Environmental Svcs Tech

Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga is seeking an Environmental Services Technician to keep patient rooms and hospital areas clean and sanitized, protecting patients and staff from infections. You will perform daily cleaning tasks, operate sanitation equipment, and follow disposal procedures for biohazards while maintaining a safe, organized environment.

The role emphasizes attention to safety and teamwork within the patient care team, contributing to high cleanliness metrics and patient comfort

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Healthcare cleaning experience a plus.
• Willingness to learn proper disposal techniques for biohazard materials.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cleaning and disinfection of patient care areas and equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness of carts, supplies, and facilities in accordance with safety guidelines.
• Follow infection prevention practices including hand hygiene and PPE use.
• Collaborate with the patient care team to support a safe and comfortable environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Communication

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Environmental Services Technician, you'll keep our patient rooms and all areas of the hospital clean and sanitized. This protects everyone from potential illness or injury due to infectious diseases or other hazards.
Every day, you will perform routine cleaning tasks such as sweeping, mopping, or dusting. You will also use specialized equipment and techniques to further sanitize our facility. This role requires you to learn and adhere to proper disposal techniques for biohazard materials, including bodily fluids or sharp objects. You may also refill soap dispensers, paper towel dispensers, and other supplies, as well as deliver clean linens.
To be successful in this role, you are thorough and committed to safety. You truly are the most important component contributing to the safety and comfort of our patients, visitors, and staff. A well-maintained facility with compassionate staff brings comfort and peace of mind to patients, their loved ones, and all who serve here.

• Responsible for completing as assigned, daily occupied and discharge/transfer cleaning and disinfection of patient care areas, equipment, and other common areas.
  Performs duties while demonstrating a working knowledge of the health care cleaning and disinfecting principles and requirements. Displays safe chemical use and equipment handling for all items within the healthcare environment.
  Adheres to all organization safety, risk management and infection control guidelines and standards while promoting a culture of safety.
  Actively participates in departmental performance improvement initiatives, including but not limited to initiatives to improve patient experience and cleanliness metrics.
• Maintains cleaning cart(s), supplies, and equipment, as outlined in the Standard Work cart set up.
  Removes waste and transports to the appropriate disposal area while identifying proper waste stream handling (i.e. regulated medical, recycle, solid, and hazardous) in accordance with established procedures and regulatory requirements.
  Follows all infection prevention practices, including but not limited to: proper cleaning and disinfection protocols, hand hygiene, standard and isolation precautions, proper donning and doffing of personal protective equipment (PPE).
  Recognizes and adheres to patient privacy requirements (HIPAA).
• Practices critical thinking skills.
  Demonstrates personal accountability.
  Identify and utilize appropriate resources to ensure identified problems or concerns are followed through and resolved.
  Demonstrates knowledge of facility safety requirements.
• Demonstrates the ability to operate and properly maintain all EVS tools and equipment needed to clean and disinfect the environment.
  May be asked to perform tasks according to the various facility needs, including but not limited to: conference room set ups, cleaning of stairwells and elevators, and hanging of cubicle curtains.
  May be asked to mentor new Environmental Services Tech I employees.
  Ability to collaborate with others as we are a part of the patient care team.

Job Requirements

Required

• None, upon hire

Preferred

• High School Graduate General Studies and Previous healthcare experience., upon hire or
• High School GED General Studies and Previous healthcare experience., upon hire

Where You'll Work

CommonSpirit Memorial is an award-winning, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Healthgrades®, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 employees and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.