Environmental Technician I - Orlando Health - South Lake - Full Time

Orlando Health; Clermont (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Environmental Services Technician to maintain a safe and clean environment for patients. This role involves daily cleaning and disinfection of patient rooms and public areas, ensuring adherence to hygiene and safety standards. The technician will contribute to infection prevention and enhance the overall customer experience. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills and a commitment to maintaining a high standard of cleanliness. Join a dedicated team focused on providing a healing environment and making a positive impact on patient care.

Qualifications

• No experience required, but less than 3 years in healthcare support services preferred.
• Knowledge of cleaning principles and proper chemical use is essential.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect patient rooms and public areas using approved procedures.
• Adhere to safety and infection control guidelines while maintaining a clean environment.

Skills

Customer Service

Cleaning and Disinfection

Infection Control

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Bed Management Systems

UV Disinfection Machines

Job description

Position Summary

The Environmental Services Technician level I is responsible for executing the daily duties required to establish and maintain a safe, clean, healing environment. They ensure daily room cleaning and timely room turnaround times related to patient throughput, following the principles of environmental hygiene and infection prevention. The technician, in accordance with organizational standards of quality, contributes to cleaning, disinfection, infection prevention, and customer experience.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

1. Respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers using appropriate engagement techniques.
2. Clean and disinfect patient rooms and ancillary areas, including bathrooms, public areas, corridors, medication storage rooms, and others as directed, using designated chemicals and procedures.
3. Access and use all department-related technology systems, such as Bed Management systems.
4. Replenish supplies, remove biomedical waste, trash, and soiled linen daily, and change cubicle/window curtains as needed.
5. Complete patient room and bathroom cleaning daily to accommodate discharges and admissions, following approved procedures and utilizing Bed Management systems where applicable.
6. Demonstrate knowledge of healthcare cleaning principles, proper chemical use, equipment handling, and labor-saving products.
7. Adhere to safety, risk management, and infection control guidelines, promoting a culture of safety.
8. Operate UV disinfection machines as needed.
9. Participate in departmental performance improvement initiatives to improve customer experience and cleanliness metrics.
10. Follow all infection prevention practices, including proper cleaning, disinfection, hand hygiene, precautions, and PPE procedures.
11. Recognize and adhere to patient privacy requirements (HIPAA).
12. Report unsafe situations and submit Engineering Service Requests for repairs.
13. Communicate effectively in standard English.
14. Maintain regular, punctual attendance in accordance with policies and standards.
15. Comply with all organizational policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Experience

No experience or less than 3 years of experience in healthcare support services, environmental services, hospitality, or related fields.