulder, Repetitive hand/arm use, Sitting, Standing, Walking
CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Biohazard waste, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Color vision, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Depth perception, Hearing acuity, Patient Equipment, Peripheral vision, Seeing – Far/near

Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:

Must be able to see, hear, stand, walk, speak, read, and perform basic math calculations (add, subtract, multiply and divide), and perform manual tasks with or without accommodation, and care for oneself with little or no difficulty.
Applies the principles of body mechanics in lifting or moving patients and/or equipment.
Must be able to move or reposition patients of any weight or size with the assistance of another person(s) and/or equipment.

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"