Environmental Services Tech

Requisition Number
: ENVIR
002631

• Full-Time
• On-site

Cordele, GA 31015, USA

Position Summary
The Environmental Service Technician is a member of the Environmental Services team at Crisp Regional Health System. The technician cleans assigned areas, including patient rooms and hospital common areas, on established schedules using prescribed methods and infection-prevention standards. This work supports patient safety, patient experience, and hospital throughput.

• Perform routine, discharge, and isolation cleaning of patient rooms and common areas according to established schedules, methods, and standards.
• Clean fixtures, walls, floors, vents, and lights as scheduled.
• Perform basic floor care using dry and wet mops, floor scrubbers, and vacuums. Clean elevator floors and door tracks daily.
• Empty trash on a prescribed cycle.
• Remove regulated medical waste and biohazardous trash following safety, containment, and infection-control procedures.
• Respond promptly to STAT cleaning requests from nursing and medical staff.
• Clean up emergency spills when observed or requested.
• Assist with setup for meetings, events, and training programs, and move furniture per work orders.
• Keep assigned equipment clean.
• Report needed repairs to equipment, furniture, buildings, and fixtures.
• Communicate problems and concerns to leadership, and support teamwork on every shift.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Standards of Performance

• Meet cleaning standards as measured by regular inspections.
• Read and follow Safety Data Sheet (SDS) labels on all chemicals and supplies.
• Arrive on time and maintain dependable attendance as documented by timekeeping records.
• Attend all mandatory safety in-services.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient, staff, and organizational information.
• Uphold the CRHS CREST Standards of Behavior:
  Caring, Respect, Excellence, Stewardship, Trust.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience: Up to three months of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Licensure/Certification: None required.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Fast-paced hospital environment with multiple demands, frequent interruptions, and unexpected urgent requests.
• Frequent exposure to blood borne pathogens, infectious disease, and hazardous materials. This is an OSHA exposure-category position, and annual PPD screening is required.
• Constant walking, hand and finger dexterity, and close vision.
• Frequent bending, stooping, and reaching.
• Occasional lifting up to and over 50 lbs, with or without assistance.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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