Environmental Services Technician I

The Environmental Services Technician I at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for maintaining a clean and safe environment in the hospital. Duties include daily and special cleaning tasks, adhering to safety and infection control standards, and participating in professional development. A high school diploma or GED is preferred, along with good communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.
Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Environmental Services Technician I at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for creating a clean and safe environment to support delivery of high quality care by performing daily and special cleaning that meets departmental procedure and safety and infection control standards. The Environmental Services Technician I remains adaptable and flexible to support team needs as they arise and participates in ongoing professional development.

Job Functions
• Performs daily cleaning of assigned areas (patient rooms, bathrooms, emptying and cleaning trash receptacles, high dusting, sanitizing and spot cleaning, inspection and cleaning of empty patient rooms daily, washing and disinfecting hospital walls and ceilings) according to the standard operating procedures of the department.
• Performs cleaning duties (including special cleaning and other area assignments) according to the standard operating procedures of the department.
• Adheres to general safety and infection control standards.
• Performs responsibilities in a timely, efficient, cost effective, confidential and professional manner conducive with the overall mission/vision of the hospital.
• Performs other duties as assigned while demonstrating willingness, ability, and team spirit to provide optimal customer satisfaction.
• Attends, demonstrates, and participates in required inservices, performance improvement activities (including EXCEL), and other educational programs.

Qualifications

Education

Education Level

Education Details

Required/Preferred

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

or GED equivalent

Preferred
• Licenses and Certifications
• Licenses and Certifications Licenses and Certifications Details Time Frame Required/
• Preferred
• Work Experience Number of Years Work Experience Details Required/
• Preferred** Previous experience in the hospital setting Preferred
• Knowledge Skills and Abilities
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities* Required/Preferred Proficiency Ability to read, write, and communicate both verbally and in writing; highly desired Required N/A Good communication skills to effectively communicate with inter and intra departmental employees, patients and their family members, physicians, and the public; highly desired Required N/A Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills needed to proficiently provide service to a customer population to include: neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. Required N/A Must assume primary accountability for performing daily cleaning of assigned areas (patient rooms, bathrooms, emptying and cleaning trash receptacles, high dusting, sanitizing and spot cleaning, inspection and cleaning of empty patient rooms daily, washing and disinfecting hospital walls and ceilings). Required N/A Must perform assigned cleaning duties (including special cleaning and other area assignments) according to the standard operating procedures of the department. Required N/A Must prioritize and make suggestions to his/her supervisor regarding periodical cleaning in assigned areas. Required N/A Must assume responsibility for reporting safety hazards, and cleaning emergency spills when sighted. Required N/A Must perform responsibilities in a timely, efficient, cost effective, confidential and professional manner. Required N/A Must have extensive contact with inter and intra departmental personnel, patients and their family members, physicians, and public. Required N/A Must have good communication skills and reflect a positive, caring attitude toward both staff and the public. Required N/A
• SCOPE*

Freedom To Act
• *Problem Solving:

Impact
• Financial Responsibility:
• Sales Revenue Target Responsibility:
• Approval Responsibility:
• P & L Responsibility:
• Assets Controlled:
• Controllable Expenses (e.g., Payroll and other budgeted items):
• Total Financial Responsibility: Budget Responsibility
• Primary Budget Responsibility:
• Shared Budget Responsibility: