Environmental Services Technician I-WWH

Cherokee Nation•Tahlequah, OK

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Services Technician I performs cleaning and disinfection duties in a healthcare environment at Hastings Hospital. The role requires working knowledge of healthcare cleaning and disinfection principles, safe chemical use, and equipment handling. Work is performed under general supervision; the technician handles basic issues and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff. The position requires beginning to working knowledge of the subject matter.

Requirements

Ability to understand and follow directions.
Self-direction.
Physical stamina.
Ability to lift and move heavy objects.
Knowledge of cleaning techniques and procedures.
Obtain DOT Training Certification within 60 days of hire and maintain it throughout employment.
Obtain Certified Health Care Environmental Services Technician (CHEST) Certification within one year of hire and maintain it throughout employment.
Must not be, and must not become, sanctioned by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) or the General Services Administration (GSA), or listed on the specified OIG or GSA exclusion lists.
May be required to meet and maintain periodic background investigation and adjudication for child care.
Regularly walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. Frequently climb or balance and occasionally sit.
Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Six months of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Clean and disinfect restrooms, offices, patient care areas, and common areas.
Use and apply appropriate cleaning chemicals.
Clean office furniture, windows, and light fixtures.
Collect and dispose of trash from inside buildings and surrounding premises.
Move office furniture and other items.
Operate floor maintenance equipment, including buffers, strippers, vacuums, and extractors.
Restock custodial supplies.
Handle and/or dispose of bio-hazardous waste or materials in accordance with infection prevention policies and practices.
Operate disinfection equipment.
Maintain a safe and clean environment for patients, guests, and staff.
Perform terminal cleanings.
Follow safety procedures and use personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
Adhere to patient privacy requirements and organizational safety, risk management, and infection prevention guidelines and standards.
Perform laundry duties, collect soiled linens, and stock clean linens.
Accept packages and deliveries and distribute them to departments or staff.
Perform other duties as assigned.