Job Description

Environmental Services Technician at OakLeaf Surgical Hospital summary:

The Environmental Services Technician is responsible for cleaning and disinfecting both patient and non-patient care areas in a healthcare setting. This role requires adherence to safety, infection control standards, and efficient waste management while utilizing proper cleaning techniques and materials. A background in healthcare cleaning methodologies, along with effective communication skills, is essential for maintaining a hygienic and safe environment for patients and staff.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 01/17/2025

Job Summary:
The Environmental Services Technician cleans and disinfects patient and non-patient care areas and removes refuse materials, along with the replacement of expandable supplies.

Pay & Hours:

• $17+ per hour depending on experience 
• 40 Hours Per Week
• Monday through Friday - 11:00AM - 7:30PM

Essential Job Functions:

• Responsible for cleaning and disinfection of all patient/non patient care areas in the facility.

• Performs duties while demonstrating working knowledge of the health care cleaning and disinfecting principles and requirements, proper and safe chemical use, equipment handling, and labor saving products for all items within the specialty environment tasked with servicing.

• Adheres to all organization safety, risk management and infection control standards while promoting a culture of safety.
• Accountable for accurately maintaining all appropriate logs and check lists/sheets current

• Responsible for cleaning and disinfection of equipment and areas of assignment according to procedures, policies and manufacturer recommendations.

• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the cleaning and disinfecting requirements specific to highly sensitive environments.
• Demonstrates understanding of the training and education related to evidence based recommendations from the Association for the Health Care Environment (AHE), Association for Professional in Infection Control (APIC) and Association for peri-Operative Nurses (AORN), CDC, The Joint Commission and other regulatory bodies.

• Actively participates in departmental performance improvement initiatives, including but not limited to initiatives to improve patient experience and cleanliness metrics.
• Maintains supplies and equipment by properly stocking and restocking environmental services cart in a neat and orderly fashion

• Removes waste and transport to appropriate disposal area while identifying proper waste streams (i.e. regulated medical, recycle, solid, and hazardous).

• Follows all environmental and infection prevention practices (i.e. proper cleaning and disinfection protocols and process, hand hygiene, standard & isolation precautions, as well as proper donning and doffing of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Recognizes and adheres to patient privacy requirements (HIPAA)

Qualifications, Knowledge & Ability:
• Demonstrates eligibility for employment in the U.S.
• Ability to relate and work effectively with others
• Demonstrated skills in verbal and written English communications for safe and effective patient care and to meet documentation standards
• Willingness to participate in goal-setting and educational activities for own professional advancement
• Previous experience in cleaning/floor maintenance in a hospital environment is preferred
• Is aware of professional standards and performs in accordance with them

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
• Company paid life insurance
• Free scrubs with laundry service
• Free meals
• PTO
• 401(k) retirement plan with 4% company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness reimbursement 

Keywords:

environmental services, patient care cleaning, disinfection, healthcare technician, infection control, waste management, cleaning protocols, safety standards, hospital maintenance, PPE compliance

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