Environmental Services Technician

Environmental Services Technician

Performs a combination of cleaning duties in the hospital/clinics and patient care areas while following hospital safety protocols. Job duties may require travel to offsite clinics.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Clean rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, and other work areas so that health standards are met.
• Clean rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and/or draperies, using vacuum cleaners and/or shampooers.
• Empty wastebaskets and transport other trash and waste to disposal areas.
• Sweep, and scrub floors, using brooms and mops.
• Dust and polish furniture and equipment.
• Keep storage areas and carts well-stocked, clean, and tidy.
• Sort, count, and mark clean linens, and store them on linen shelves.
• Cleans and disinfects patient rooms and public areas as assigned daily, following environmental services procedures.
• May work with biohazardous materials, using proper protocol for use and disposal.
• Reports all building and/or furniture maintenance requirements to the Director of Maintenance.
• Responsible for the operation of cleaning equipment in a safe and productive manner.
• Protects patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Demonstrates clear ownership of workplace and patient safety.
• Reports mistakes, near misses, adverse events and quality and safety concerns.
• Participates in the development and implementation of safety and quality improvement activities.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Job Requirement

Education: High School diploma or GED required

Licensure/Certification: Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Technician preferred within one year of hire. A valid Indiana Driver's license is required.

Experience: 2 3 years previous housekeeping/janitorial experience preferred. Knowledge of safety procedures. Must be able to operate Environmental Services equipment. Ability to read directions on labels. Ability to follow verbal instructions.

Physical Requirements: Frequent standing and walking. May frequently lift up to 50 lbs. Frequent reaching, stooping, and bending.