Environmental Services, Tech I

North Mississippi Health Services; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking an Environmental Services Technician I to help create a clean and safe environment that supports high quality care for patients, families, and staff.

In this role you will perform daily and special cleaning of patient rooms, bathrooms, hallways and equipment, follow infection-control procedures, participate in inservices, and collaborate with the health system team to ensure outstanding customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily cleaning of assigned areas (patient rooms, bathrooms) according to SOPs.
• Performs cleaning duties including special cleaning per department procedures.
• Adheres to general safety and infection control standards.
• Completes tasks in a timely, efficient and confidential manner aligned with hospital mission.
• Attends required inservices and participates in performance improvement activities.

Job description

Posting Description

We believe a career is more than just a career — it's a calling. Our teammates' "True North" is what calls them to health care; it’s their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.

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.