Environmental Service Technician

Cone Health; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cone Health is seeking an Environmental Service Technician to clean and disinfect patient areas, treatment areas, restrooms, and public spaces in line with hospital standards. You will document tasks, communicate with supervision, and help ensure equipment areas stay orderly.

The role emphasizes adherence to infection prevention guidelines and safe use of cleaning agents, with duties spanning routine to special discharge-related cleaning as required.

Qualifications

• Clean and disinfect patient areas, treatment areas, restrooms and public spaces following departmental standards.
• Document cleaning tasks on appropriate forms to ensure accurate records.
• Communicate with supervisor to report responsibilities and urgent issues.
• Assist in monitoring supplies to balance departmental needs and budget goals.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and functioning of equipment and storage areas.
• Treat and remove carpet stains to keep hospital appearance clean.
• Assist in selecting and using cleaning agents and equipment safely.
• Perform routine and weekly cleaning in discharge, medication rooms, IV storage rooms, refrigerators, etc.
• Avoid touch/handling of medications; escorted in areas with narcotics.

Skills

Cleaning

Documentation

Communication

Supply monitoring

Infection prevention

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

The Environmental Service Technician cleans and disinfects patient areas, treatment areas, restrooms, and public space in line with the departmental standards to meet the customer service needs of the hospital. Working under close supervision, this role works to prevent illness by abiding by the environmental and infection prevention standards of external regulatory agencies.

Essential Job Function

• Documents performed cleaning tasks on the appropriate forms to record items accurately in paperwork.
• Communicates effectively with the supervisor to keep them informed of current responsibilities and resolve any complex or urgent issues.
• Assists in monitoring supply levels in order to balance departmental supply needs and budgetary goals.
• Helps maintain the cleanliness and functioning of equipment and storage areas to ensure department operations run efficiently.
• Treats and removes carpet stains as needed without prompting in order to maintain a clean appearance for guests and patients.
• Assists in the selection and use of cleaning agents and equipment to safeguard against damage and clean effectively to reduce the risk of illness.
• Performs cleaning per departmental standards (routine and/or weekly, discharge, medication rooms, IV storage rooms, refrigerators, etc.) to meet customer needs.
• Does not touch/handle medications and is escorted in areas where narcotics are available.
• Prioritizes needs and adjust accordingly.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• Preferred: High School Diploma or equivalent.