UMH Sparrow Lansing - SOS Tech 1/Housekeeper/Environmental Services

  • Sparrow Health System
  • Lansing, Michigan
  • Full Time
UMH Sparrow Lansing - SOS Tech 1/Housekeeper/Environmental Services

**Positions Location:** Lansing, MI

## Job Description

**General Purpose of Job**:

As a member of the Support Operations Service team, the SOS Tech I is responsible for supporting the hospital's goals of safety, patient throughput, patient satisfaction, and financial accountability.

**Essential Duties**:

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Caregivers may be asked to perform additional duties in the assigned Task Category as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position. This position will receive assignments from a computer dispatch system.

**All Task Categories must adhere to the following:**

- Maintains hospital standards of participating in mandatory in-services and other mandatory hospital/departmental requirements.

- Follows established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance, and safety.

- Attend and participate in departmental meetings and complete all educational programs and in-services as required.

- Follow all infection prevention practices (i.e., proper cleaning process, hand hygiene, standard & isolation precautions where and if required and proper use of personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

- Recognizes and adheres to patient privacy requirements (HIPAA).

**Task Category: Environmental Services (Competency):**

- Completes daily and discharge patient room cleaning, bed changing and stocking paper products; and coordinates these activities with patient's condition.

- Cleans general workspaces on the patient care unit. Stocks unit with Environmental Service supplies.

- Practices environmental safety by placing call lights within patient's reach.

- Assist in removal of used linens appropriately.

- Cleans equipment, per policy and procedure.

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## Job Requirements

General Requirements

Demonstrates knowledge and maintains and respects patient right to privacy by following the HIPAA Privacy and Security policies and procedures. Adheres to ICARE values and standards of behavior (Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence). Role model behaviors that value the diversity of our Caregivers, patients and customers and supports creating an environment that is inclusive, welcoming and respectful. Communicates with patients, families and customers using AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank). Works in a safe manner and promptly reports any hazards identified in the work environment or related to assigned responsibilities.

Work Experience

None Previous healthcare experience in environmental services. Preferred. Previous experience with Patient or Materials Transport. Preferred. Previous experience with Linen/Laundry services. Preferred. Previous floor care maintenance experience desired. Preferred.

Education

High school diploma, GED or successful completion of 12 grades.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

Can demonstrate effective use of computers and/or mobile devices for daily job
Job ID: 481467468
Originally Posted on: 6/16/2025

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