Environmental Svcs Tech

Major Responsibilities

• Clean/disinfect assigned area(s) by washing walls, doors, door frames, ceilings, patient televisions, windows, furniture, tile, fixtures, appliances, floors, and equipment with appropriate cleaning solutions using procedures and following schedules specific to each item.
• Assigned area(s) may include patient rooms, offices, meeting rooms, rest rooms, elevators, stairwells and other areas of the hospital and/or off‑site facilities.
• Operate various equipment following department procedures.
• Use chemicals and solutions following department policy.
• Keep work areas in an orderly, clean and safe condition.

• Utilized AIDET with both Internal Customer and External Customers, meeting system goal.
• Demonstrates ability to identify and resolve interpersonal conflicts constructively when dealing with fellow associates.
• Demonstrates a positive, supportive attitude toward patient families and other personnel in emergency and non‑emergency situations.
• Displays patient and tact when dealing with other hospital personnel.
• Presents department in a positive manner to all contacts.
• Maintains courteous and pleasant attitude to patients, families and other contacts.
• Maintains confidential patient and departmental information.
• Utilizes appropriate chain of command in resolving complaints, grievances or problems.

• Thoroughly wash and sanitize beds when patients are discharged; make beds with clean linen in accordance with department procedures.
• Thoroughly clean and sanitize entire room and washroom when patients are discharged, utilizing established department procedures.
• Use appropriate germicide in disinfecting rooms.

• Clean all assigned areas utilizing the established department procedures.
• Replenish supplies such as paper towels, toilet tissues, soap, etc.; pick up additional supplies from the environmental services storeroom when needed.
• Routinely collect waste; sanitize all garbage cans.
• Observe and follow Standard (Universal) Precautions, Infection Control Policies, and departmental policies and procedures.
• Clean or sanitize after emergency spills as requested.
• Place full, tied bags of soiled linen in linen chutes.
• Ensure a safe, clean, and attractive environment for patients, visitors and associates at all times.
• Wash hands thoroughly throughout the day; follow and adhere to Hospital handwash policy.

Sweeps, dust mops, and wet mop floor areas and spot cleans carpets using appropriate solutions. Shampoos furniture, carpets and rugs using appropriate equipment and supplies and adhering to applicable schedules.

• Identifies types of soiled and/or spotting and utilizes proper solutions as outlined in departmental policies and procedures.
• Handles chemicals and solutions following departmental policies.
• Ensures that all chemicals and solutions are in properly labeled containers.
• Adheres to safety regulations as outlined in departmental policy and procedure.

• Arrange furniture for meetings, workshops and community affairs according to specifications of responsible department/individual as required.
• Clean equipment and notify supervisor of equipment needing repair.
• Appropriately report safety hazards.
• Return unused supplies to closet where obtained, clean carts and equipment and ensure all items are replaced in an orderly manner.

• Collects hazardous and medical waste according to procedures established by the Infection Control Committee.

• Separates regular and recycle trash according to procedure.

• Attends all mandatory departmental and hospital meetings and in services.
• Completes annual CBT's required.
• Follows written department goals and objectives, and reviews annually with managers.
• Seeks education and learning experiences in areas of identified growth needs and reviews progress during annual evaluation.