Environmental Technician I - St. Cloud Hospital

PRINCETON BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER; Saint Cloud (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community hospital in Saint Cloud, Florida, is seeking an Environmental Technician I to maintain a safe and clean environment. The role involves cleaning patient rooms, managing supplies, and adhering to infection prevention protocols. Ideal for candidates with a passion for healthcare support and customer service.

Qualifications

• No experience or less than 3 years in related fields.
• Knowledge of healthcare cleaning principles is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and disinfecting patient rooms and ancillary areas.
• Responding to inquiries and maintaining a safe environment.
• Operating UV disinfection machines as needed.

Skills

Cleaning and disinfecting

Customer service

Communication

Infection prevention

Safety adherence

Education

None required

Job description

ORLANDO HEALTH ST. CLOUD HOSPITAL

Situated in the heart of St. Cloud, Florida, Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital is an 84-bed acute-care community hospital offering comprehensive emergency, inpatient, and outpatient care. Specialties include cardiology, critical care, infectious disease, orthopedics, radiology, and surgical services. The ER features a designated geriatric section for specialized emergency care, and the hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Advanced Primary Stroke Center Accreditation. The campus also houses Outpatient Rehabilitation Services and a Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Center. Orlando Health St. Cloud has been recognized as an outstanding employer in the healthcare industry, receiving Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work award in 2022 and 2023.

Position Summary: The Environmental Technician I is responsible for executing daily duties to establish and maintain a safe, clean, and healing environment. This includes ensuring timely room cleaning and turnaround times related to patient throughput, following principles of environmental hygiene and infection prevention. The technician plays a vital role in cleaning, disinfection, infection prevention, and enhancing customer experience.

Responsibilities:

• Responding to inquiries or complaints from customers using appropriate engagement techniques.
• Cleaning and disinfecting patient rooms and ancillary areas, including bathrooms, corridors, medication storage rooms, and other areas as directed, using designated chemicals and procedures.
• Accessing and using department-related technology systems, such as Bed Management systems.
• Replenishing supplies, removing biomedical waste, trash, and soiled linens daily, and changing curtains as needed.
• Performing daily cleaning of patient rooms and bathrooms to accommodate discharges and admissions, following approved procedures.
• Demonstrating knowledge of healthcare cleaning and disinfecting principles, proper chemical use, equipment handling, and labor-saving products.
• Adhering to safety, risk management, and infection control guidelines, promoting a culture of safety.
• Operating UV disinfection machines as needed.
• Participating in departmental performance improvement initiatives to enhance customer experience and cleanliness metrics.
• Following infection prevention practices, including proper cleaning/disinfection protocols, hand hygiene, and PPE use.
• Recognizing and adhering to patient privacy requirements (HIPAA).
• Reporting unsafe situations and requesting repairs through Engineering Service Requests.
• Communicating effectively in English, both written and spoken.
• Maintaining regular, punctual attendance in accordance with hospital policies and applicable laws.
• Ensuring compliance with all hospital policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Education/Training: None required.
• Licensure/Certification: None required.
• Experience: No experience or less than 3 years in healthcare support, environmental services, hospitality, or related fields.