TECHNICIAN I- ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

LE112 Webster Health Services, Inc.; Iowa; On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking an Environmental Services professional to perform daily cleaning in patient areas, ensuring a sanitary, safe hospital environment.

You will follow SOPs, participate in trainings, and collaborate with staff to support patient care across departments. Prioritization, reliability, and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and communicate clearly.
• Strong communication with patients and staff.
• Ability to work in a hospital environment with infection control.
• Experience following SOPs and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cleaning of assigned areas (patient rooms, bathrooms) per SOP.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation across the hospital.
• Adhere to safety and infection control standards.
• Participate in required trainings and performance improvement activities.
• Report safety hazards and spills promptly.

Skills

Reading & writing

Communication

Customer service

Infection control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

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: 43008500 Environmental Services Hospital Work Shift: Job Description:

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.
• Performing 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.
• Perform responsibilities in a timely, efficient, cost effective, confidential and professional manner conducive with the overall mission/vision of the hospital.
• Perform 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 | Environmental Services | 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.