Environmental Services Associate

SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital located in Oklahoma City is a respected healthcare facility dedicated to providing high-quality medical care and services to the community. As part of the broader SSM Health network, this hospital is committed to fostering a compassionate and safe environment for both patients and employees. Known for its emphasis on exceptional patient care and community health outreach, the hospital operates various specialized departments and delivers services that meet the most rigorous healthcare standards. SSM Health values its workforce greatly, recognizing that each employee plays a crucial role in fulfilling its mission to improve the health and well-being of every individual it serves.

This particular job opening is for a Regular employee position within the Healthplex Mustang Environmental Services department, focusing on sanitation and cleanliness to ensure a safe and hygienic environment for patients, staff, and visitors. The role offered is full-time, with a standard 40-hour workweek scheduled for the night shift. This position holds significant importance in a hospital setting as cleanliness and sanitation directly impact patient safety and infection control.

The primary responsibilities of this role include cleaning patient rooms, offices, classrooms, work areas, and public spaces, adhering strictly to established processes and standards. The position may also involve managing laundry tasks including sorting and correctly handling laundry items. This role requires proficiency in a variety of cleaning methods such as sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, polishing, vacuuming, and carpet cleaning, sometimes utilizing mechanical cleaning equipment. Specialized cleaning duties include disinfecting sterile procedure rooms including surgery and delivery areas in accordance with ministry operating standards.

Attention to safety is paramount, thus the individual must adhere to all safety policies relating to infectious waste, hazardous materials, spills, and exposure events, ensuring proper documentation and reporting. The job also involves restocking supplies in designated areas, managing waste transport including hazardous and recyclable materials, and possibly assisting with furniture movement and equipment maintenance. Candidates must maintain constant alertness and perform duties in a safe manner.

While no prior experience or professional license is required, physical demands include constant standing and walking, frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds, occasional lifting up to 50 pounds, and use of vision, hearing, and smell for certain tasks. The position also requires frequent reaching, gripping, bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, squatting, twisting, and repetitive movements.

The role provides an opportunity to join a team dedicated to enhancing patient experiences and facility maintenance in a highly reputable healthcare organization. SSM Health offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid parental leave, flexible payment options through DailyPay, and upfront tuition coverage via the FlexPath Funded program. SSM Health prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer and fosters an inclusive workplace free from discrimination.