Environmental Svcs Tech

Position Overview

Under the direction of an Environmental Services Supervisor, the Environmental Services Technician I is responsible for disinfecting areas to reduce the spread of bacteria and infection as well as providing an environment that appears clean, fresh, and polished. This position performs a variety of duties that support the department in maintaining a clean environment for patients and staff.

• Supports co-workers by maintaining attendance requirements.
• Demonstrates willingness to adapt to changing individual and institutional roles, needs, and environment.
• Is dedicated to superior customer service and satisfaction.
• Consistently provides quality products/services.
• Maintains awareness and follows safety policies and procedures applicable to assigned duties.

• High-touch surface disinfection and cleaning.
• Properly clean and disinfect all types of areas including clinical inpatient/outpatient (patient rooms, exam rooms, nurse stations, etc.), support/common areas, offices, labs, conference rooms, elevators, stairwells, corridors, external grounds, etc.
• Handle and dispose of medical waste and sharps observing all required precautions, including properly tying and labeling bags.
• Use proper chemicals, tools, and equipment for each situation.
• Clean spills containing blood or other potentially infectious material using established infection control, safety, and ES departmental procedures.
• Occasionally may have to travel to off-site locations.
• Complete other duties as assigned.
• Policies and Procedures:
  Follow departmental and other regulatory standards regarding all cleaning policies and procedures (using proper disinfectants, labeling chemical bottles, keeping an organized cart, etc.).
• Perform all essential functions following established safety and infection control requirements (perform hand hygiene, wear PPE, etc.).
• Follow instructions and guidelines set forth by Environmental Services management.
• Training and
  
  Competencies:
  
  Demonstrate competency by completing required departmental education and training.
• Communication:
  Represent the Environmental Services department positively and professionally at all times. Maintain positive relationships and good communication with patients, visitors, staff members, and those within the Environmental Services department.
• Report all facilities/maintenance issues to the Supervisor.

• No Experience Required.
• No Education Required.
• Ability to follow basic oral/written instructions in English (for the safety of our patients and staff in an emergency situation).

• Some prior experience in healthcare, Environmental Services, customer service, janitorial, or hospitality (OR) completion of a healthcare environmental services training from Mac Donald Training Center.

Entry level

Full-time

Management and Manufacturing

Hospitals and Health Care

Location:

Tampa, FL — Salary: $52,000.00–$57,000.00