Enviornmental Services Technician

UMC Health System

15d

About The Position

The Environmental Services Technician focuses on infection control and prevention by providing proper cleaning and sanitation throughout the hospital and assigned site campuses. The position reports to the Supervisor, Environmental Services. Work may involve exposure to blood, blood-borne pathogens, bodily fluids, infectious waste, soiled linen, and cleaning chemicals. The role interacts with patients, their families, and hospital medical staff.

Requirements

• One year of housekeeping, linen, or other environmental services experience; hospital experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of proper handling and disposal of medical infectious waste and soiled linen.
• Ability to properly clean and disinfect areas contaminated with blood, bodily fluids, and other pathogens.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Basic knowledge of hand and power tools.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of cleaning procedures and equipment operation after successful completion of 90-day training.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and lift or move light- to medium-weight equipment, supplies, chemicals, and furniture.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Housekeeping, linen, or environmental services experience in a hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide housekeeping services in occupied and unoccupied patient rooms and assigned hospital or campus areas.
• Clean public areas, including vacuuming and cleaning baseboards, vents, fans, and elevators.
• Clean and disinfect isolation rooms, including TB, C-Diff, and COVID-19 rooms, as well as bathrooms and other areas.
• Collect and dispose of regular waste; spot-clean carpets and furniture; wash windows and walls; and dust furniture, equipment, woodwork, windowsills, and countertops.
• Exchange full sharps boxes for empty ones.
• Deliver clean linen exchange carts to appropriate storage areas and keep utility rooms orderly.
• Perform other assigned duties related to Environmental Services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed