Environmental Services Technician

Surgery Partners, Inc•Altoona, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Services Technician is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary environment in all areas of the facility. This role includes cleaning and disinfecting patient rooms, operating rooms, restrooms, offices, hallways, and other public areas. The technician ensures compliance with infection control standards and always follows safety and sanitation protocols.

Requirements

Demonstrates eligibility for employment in the U.S.
Must possess a cell phone that interfaces the organization’s secure message system
Quality assurance and accreditation standards
Understanding of HIPAA regulations, patient confidentiality laws and patient rights
Effective English communication in verbal and written format
Quality work including attention to detail and accuracy
Basic computer proficiency
Knowledge of healthcare cleaning protocols, safe chemical use, equipment operation, and efficient practices for maintaining specialized environments
Knowledge of evidence-based guidelines and standards from AHE, APIC, AORN, CDC, The Joint Commission, and other regulatory bodies
Carry out customer service standards
Prioritize tasks effectively through managing workload based on urgency and importance
Capacity to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Continuously learn and improve through staying up to date on job specific trends, policies and new technologies
Successfully demonstrate organization-wide performance review competencies

Nice To Haves

Previous cleaning experience in a hospital environment is preferred

Responsibilities

Clean and disinfect rooms, furniture, equipment and other areas in the facility according to established procedures, policies and manufacturer recommendations
Remove waste and transport to the appropriate disposal area while identifying proper waste stream (i.e. regulated medical, recycled, solid, and hazardous)
Restock supplies such as paper towels, toilet paper, soap, and hand sanitizer in various areas
Ensure all logs and check lists are accurately completed and kept up to date
Contribute to departmental performance improvement efforts aimed at enhancing patient satisfaction, safety and environmental cleanliness standards
Follows all environmental and infection prevention protocols including proper cleaning/disinfection procedures, hand hygiene, use of isolation precautions, and correct donning and doffing of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Participate in the department’s on-call rotation and respond promptly to call-ins as needed
Use the organization's secure messaging platform in accordance with departmental protocols, including timely receipt and responses to communications
Perform other duties as assigned