TECHNICIAN I- ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

LE111 Pontotoc Health Services, Inc.; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking an Environmental Services Technician I to maintain clean, safe patient areas in support of high-quality care. You will perform daily cleaning, follow infection-control procedures, and participate in inservices while adapting to team needs.

The role requires strong communication, a focus on safety, and the ability to work with patients across all age groups. Training opportunities and a collaborative hospital environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Good communication with staff, patients and families.
• Able to provide safe, courteous cleaning services.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cleaning of patient rooms and bathrooms per SOPs.
• Follow safety and infection control standards in all tasks.
• Report hazards and assist with spills promptly.
• Attend required trainings and inservices as directed.

Skills

Reading/Writing

Communication

Customer Service

Safety

Education

High School Diploma, 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: 42008500 Environmental Services Hospital Work Shift: 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

A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• 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.