Environmental Svcs Tech
About The Position
As an Environmental Services Technician, you'll play a vital role in maintaining a safe and sanitary healthcare environment. Your daily responsibilities will include thorough cleaning and disinfection of patient care areas, equipment, and common spaces , covering both occupied rooms and those undergoing discharge or transfer. You'll execute these tasks with a strong understanding of healthcare cleaning and disinfection principles , consistently demonstrating safe chemical handling and equipment operation. Adherence to all organizational safety, risk management, and infection control guidelines is paramount , as you'll actively contribute to a robust culture of safety. You'll also engage in departmental performance improvement initiatives, particularly those focused on enhancing patient experience and cleanliness standards. Success in this position requires meticulous management of supplies, equipment, and waste disposal , always prioritizing strict adherence to infection prevention and safety protocols. You'll employ critical thinking and personal accountability t o collaborate effectively with your team, performing various facility tasks and proactively resolving issues.
Requirements
- Ability to explain orally or in writing the differences between levels of disinfection and perform intermediate level disinfection in areas where required
- Knowledge and skills in the use of power equipment, conventional and high-speed floor machines, carpet cleaning equipment, wet, dry and power vacuum equipment and push sweeper
- Ability to operate necessary equipment/machines
- Effectively uses computers and mobile devices
- Respectfully listens to viewpoints and ideas of others
- Communicates orally or in writing openly and candidly, creates an environment where co-workers and team members reciprocate in kind
- Ability to work without close supervision
Nice To Haves
- High School diploma or GED
- Previous healthcare experience
Responsibilities
- Thorough cleaning and disinfection of patient care areas, equipment, and common spaces
- Safe chemical handling and equipment operation
- Adherence to all organizational safety, risk management, and infection control guidelines
- Engage in departmental performance improvement initiatives
- Meticulous management of supplies, equipment, and waste disposal
- Collaborate effectively with your team, performing various facility tasks and proactively resolving issues
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
