Environmental Services Technician; PRN

Overview

Environmental Services Technician (PRN) 7:00am to 3:30pm at Strategis Consulting. Reports to the Environmental Services Supervisor in collaboration with the Environmental Services Manager. Primary role is to provide basic and specialty cleaning services to hospital areas, off-site offices, and off-site practices, including patient rooms, offices, hallways, common areas, floors, and public environments, to maintain a clean, sanitary, safe, and attractive condition.

EVS Techs also collect and transport infectious and regular trash. Incumbents may be responsible for unloading, replenishing, and distributing linen goods according to pre-established quotas and par-levels and removing soiled linen from chute rooms and/or other designated areas. Work is performed independently and in accordance with The Joint Commission, federal, state, and local guidelines, organizational and departmental policies and procedures.

Position requires self-motivation, creativity, and capabilities to function in a semi-autonomous role within a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

• Performs all periodic cleaning duties as scheduled, including furniture cleaning, washing of equipment, walls, ceilings, windows, sinks, toilets, blinds, light fixtures, and refilling paper products.
• Performs sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, dusting (high ledges, sills, and door frames), and additional cleaning functions.
• Collects, transports, and disposes of trash; including hazardous waste, soiled linen, and sanitizing biowaste containers according to policy to ensure a safe and sanitary environment.
• Handles and disposes of chemicals used in the cleaning process according to policy to ensure a safe and sanitary environment.
• Ensures departmental adherence to proper infection control, OSHA, and safety standards.
• Disposes of recyclable paper and other recyclable items in designated containers.
• Ensures compliance standards are maintained during the cleaning of hospital specialty areas (e.g., Operating Room Suites, Pharmacy Compounding Lab).
• Assists the Laundry department and Floor Techs as needed.
• Prepares, cleans, and sanitizes community rooms for meetings and seminars.
• Moves equipment and furniture for cleaning.
• Replenishes supplies and materials in assigned areas and patient rooms as needed.
• Inspects and ensures all assigned areas are properly cleaned and in good repair; report any conditions requiring maintenance attention or repair immediately.
• Demonstrates proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Attends meetings, mandatory training, and participates in continuing education.
• Follows all safety and sanitation regulations in accordance with JCAHO, federal and state requirements, organizational and departmental policies, and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Level of Education: High School diploma or GED preferred; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Formal Training: None required.

Licensure, Certification, Registration: None.

Work Experience: Up to three months of work-related experience, or any combination of education and experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions. Related healthcare experience preferred.

Tools And Equipment Used: Calculator, personal computer, telephone, facsimile machine, paper shredder, copier, printer, floor buffers, mops, buckets, cleaning equipment, vacuum cleaners.