Environmental Services Technician

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Environmental Services Technician reports directly to the Environmental Services Supervisor in collaboration with the Environmental Services Manager. This position primary role is to provide basic and specialty cleaning services to all areas of the hospital, off-site business offices, and off-site practices, including patient rooms, offices, hallways, common areas, floors, and public environments (as assigned) in order to maintain the hospital in a clean, sanitary, safe and attractive condition. EVS Techs also collect and transport infectious and regular trash. Incumbents may also be responsible for unloading, replenishing, and distributing linen goods according to pre-established quota 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.

STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE

1. 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.
2. Performs sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, dusting (high ledges, sills, and door frames), and additional cleaning functions.
3. Collects, transport, and disposes of trash; to include hazardous waste, soiled linen, and sanitizing biowaste containers according to policy to ensure a safe and sanitary environment.
4. Handles and disposes of chemicals used in the cleaning process according to policy to ensure a safe and sanitary environment.
5. Ensures departmental adherence to proper infection control, OSHA and safety standards.
6. Disposes of recyclable paper and other recyclable items in designated containers
7. Ensures compliance standards are maintained during the cleaning of hospital specialty areas (i.e. Operating Room Suites, Pharmacy Compounding Lab, etc.).
8. Assists the Laundry department and Floor Techs as and when needed.
9. Prepares, clean, and sanitize community rooms for meetings and seminars.
10. Moves equipment and furniture for cleaning.
11. Replenishes supplies and materials in assigned areas and patient rooms as needed.
12. Inspects and ensures that all assigned areas are properly cleaned and in good repair as well as report any conditions requiring maintenance attention or repair immediately.
13. Demonstrates proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
14. Attends meetings, mandatory training, and participate in continuing education.
15. Responsible for following all safety and sanitation regulations in accordance with JCAHO, federal and state, organizational and departmental policies, and procedures.
16. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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

Formal Training: None required.

Licensure, Certification, Registration: None

Work Experience: Requires up to three months of work-related experience, or any combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Related work in the healthcare industry preferred.

Tools and Equipment Used:

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