Hospital Environmental Services Technician

Centra Health; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Centra Health Environmental Services is seeking an Environmental Services Technician to maintain cleanliness of facilities and patient care areas. The role emphasizes customer service using the AIDET technique and requires following procedures with germicidal solutions.

Responsibilities include floor cleaning, trash removal, bathroom and window cleaning, and operating floor equipment to strip, scrub, refinish floors, shampoo carpets, and clean baseboards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in healthcare housekeeping preferred.
• Certification as healthcare environmental services technician is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates ability to complete cleaning/disinfecting assignments in clinical and non-clinical areas.
• Demonstrates ability to gather appropriate cleaning supplies and stock cleaning cart and supply closet.
• Demonstrates ability to recognize Infection Prevention precautions signage and explain meaning of each.
• Demonstrates ability to don and doff appropriate PPE in the proper sequence.
• Demonstrates ability to identify and apply disinfectant to various surfaces for effective pathogen kill.
• Demonstrate knowledge about dwell time for disinfectants.
• Demonstrate ability to follow a defined cleaning process.
• Demonstrate adherence to safety protocols around waste handling, transport, and disposal.
• Demonstrate ability to follow duty assignments as assigned from their immediate supervisor.
• Demonstrate proficiency in floor care, linen distribution, and procedural areas.
• Demonstrate ability to utilize a mobile device for communication and completing duty assignments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Infection control awareness

PPE procedures

Safety protocols

Disinfectants handling

Education

High school graduate or GED

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Germicidal solutions

Job description

Centra Health Environmental Services is seeking an Environmental Services Technician to maintain cleanliness of facilities and patient care areas. The role emphasizes customer service using the AIDET technique and requires following procedures with germicidal solutions.

Responsibilities include floor cleaning, trash removal, bathroom and window cleaning, and operating floor equipment to strip, scrub, refinish floors, shampoo carpets, and clean baseboards.