| Satellite Healthcare is a successful, nonprofit organization that has improved the lives of people living with kidney disease since 1973. We earn our national reputation for excellent patient care each day by offering a complete range of dialysis therapy choices, personalized clinical services, and unparalleled wellness education.
Satellite Healthcare provides expert, personalized kidney care at over 80 centers across the U.S. as well as at acute dialysis locations in California and Texas. Learn more about Satellite Healthcare at www.satellitehealth.com . The Environmental Services Technician in an Acute setting is responsible for assisting the clinical staff with the day to day tasks associated with bleaching and disinfecting of dialysis machines, receiving supplies and the stocking and rotation of all medical supplies. The Environmental Services Technician in a non-Acute setting also assists with water treatment documentation, and bicarbonate mixing and disinfection. Essential Functions
The essential functions listed are not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned. All employees must work in accordance with Satellite's I-CARE Standards. Employees must abide by all Satellite's standards of patient care, patient's rights and ethical treatment, and adhere to safety and quality programs.
Ensures accordance with manufacturers' instructions and recommendations, follows company regulatory compliance procedures, and all local, state, federal regulatory requirements
Infection Control
o Follows all infection control procedures and understands the associated hazards with failing to follow those procedures
o Wears appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
o Follows all clean/dirty procedures in order to eliminate cross-contamination
o Demonstrates an understanding of aseptic technique for all required procedures
o Disinfects machines, station area, and chairs after each patient treatment
o Assist in disinfection of isolation area as requested
Supplies
o Distributes and maintains adequate level of supplies in patient care area
o Receives, verify packing slip, put away and rotate all stock
o Check all expiration dates on supplies
o Maintains the supply room in a neat and orderly fashion
o Verify acid concentrate transfers as needed
Assists with patients as directed
o Acknowledges and responds to patients' needs promptly and appropriately
o Assist in escorting patients to and from the treatment station
o May assist with patient mechanical lifts, but not take the lead
Performs appropriate out-of-center duties as requested by supervisor
Responsible for technical projects as directed by the Clinical Manager or Technical Services
Attends and participates in regular staff/in-services education programs in the center
Maintains professional competence through participation in annual competency reviews
Maintains a neat and clean environment
Participates in CPR as needed
Recommends changes in technical procedures when new knowledge indicates a need for change in cooperation with the Clinical Manager or Technical Services
Ensures the confidentiality of patient and employee information
Responsible for driving the Satellite Healthcare culture through values and customer service standards
Accountable for outstanding customer service to all external and internal customers
Develops and maintains effective relationships through effective and timely communication
Takes initiative and action to respond, resolve and follow up regarding customer service issues with all customers in a timely manner In a non-Acute setting, the following operational duties may also be assigned:
o Closing duties of the center, if applicable
o Rinse bicarb system and loop at the end of the treatment day
o Disinfect bicarbonate system and loop weekly
o Disposes of garbage and boxes to appropriate receptacles
o Prepares daily water treatment logs and gathers supplies for each shift of patients as directed
o Disposes of biohazard waste according to policy and procedure and state regulation
o Prepares 1% bleach solution, check potency and document
o Maintain cleanliness of outside perimeter
o Clean lobby restrooms and restock as needed
o Sweep and mop water room and storage room as needed |
