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Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center:  Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.

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Environmental Srvcs-Med Schl

Job Summary:

JOB SUMMARY
Performs general cleaning tasks within and outside of the Medical Center. May remove solid and/or biohazard trash. Knowledgeable of chemicals, procedures, and equipment used in completing assigned tasks.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Cleaning and Maintenance • Cleans assigned area according to established procedures • Uses chemicals and supplies appropriately and correctly • Reports light outages and other maintenance needs to supervisor • Equipment Operation • Uses buckets, wringers, and other non-electrical equipment correctly • Cleans and maintains equipment daily to ensure correct and proper operation • Customer Service • Collects soiled linen and pillows in public waiting areas • Greets visitors cheerfully and offers assistance as needed • Interfaces with other staff in a friendly, professional manner TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

Our supporting roles are the core of all we do at Vanderbilt Health, helping us personalize the patient experience through our caring spirit and distinctive capabilities. We support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at VUMC for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose.

We support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce as we place a priority on designing with and for our patients and families.

    Core Accountabilities:

    Organizational Impact: Performs clearly defines tasks and methods described in detail to achieve standardized solutions that impact own performance with regular guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Follows a well established process to solve routine problems where solutions are clearly prescribed. Breadth of Knowledge: Has basic job knowledge of systems and procedures that are common to own job. Team Interaction: Individually contributes to the team.

    Core Capabilities :

    Delivering Excellent Services : Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service. Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns in a timely manner. Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support. Ensuring High Quality : Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards. Ensures Continuous Improvement: Shows eagerness to learn new knowledge, technologies, tools or systems and displays willingness to go above and beyond. Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department. Managing Resources Effectively: Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service. Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources.Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error. Fostering Innovation :Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them. - Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. - Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work.

    Position Qualifications:

    Responsibilities:

    Certifications:

    Work Experience:

    Relevant Work Experience

    Experience Level:

    Less than 1 year

    Education:

    High School Diploma or GED (Required)

    Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity.  EOE/Vets/Disabled.

    Other facts

    Tech stack
    Cleaning,Maintenance,Customer Service,Equipment Operation,Chemical Knowledge,Problem Solving,Team Interaction,Compassion,Continuous Improvement,Safety Awareness,Accountability,Resource Management,Adaptability,Communication,Attention to Detail,Time Management

    About Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    From specializing in transplants and pediatric cancer to solving undiagnosed diseases, we know solving the most complex problems prepares us to solve any problem. We are committed to excellence in patient care, research, and medical education and training. We thrive on challenges, embrace collaboration and champion innovation. We are a growing academic health system with seven hospitals and hundreds of clinics throughout the Mid-South, as well as one of the nation's top biomedical research programs.

    Join us: https://www.vumc.org/careers/

    We are regularly ranked among the nation's leading hospitals in terms of quality and effectiveness. Our tireless pursuit of personalized care has earned scores of patient satisfaction awards. Our research is expanding the frontiers of medical knowledge, and every day we advance toward a better understanding of human health. We blend new discoveries and technology into health education, preparing distinguished medical professionals to offer the most advanced and compassionate care possible.

    We set the pace for health care in the Southeast, and we are a nationally respected referral center. We are building on nearly 150 years of accomplishments to shape the future of health care the world over.

    For information about our clinical services for adults throughout the Vanderbilt Health system, visit http://www.VanderbiltHealth.com.
    For information about our comprehensive Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt, visit https://childrenshospitalvanderbilt.org/

    Social Media Participation Guidelines: http://tinyurl.com/vumcpolicy

    Team size: 10,001+ employees
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    Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
    Founding Year: 1875

    What you'll do

    • The Environmental Tech performs general cleaning tasks within and outside of the Medical Center, ensuring that assigned areas are cleaned according to established procedures. They also interact with visitors and staff in a friendly manner while reporting maintenance needs.

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    What does a Environmental Tech do at Vanderbilt University Medical Center?

    As a Environmental Tech at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, you will: the Environmental Tech performs general cleaning tasks within and outside of the Medical Center, ensuring that assigned areas are cleaned according to established procedures. They also interact with visitors and staff in a friendly manner while reporting maintenance needs..

    Why join Vanderbilt University Medical Center as a Environmental Tech?

    Vanderbilt University Medical Center is a leading Hospitals and Health Care company.

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    The Environmental Tech position at Vanderbilt University Medical Center is based in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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