Allegheny Health Network Careers

Date Posted: 01/11/2016
Position: Environmental Services Associate
Location: Forbes Hospital 

Allegheny Health Network is an integrated delivery network focused on preserving health care choice and providing affordable, high-quality care to the people in our communities. With more than 14,000 employees including 7,400 health care professionals, nearly 200 primary care and specialty care practices, Allegheny Health Network includes seven hospitals in Pennsylvania with nearly 2,400 licensed beds.

Allegheny Health Network’s clinical expertise ranges from primary care to the most complex surgical procedures. Services include cancer diagnosis and treatment, cardiovascular care, neurological and neurosurgical services, organ transplantation, orthopedic and rehabilitation services, and women’s health.

Department: Environmental Services
Status: Full-time, Part-time and Casual are available 
Shift: Rotating/Various
Non-Union


Job Summary: Completes the standardized cleaning process in patient rooms, offices, departments, and other ancillary areas utilizing the appropriate cleaning procedures. 

Responsibilities:

• Performs timely patient room cleaning and provides cleaning support to the various departments; cleans daily in all areas including discharge cleaning, patient room cleaning, cycle cleaning, office cleaning, and all ancillary area cleaning to ensure the continuity and efficiency of patient care and daily operations. Cleaning of assigned building exteriors. Refilling of dispensers in all required areas, and collection of all receptacles.
• Completes project work as assigned which may include, but not limited to wall washing, trash removal, biohazardous linens, and sharps container removal. Assists with Hospital emergency clean up.
• Actively participates in and accomplishes Patient Satisfaction initiatives to meet department goals.
• Adheres to all hospital safety standards in the use of chemicals, equipment and machinery, and clearly marking hazardous areas resulting from the cleaning process.
• Adheres to the policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of the hospital as well as regulatory bodies.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

• FIT testing may be required, but provided upon hire as needed.
• Follows established Hospital hand hygiene.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Basic reading, writing, and effective communication skills.
• Ability to operate power equipment.