Environmental Svcs Specialty Tech

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The Environmental Services Specialty Technician’s primary responsibility is disinfecting and maintaining a clean environment in specialty areas such as Infusion Pharmacy, Sterile Processing, Operating Rooms, Procedure Rooms, and Cell Therapy. As part of the Spill Response Team, the technician deactivates and decontaminates chemotherapy and other hazardous agent spills, reduces the spread of bacteria and infection, and provides an environment that appears clean, fresh, and polished.

This role performs a variety of duties that support the department in maintaining a clean environment for patients and staff, including cleaning and disinfecting other areas as needed.

• Clean spills containing blood or other potentially infectious material using established infection control, safety, and ES departmental procedures.
• Occasionally may have to work at off‑site locations.
• Follow departmental and other regulatory standards regarding all cleaning policies and procedures (using proper disinfectants, labeling chemical bottles, keeping an organized cart, etc.).
• Perform all essential functions following established safety and infection control requirements (perform hand hygiene, wear PPE, etc.).
• Safely use, dilute, and store chemicals and cleaning materials.
• Maintain a complete working knowledge of different types of hazardous materials (chemotherapy, pharmaceutical, bio‑hazardous, sharps, pathological, microbiological, and bodily fluids) and how to properly handle and dispose of them.
• Operate cleaning equipment properly and disinfect all types of areas including clinical inpatient/outpatient rooms, exam rooms, nurse stations, support/common areas, offices, labs, conference rooms, elevators, stairwells, corridors, and external grounds.

• No education required.
• Minimum two (2) years of Healthcare Janitorial / Environmental Services experience, including 6 months applying proficient knowledge of a specialty area (for example, terminal cleaners), Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both oral and written, for the safety of our patients and staff in an emergency situation.
• For internal candidates only (Average quality score of 90% in previous 12 months and successful completion of all competencies over a rolling 12‑month period).
• Valid FL Driver's License.

Moffitt Cancer Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or protected veteran or disabled status. We seek candidates whose skills, and personal and professional experience, have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence.