Environmental Services Technician

Position Summary

Under general supervision, performs general housekeeping functions directed at maintaining the Medical Center and its facilities in a clean, sanitary, attractive, and orderly condition. Exhibits and promotes a cooperative team spirit. Ensures all actions taken in carrying out responsibilities support patient-centered care.

Position Responsibilities

Unit Specific Position Responsibilities

• Actively participates in medical center and departmental teams promoting continuous quality improvement and patient satisfaction, including but not limited to department huddles, quarterly updates, and Kainexus.
• Exhibits and promotes a cooperative team spirit.

Cleaning and Maintenance

• Cleans and disinfects patient care areas, public restrooms, administrative areas, kitchen, cafeteria, morgue, and meeting rooms.
• Removes general and potentially infectious medical waste and transports it to a general holding and/or disposal area.
• Cleans and disinfects all types of body fluids.
• Cleans windows, furniture, air diffusers, and grilles, doors, and entrances.
• Performs cleaning tasks as assigned to meet the needs of the organization.

Identifying and Reporting Deficiencies

• Identifies mechanical or structural deficiencies in assigned areas and reports them for correction utilizing reporting software.
• Follows Standard Work.

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Experience

Experience Required Qualifications

• Entry-level position.
• After a sufficient training period, must be able to comprehend and demonstrate knowledge of institutional housekeeping activities and services; safety and regulatory standards; housekeeping equipment and supplies; supervisory principles and techniques.

Organizational Requirements

• Maintain stroke education per regulatory requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to use telephone and pager system.
• Ability to understand oral and written instructions; ability to maintain simple records.
• Ability to exhibit and promote a cooperative team spirit.
• Experienced in and able to interact with numerous and diverse customers.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and customer service skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly to unexpected changes in circumstances.
• Knowledge of body mechanics and universal/safety precautions.
• Adherence to Departmental and Hospital policies and procedures.

Position Requirements

• Requires wearing and maintaining a uniform.