Environmental Services Technician

Where You'll Work

For more than 50 years, the mission of CHI Health Missouri Valley has been to nurture and enhance the quality of life for residents of Harrison County in Iowa. As a community hospital, its ongoing commitment is to keep residents in good health. Through the years, CHI Health Missouri Valley has strived to improve the health status of southwest Iowa residents - children, teens, adults, senior citizens, friends and neighbors. CHI Health Missouri Valley is proud to offer health care services - close to home - within this community.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Environmental Services Technician, you will be a vital member of our healthcare team, ensuring a safe, hygienic, and aesthetically pleasing environment at Community Memorial Hospital. This entry-level healthcare support role is perfect for individuals passionate about infection prevention and contributing to exceptional patient experience. You'll play a key role in maintaining cleanliness standards and supporting efficient hospital operations.

Every day you will perform crucial cleaning and disinfection tasks in patient care areas, contributing directly to hospital hygiene and infection control. You'll manage supplies, handle waste responsibly following regulatory requirements, and adhere strictly to HIPAA and safety guidelines. From operating EVS equipment to performing room turnovers, your work will directly impact patient and staff well-being, utilizing your critical thinking skills to maintain our high standards of care.

To be successful in this role, you will need a High School Diploma or GED and ideally some prior healthcare experience. You should possess a strong ability to understand and differentiate between disinfection levels, operate various cleaning equipment, and communicate effectively. A commitment to safety protocols, organizational standards, and personal accountability is essential for this support services position, which involves heavy work and frequent physical demands related to object movement and various physical activities.

Essential Functions

• Execute daily cleaning and disinfection: This directly addresses the core function of maintaining a hygienic and safe environment for patients and staff.
• Adhere to infection prevention and safety protocols: Emphasizes the critical importance of preventing illness and ensuring a secure workplace.
• Manage waste and supplies according to regulations: Highlights responsibility for environmental compliance and resource management.
• Contribute to patient experience through environmental upkeep: Connects the technician's work directly to patient well-being and satisfaction, a key healthcare metric.
• Operate EVS equipment and perform room turnovers efficiently: Shows the practical, hands-on nature of the role and its impact on hospital flow.

We are offering a $1,500 Sign-on Bonus to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements.


Job Requirements

Preferred:

• High School Graduate General Studies upon hire and Previous healthcare experience or
• High School GED General Studies upon hire and Previous healthcare experience