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PER DIEM Janitor is responsible for the waste stream managment of trash, soiled linen, biohazard, recycling, cardboard, pharmaceutical and other items as needed. Perfoms housekeeping duties as assigned for regularly scheduled cleaning and disinfection, waste removal, linen management and floor care of an assigned area of the hospital. This role contributes to the safety of all patients, staff and visitors by thoroughly cleaning and disinfecting all clinical and non-clinical areas in the Hospital and off-site facilities. This position necessitates good physical dexterity utilizing suitable body mechanics and stamina for sustained periods of time. Requires flexibility to changing priorities in daily workload and requires a high level of dedication and attention to detail to meet infection prevention standards.

A per diem employee is scheduled to work to cover for unit housekeeping staff’s weekly scheduled days off and vacation.   Per diems are scheduled to work on any shift – AM or PM Monday – Sunday.  The amount of hours a per diem is scheduled will vary per pay period approximately 2 - 4 days per week.  All schedules are posted 1.5 weeks in advance of scheduled work.  Per diem staff are trained to work in multiple units in order to maximize work hour opportunities.  Training in each unit requires up to 4 consecutive days of hands-on instruction and observation per unit.  Shift schedules vary Monday - Sunday:

AM shift schedules: 6:00-2:30, 7:00-3:30, 7:00-2:30

PM shift schedules: 2:30 – 11:00

Transports and disposes of regular trash, recycling, cardboard, biohazard waste, pharmaceutical and sharps containers, and confidential materials and other items as needed within and throughout the healthcare environment from origination point to disposal location. Removes soiled linen from clinical units to the linen soiled utility room. Manages cardboard removal and bales cardboard using 2 people to shift bale to pallet.

Transports and labels hazardous materials and places in the disposal location per policies/procedures and training. Responds to HazMat spill code response as part of Code Orange response team. Transports hazmat spill clean-up materials according to SDS guidelines and Hopsital policy and per degree of training.

Unload clean linen, mops and rags to shelving units in the clean linen room. Stock clean linen, mops & cleaning towels in clinical units and housekeeping closets as assigned.

Performs daily Ultraviolet (UV) robot disinfection in each Operating Room (OR) suite, all Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Discharges, Isolation rooms and in patient units per robot standard operating procedures. Proper use of all EVS equipment including use and/or dilution of all cleaning chemicals. Equipment to include but not limited to: Mops, brooms, vacuums, wall washing tools, compactor, cardboard baler and disinfection robot.

Maintain cleanliness of loading dock, bio-hazard, soiled linen rooms and cages.

Store EVS supply product delivery in bulk storage area. Stock laundry/supply room with supplies per par requirements. Stock supplies in clinical and non-clinical areas. Clean and stock housekeeping cart at the end of the shift. Document accurate records for linen distribution.

Clean and disinfects all surfaces and equipment in patient rooms, clinical units, procedure areas and surgical suites, non-clinical common areas and restrooms. Meets target cleaning times for cleaning discharge patient rooms and daily base workflow within assigned unit. Cleaning to meet all infection prevention & EVS department policies and procedures and regulatory requirements. Document accurate records of work accomplished utilizing daily shift checklists, daily discharge checklist and records terminal cleans.

Cleaning to include terminal room cleaning of Operating Room (OR) suites for emergency surgeries. Performs set-up and storage of surgery specialty tables and other equipment as needed.

Cleaning of isolation patient rooms and other clinical areas and cleaning of bio-hazard spills safely and effectively as trained and per policies/procedures and regulatory requirements. Properly use & dispose of personal protection equipment (PPE) when used in areas/rooms that require specific and standard PPE.

Performs other duties upon request, including but not limited to: training of new staff members, change cubicle curtains, washing trash/recycling cans, set-up and clean-up of tables/chairs for meetings in conference rooms and gardens, and report safety issues or any areas that require repair and attention to EVS Manager or Lead Housekeeper.

Education: High School Diploma, GED or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Experience: Housekeeping or Janitorial experience in a medical or hotel setting preferred.
Licenses & Certifications: DOT Hazardous Materials Transportation Certification OSHA 49 CFR 172.700 (Required within 90-days of employment)
Required Skills & Knowledge: Must be able to read written instructions, labels, training materials and check lists in English, and to understand and follow written and verbal instructions. Strong interpersonal skills to work professionally with coworkers in all departments and communicate with patients and visitors.