Environment Service Technician

Moffitt Cancer Center; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Moffitt Cancer Center is seeking an Environmental Services Technician to maintain a clean and safe environment for patients and staff. This entry-level position involves disinfecting clinical and support areas, handling medical waste, and adhering to safety protocols. Ideal candidates demonstrate a strong commitment to customer service and the ability to follow instructions in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow basic oral/written instructions in English.
• Willingness to adapt to changing roles and needs.
• Commitment to superior customer service.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect various areas including patient rooms and labs.
• Handle medical waste following safety protocols.
• Report facilities issues to management.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Job description

Summary:

Position Highlights:

Under the direction of an Environmental Services Supervisor, the Environmental Services Technician is responsible for disinfecting areas to reduce the spread of bacteria and infection, as well as providing an environment that appears clean, fresh, and polished. This position performs a variety of duties that support the department in maintaining a clean environment for patients and staff.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Supports co-workers by maintaining attendance requirements.
• Demonstrates willingness to adapt to changing individual and institutional roles, needs, and environment.
• Dedicated to superior customer service and satisfaction.
• Consistently provides quality products/services.
• Maintains awareness and follows safety policies and procedures applicable to assigned duties.

Responsibilities:

• Properly clean and disinfect all types of areas, including clinical inpatient/outpatient (patient rooms, exam rooms, nurse stations, etc.), support/common areas, offices, labs, conference rooms, elevators, stairwells, corridors, external grounds, etc.
• Handle and dispose of medical waste and sharps, observing all required precautions, including properly tying and labeling bags
• Clean spills containing blood or other potentially infectious material using established infection control, safety, and ES departmental procedures.
• Occasionally, you may have to travel to off-site locations.
• Follow departmental and other regulatory standards regarding all cleaning policies and procedures (using proper disinfectants, labeling chemical bottles, keeping an organized cart, etc.)
• Perform all essential functions following established safety and infection control requirements (perform hand hygiene, wear PPE, etc)
• Follow instructions and guidelines set forth by Environmental Services management
• Demonstrate competency by completing the required departmental education and training
• Represent the Environmental Services department positively and professionally at all times.
• Report all facilities/maintenance issues to the Supervisor

Credentials and Qualifications:

• No Experience Required.
• No Education Required.
• Ability to follow basic oral/written instructions in English (for the safety of our patients and staff in an emergency situation)