Overview
At CHI Health Mercy Corning our mission has been to nurture and enhance the quality of life for residents of Adams and Taylor counties in Iowa. Whether its providing emergency care to a child detecting a disease early enough to save a patients life or restoring a senior citizens mobility and independence after an injury or fall CHI Health Mercy Corning provides comprehensive care in familiar surroundings. Our physicians and mid-level practitioners work with a full complement of advanced technology to bring quality care to you. Our medical staff offers a wide range of medical specialities from primary care to oncology.
ResponsibilitiesJob Summary / Purpose
As a values-based organization, our employees:
Promote a strong belief in CHI Health's Missions, values and Goals.Demonstrate behavior consistent with CH Health's Core Values: Reverence, Integrity, Compassion, and Excellence. Provide a clean, safe and friendly environment for patients, visitors and all staff in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
Uses and discloses patient protected health information: 1) Only as it applies to job functions, 2) in amounts minimally necessary for intended purpose and 3) in a confidential manner.
Essential Key Job Responsibilities
- Cleans and disinfects patient, ancillary and public areas as assigned daily following established procedures.
- Operates manual, battery-powered and electric equipment such as mechanical floor cleaners and vacuums. Maintains and stores all equipment in a safe, sanitary manner.
- Collects, handles and disposes of designated waste streams and soiled linens in the prescribed manner.
- Completes stat and routine discharge room cleans.
- Adheres to all hospital required Safety, Risk Management and Infection Control practices
- Identifies and reports work orders for maintenance/refurbishing needs.
- Inspects EVS equipment for cleanliness and need for repair.
- Provides support with the training and orientation of new employees.
- Greets and directs visitors, patients and staff. Provide assistance as needed.
- Attends all meetings and training sessions as required.
- Completes all mandatory education requirements.
- Follows established hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
- Initiates and promotes quality improvement, seeking to meet customer requirements and cost efficiency.
- On occasion may perform duties of Linen Tech.
- Other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications
Required Education for Staff Job Levels
- High school or GED preferred
- Basic reading and writing skills required in order to understand and use chemical labels, SDS sheets, OSHA standards, isolation procedures, written instructions and departmental policies.
Required Licensure and Certifications
None
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate effectively and courteously with supervisors, visitors and staff in order to promote good relationships and assist in training other employees.
- Customer Service Driven
Professionalism/Growth
- Maintain skills/competencies required for the position.
- Accesses opportunities for continuing education.
- Attend educational programs/in-services.
- Maintain professional appearance and attitude at all times.