Environmental Svcs Tech I

Position Summary

Highlights & Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Memorial Childcare
• Mental Health Services
• Growth Opportunities
• Continuing Education
• Local and National Discounts
• Pet Insurance
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k)
• Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program and Colleague Wellness
• Adoption Assistance

Required Skills

• Understands how soiling occurs, including the difference between soluble and insoluble soil and how each is addressed during the cleaning process.

• Maintains cleaning carts and Environmental Services closets in a clean, stocked, and organized condition in accordance with department policy.

• Demonstrates knowledge of Environmental Services chemicals, including their proper use and dilution rates.

• Performs hard surface floor care including dust mopping and wet/microfiber mopping.

• Vacuums carpeted surfaces using an upright vacuum cleaner.

• Handles and properly disposes of all waste streams, including regulated medical waste generated in the hospital setting.

• Cleans and maintains intravenous pumps (IV or Sigma Smart Pumps).

• Cleans inpatient rooms on a daily basis.

• Performs discharge and transfer cleaning procedures in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

• Performs isolation cleaning procedures while utilizing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

• Responsible for cleaning offices and conference rooms, including furniture setup and arrangement as needed.

• Performs specialized cleaning procedures required in laboratory settings.

• Routinely cleans public and non-public restrooms and locker rooms.

• Performs between-case and terminal cleaning in inpatient and outpatient special procedure areas.

• Cleans pharmacy IV clean rooms according to required standards.

• Reports facility repair issues (e.g., wall damage, ceiling tile replacement, leaking fixtures, burnt-out lights) to department leadership or submits appropriate work orders.

• Maintains all equipment (cleaning carts, upright vacuums, pagers, etc.) in accordance with department guidelines.

• Performs general maintenance of hard and soft flooring.

• Follows departmental safety procedures when using chemicals and equipment and reports any discrepancies.

• Reports any injuries or incidents to department leadership and completes required injury reports.

• Completes all assigned duties proficiently and within designated time frames.

• Participates in required training, meetings, and annual computer-based learning modules within designated time frames.

• Remains familiar with departmental policies and procedures and monitors departmental communication boards.

Customer Service Standards

• Performs A.I.D.E.T. (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank You) and Greet and Feet techniques as outlined in department policy and understands their impact on patient satisfaction and third-party patient survey processes.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Required Experience

Education:
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to lift and move objects as required for daily duties.

• Ability to safely climb ladders when necessary.

• Ability to perform tasks requiring moderate physical effort.