EVS Tech 1

LE101 North Mississippi Medical Center, Inc; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services seeks an Environmental Services Technician I to maintain a clean, safe hospital environment and support high-quality care. This role performs daily cleaning in patient rooms, bathrooms, and common areas in accordance with departmental procedures and infection control standards.

You will work with a team, follow safety practices, participate in inservices, and adapt to hospital needs.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write and communicate verbally and in writing.
• Strong safety and infection control awareness.
• Ability to work with patients of all ages.
• Professional, courteous attitude and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cleaning of patient rooms, bathrooms and common areas.
• Adhere to standard operating procedures and infection control standards.
• Respond to cleaning needs in a timely and efficient manner.
• Assist with inservices and performance improvement activities as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Interdepartmental communication

Customer service

Safety awareness

Reading and writing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job 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.

Department: 10008500 Environmental Services Main Unit Work Shift: As needed.

Job Description: 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.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to read, write, and communicate both verbally and in writing; highly desired
• Good communication skills to effectively communicate with inter and intra departmental employees, patients and their family members, physicians, and the public; highly desired
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills needed to proficiently provide service to a customer population to include: neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
• Must assume primary accountability for performing 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).
• Must perform assigned cleaning duties (including special cleaning and other area assignments) according to the standard operating procedures of the department.
• Must prioritize and make suggestions to his/her supervisor regarding periodical cleaning in assigned areas.
• Must assume responsibility for reporting safety hazards, and cleaning emergency spills when sighted.
• Must perform responsibilities in a timely, efficient, cost effective, confidential and professional manner.
• Must have extensive contact with inter and intra departmental personnel, patients and their family members, physicians, and public.
• Must have good communication skills and reflect a positive, caring attitude toward both staff and the public.

Physical Demands:

• Standing: Constantly
• Walking: Frequently
• Sitting: Rarely
• Lifting/Carrying: Frequently 50 lbs
• Pushing/Pulling: Frequently
• Climbing: Occasionally
• Balancing: Occasionally
• Stooping/Kneeling/Bending: Frequently
• Reaching/Over Head Work: Frequently
• Grasping: Frequently
• Speaking: Occasionally
• Hearing: Constantly
• Repetitive Motions: Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently

Salary Range: $15.07 - $22.61

Education: High School Diploma, GED, or Project Search Graduate | Required Certifications: North Mississippi Health Services is a large rural health care system with state-of-the-art facilities in Mississippi and Alabama. We have career opportunities ranging from inpatient hospital care to 70+ rural health and specialty clinics, a variety of outpatient, women’s and behavioral health services and many additional support services. Our team of over 7,000 works together every day toward our shared mission – to continuously improve the health of the people of our region.