Environmental Svcs Tech

Environmental Svcs Tech

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Environmental Services Technician, you'll keep our patient rooms and all areas of the hospital clean and sanitized. This protects everyone from potential illness or injury due to infectious diseases or other hazards.

• Every day, perform routine cleaning tasks such as sweeping, mopping, or dusting.
• Use specialized equipment and techniques to further sanitize our facility.
• Learn and adhere to proper disposal techniques for biohazard materials, including bodily fluids or sharp objects.
• Refill soap dispensers, paper towel dispensers, and other supplies, and deliver clean linens.
• Responsible for completing as assigned, daily occupied and discharge/transfer cleaning and disinfection of patient care areas, equipment, and other common areas.
• Perform duties while demonstrating a working knowledge of health care cleaning and disinfecting principles and requirements.
• Show safe chemical use and equipment handling for all items within the healthcare environment.
• Adhere to all organization safety, risk management and infection control guidelines and standards while promoting a culture of safety.
• Actively participate in departmental performance improvement initiatives, including but not limited to initiatives to improve patient experience and cleanliness metrics.
• Maintain cleaning cart(s), supplies, and equipment, as outlined in the Standard Work cart set up.
• Remove waste and transport to the appropriate disposal area while identifying proper waste stream handling in accordance with established procedures and regulatory requirements.

• None, upon hire

• High School Graduate General Studies and Previous healthcare experience, upon hire or
• High School GED General Studies and Previous healthcare experience, upon hire

CHI Memorial, a member of Common Spirit, is an award‑winning, not‑for‑profit, faith‑based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Health grades®, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee.

We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 team members and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.

$15.00 - $20.33 /hour

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Hospitals and Health Care