ENVIRONMENTAL SVCS TECH I

Moffitt Cancer Center; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Environmental Services Technician to join their dedicated team. This entry-level role focuses on maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients and staff, emphasizing the importance of infection control and customer service. Ideal candidates will demonstrate adaptability and a commitment to quality service. Join a workplace recognized for its excellence and contribute to a mission that impacts lives positively. If you're looking for a fulfilling career in healthcare, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow basic oral/written instructions in English.
• No prior experience is required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Disinfect high touch surfaces and maintain cleanliness.
• Handle and dispose of medical waste safely and properly.

Skills

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Adaptability

Education

No Education Required

Job description

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At Moffitt Cancer Center, we strive to be the leader in understanding the complexity of cancer and applying these insights to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Our diverse team of over 9,000 are dedicated to serving our patients and creating a workspace where every individual is recognized and appreciated. For this reason, Moffitt has been recognized on the 2023 Forbes list of America’s Best Large Employers and America’s Best Employers for Women, Computerworld magazine’s list of 100 Best Places to Work in Information Technology, DiversityInc Top Hospitals & Health Systems and continually named one of the Tampa Bay Time’s Top Workplace. Additionally, Moffitt is proud to have earned the prestigious Magnet designation in recognition of its nursing excellence. Moffitt is a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, and the leading cancer hospital in both Florida and the Southeast. We are a top 10 nationally ranked cancer center by Newsweek and have been nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report since 1999.

Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Join our committed team and help shape the future we envision.

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.
• Is 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

• High touch surface disinfection and cleaning
• Proper l y clean and d i s i nfect all types of areas i nclud i ng cl i n i cal i npat i ent/outpat i e n t (pat i ent room s , exam room s , nurse stati ons, etc.), support/common areas , offices, labs, conference rooms , elevators , stai rwells , corri dors , external grounds , etc.
• Handle and d i spose of med i cal waste and sharps, observ i ng all requ i red precaut i on s , i nclud i ng properly ty i ng and l abel i ng bags
• Use proper chemicals , tool s , and equipment for each si tuation
• C l ean spills conta i n i ng b l ood or other potent i ally i nfect i ous mater i al us i n g estab l i shed i nfect i on contro l , safety, and ES departmental procedures.
• Occasionally, you may have to travel to off-s i te locations.
• Complete other duti es as assi gned
• Policies and Procedures
• Follow departmental and other regulatory standards regarding all cleaning polici es and procedures (using proper di sinfectan ts, labeling chemi cal bottles, keeping an organized cart, etc.)
• Perform all essent i al functions follow i ng estab l i shed safety and i nfect i on control requ i rements (perform hand hygiene, wear PPE, etc.)
• Follow i nstruct i ons and gu i del i nes set forth by Env i ronmental Serv i ces management
• Training and Competencies
• Demonstrate competency by completing required departmental education and training
• Communication
• Represent the Environmental Services department positively and professionally at all times.
• Maintain posi ti ve relati onships and good communication with pati ents , vi si tors, staff members , and those within the Envi ronmental Services department
• Report all facilities/ma i ntenance issues to Superv i sor
  
  

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)
  
  

Preferred

• Some prior experience in healthcare, Environmental Services, customer service, janitorial, or hospitality (OR) completion of a healthcare environmental services training from MacDonald Training Center

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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