Environment Service Technician

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Position Highlights:

Under the direction of an Environmental Services Supervisor, the Environmental Services Technician is responsible for disinfecting areas to reduce the spread of bacteria and infection, as well as providing an environment that appears clean, fresh, and polished. This position performs a variety of duties that support the department in maintaining a clean environment for patients and staff.

Responsibilities:

• Properly clean and disinfect all types of areas, including clinical inpatient/outpatient (patient rooms, exam rooms, nurse stations, etc.), support/common areas, offices, labs, conference rooms, elevators, stairwells, corridors, external grounds, etc.
• Handle and dispose of medical waste and sharps, observing all required precautions, including properly tying and labeling bags.
• Clean spills containing blood or other potentially infectious material using established infection control, safety, and ES departmental procedures.
• Occasionally, travel to off-site locations may be required.
• Follow departmental and regulatory standards regarding all cleaning policies and procedures (using proper disinfectants, labeling chemical bottles, keeping an organized cart, etc.)
• Perform all functions following safety and infection control requirements (hand hygiene, PPE, etc.)
• Follow instructions and guidelines set by Environmental Services management.
• Complete departmental education and training to demonstrate competency.
• Represent the Environmental Services department professionally at all times.
• Report facilities/maintenance issues to the Supervisor.

Qualifications:

• No experience required.
• No formal education required.
• Ability to follow basic oral/written instructions in English for safety reasons.

Additional Details:

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Other
• Industry: Hospitals and Health Care