Support Services Specicalist

MedStar Health
United States, D.C., Washington
Dec 25, 2024
General Summary of Position Performs a variety of tasks for the departments within support services including, but not limited to transporting patients and items, delivering linen, food, equipment and medical supplies, receiving medical supplies and/or equipment, patient room cleaning, trash and soiled linen pick-up, assisting in maintaining all areas of the Food Service department in a sanitary condition including heavy cleaning, and washing dishes, pots, and pans. The Support Service Specialist may work in any of the following departments: Central Patient Transport, Clinical Equipment Support, Environmental Services, Food and Nutrition Services, Supply Chain, and/or Linen Distribution. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Performs a number of tasks within Support Services including, but not limited to: the duties of the following job titles of Material Handler, Receiving & Shipping Specialist, Food Service Worker I/II, Central Transport Assistant, Environmental Services Aide, Hospitality Assistant, Waste Technician, Linen Distribution Assistant, Equipment Ortho Technician. Completes other duties and special projects as assigned by the Support Services Staffing Manager/Float Pool Manager or designee. Reports deficiencies in patient rooms and throughout WHC to shift supervisor and/or facilitates management for action. Performs terminal cleaning with use of UV machine in ORs, patient rooms, patient restrooms and public areas. Must be able to use pre-programmed electronic tablet for initiating timed UV cleaning cycles and data collection purposes. Minimum Qualifications Education High School Diploma or GED required Minimum of 3 years of directly relevant job-related experience may be substituted for the educational requirement. Experience 6 to 12 months experience required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to read, write and perform basic addition and subtraction Ability to comply with basic oral and written instructions This position has a hiring range of $18.791 - $27.933