Job Overview
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Professional Development
Job Description
The hiring establishment is a Surgical Center that provides comprehensive outpatient surgical services and prioritizes patient safety, comfort, and high standards of cleanliness. This facility operates within a clinical environment where environmental hygiene plays a critical role in preventing infections and ensuring optimal patient care. The Surgical Center employs a range of healthcare professionals and support staff dedicated to maintaining a safe and welcoming atmosphere for patients, visitors, and staff alike. By adhering to strict protocols and best practices in sanitation, the center fosters a healthy environment conducive to both patient recovery and efficient clinical operations.
The Environmental Service Technician role is an essential position that contributes significantly to the cleanliness and maintenance of the Surgical Center's various units. The technician performs routine cleaning duties spanning from patient rooms and nursing units to offices, waiting areas, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, and corridors. This role requires full range of body motion, including handling and lifting items up to 50 pounds, frequent standing and walking for extended periods, and exposure to germicidal agents and anesthetic gases as part of the clinical setting. The technician is supervised by the Operating Room Manager but exercises independence in performing assigned duties. They are responsible for prioritizing their work and completing tasks in a timely manner while adhering to all established health and safety protocols.
This position also involves maintaining confidentiality and dignity regarding patient care areas and participating in the center's emergency, fire, and disaster drills. The Environmental Service Technician is expected to exhibit professionalism by participating in ongoing development activities, adhering strictly to all Surgical Center policies, and contributing to a safe environment by understanding and applying safety precautions. Clear communication skills and the ability to effectively collaborate with medical staff and patients are critical for success.
Employment type is typically full-time within this healthcare environment, although specific schedules may vary based on operational needs. While salary specifics are not provided here, compensation is competitive within the healthcare facility sector, reflecting the vital role played by environmental service staff in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and infection control procedures. This career path is ideal for individuals seeking to contribute within a healthcare setting while working in a position that demands attention to detail, physical stamina, and a commitment to patient welfare and safety. This role not only supports direct patient care but also underpins the Surgical Center’s operational efficiency and reputation for quality healthcare delivery.
The Environmental Service Technician role is an essential position that contributes significantly to the cleanliness and maintenance of the Surgical Center's various units. The technician performs routine cleaning duties spanning from patient rooms and nursing units to offices, waiting areas, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, and corridors. This role requires full range of body motion, including handling and lifting items up to 50 pounds, frequent standing and walking for extended periods, and exposure to germicidal agents and anesthetic gases as part of the clinical setting. The technician is supervised by the Operating Room Manager but exercises independence in performing assigned duties. They are responsible for prioritizing their work and completing tasks in a timely manner while adhering to all established health and safety protocols.
This position also involves maintaining confidentiality and dignity regarding patient care areas and participating in the center's emergency, fire, and disaster drills. The Environmental Service Technician is expected to exhibit professionalism by participating in ongoing development activities, adhering strictly to all Surgical Center policies, and contributing to a safe environment by understanding and applying safety precautions. Clear communication skills and the ability to effectively collaborate with medical staff and patients are critical for success.
Employment type is typically full-time within this healthcare environment, although specific schedules may vary based on operational needs. While salary specifics are not provided here, compensation is competitive within the healthcare facility sector, reflecting the vital role played by environmental service staff in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and infection control procedures. This career path is ideal for individuals seeking to contribute within a healthcare setting while working in a position that demands attention to detail, physical stamina, and a commitment to patient welfare and safety. This role not only supports direct patient care but also underpins the Surgical Center’s operational efficiency and reputation for quality healthcare delivery.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- One-year experience in a hospital or medical office preferred
- Ability to perform tasks such as speaking, writing, and spelling at a level normally performed by someone with a high school education
- Ability to handle physical demands including lifting up to 50 pounds, frequent standing and walking
- Willingness to work in an environment exposed to germicidal agents and anesthesia gases
- Ability to follow safety protocols and maintain a safe work environment
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- One-year experience in a hospital or medical office preferred
- Ability to communicate clearly
- Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions
- Skill in anticipating and reacting calmly to emergency situations
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public
- Ability to maintain quality control standards
Job Duties
- Performs routine cleaning of patient rooms, nursing units, offices, waiting areas, lobbies, lounges, rest rooms and corridors
- Prioritize work received and complete in a timely manner
- Performs other work duties and assignments as required
- Assume responsibility for own actions and behaviors
- Maintains the rights, dignity, and confidentiality of the patient
- Participates in the OSC emergency, fire, and disaster drills
- Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations
Job Criteria
Experience
No experience required
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