Why ThedaCare?   

Living A Life Inspired!

Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world. 

At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility.  A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you’re interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare.

Benefits, with a whole-person approach to wellness –

Lifestyle Engagemente.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support  

Access & Affordabilitye.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare

About ThedaCare!

Summary :The Environmental Services Technician Team Leader maintains high standards of cleanliness throughout the facility. Cleans and disinfects assigned areas, transports and removes waste, sanitizes, stocks, and organizes assigned areas. Follows standard work processes, complies with infection prevention standards, properly mixes and stores chemicals, and uses personal protective equipment. Receives additional training and has experience in high level cleaning and disinfection as shown by competencies demonstrated in multiple hospital areas, training attended, and experience.

Job Description:

Key Accountabilities:

Cleans and disinfects patient rooms, floors, offices, conference rooms, equipment, furniture, common areas, and waiting rooms following hospital-approved infection prevention standards. 2. Performs high level cleaning in specialized areas such as clinical areas, surgical suites, cath lab, specialty rooms, and sterile areas without direct supervision.

Models best practices and behaviors to inspire and serve as a role model for team members.

Serves as a resource for external and internal department team members on environmental services matters.

Provides input on department processes and training materials, and provides suggestions for improvement.

Collaborates with multiple departments to ensure patient and department priorities are met day-to-day that result in the safest outcomes for our patients and customers.

Works independently or on a team to achieve system standards.

Uses proper personal protective equipment and cleaning procedures specific to infectious elements in isolation rooms. Ensures environmental services team members maintain proper infection control cleaning standards at all times, including hand hygiene requirements.

Understands and uses proper hospital-approved chemicals and disinfectants and follows dwell times (amount of time the chemical or disinfectant needs to stay wet on surface) for each task performed and product used.

Understands how to handle various types of waste such as regular, recycling, hazardous, chemo, regulated medical waste, pharmaceutical, and radioactive. Understands basic standards set by federal, state, and local regulating bodies.

Demonstrates knowledge of and supports hospital mission, vision, values statements, standards, policies and procedures, confidentiality, corporate compliance plan, customer service standards, and ethical behavior.

Collaborates with multiple disciplines to effectively and efficiently provide patient care and achieve the desired patient outcome.

Applies critical thinking to assess, plan, and implement day-to-day operations, and communicates updates to team members.

Delegates team member duties in relation to patient needs and oversee evolving demands from team members, physicians, equipment, and scheduling.

Oversees call schedule, revenue and usage audits, and meeting minutes, and is a super user with department diagnostic equipment and supplies.

Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED preferred

Must be 18 years of age

DOT Training and Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) training

One year of hospital, skilled nursing facility, or other related cleaning experience

Ability to read, write, and comprehend the English language

Physical Demands:

Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of twenty-five (25) pounds without assistance

Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties

Work Environment:

Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agents

Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock

Potential exposure to sharp objects and instruments

Scheduled Weekly Hours:40Scheduled FTE:1Location:ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Neenah - Neenah,WisconsinOvertime Exempt:No