ENVIRONMENTAL SVCS TECH I

Duties

• 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.
• Fulfills 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.