Environmental Services Tech

Overview

Job title:

Environmental Services Tech I

Shift: Day 7a-3p, Evening 3p-11:30p, Night 11p-7:30a

Locations:

• Novant Health NHRMC
• Novant Health NHRMC Ortho
• Novant Health Pender Medical Center
• Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center

Environmental Services Technician ensures a clean and aseptic area within the hospital for the safety, health, and morale of patients, visitors, and employees by performing various housekeeping and other duties.

Come join a remarkable team where quality care meets quality service, in every dimension, every time.

At Novant Health, one of our core values is diversity and inclusion. By engaging the strengths and talents of each team member, we ensure a strong organization capable of providing remarkable healthcare to our patients, families and communities. Therefore, we invite applicants from all group dynamics to apply to our exciting career opportunities.

It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.

• Our team members are part of an environment that fosters teamwork, team member engagement and community involvement.
• The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.
• All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of “First Do No Harm”.

Responsibilities include cleaning and maintaining public areas, restrooms, patient rooms, and ancillary areas according to department policy and procedure, using approved disinfectants and proper cleaning tools to remove soil and stains and to ensure a sanitary environment. This includes dusting, damp mopping, wiping surfaces, cleaning floors, returning equipment to storage, and placing wet floor signs as required. Specific duties may include:

• Public areas: maintain cleanliness per shift or as assigned; dust and damp mop; wipe furnishings; clean carpets and walls; ensure floor safety with wet floor signs; remove water from walls and floors; return equipment to storage.
• Restroom maintenance: sanitary restrooms; clean mirrors and stainless steel; replenish supplies; disinfect fixtures and fixtures; remove mineral deposits; ensure toilets are clean on all sides.
• Patient room and ancillary area cleaning: remove soiled linen and trash; disinfect and clean beds, wheels, rails, bedside tables, and other surfaces; make beds and ensure linens are neat; dispose of trash and segregate waste; disinfect and sanitize rooms between patients.
• Surgical suite cleaning (where applicable): clean and disinfect suites; remove trash and linen; disinfect all items in room.
• Customer & Guest Relations: promote quality guest relations and effective communication; acknowledge customers promptly and handle inquiries with respect and empathy.
• Discharge procedures: assist in discharge-related tasks and inform nursing staff when a room is ready for the next patient where applicable.

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or GED, preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Previous hospital or commercial housekeeping experience, preferred. On the job training will be conducted after employment.
• Additional
  
  Skills Required:
  
  Must be able to read, write and effectively communicate with patients and staff in English.

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.

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