Environmental Services Technician I

JOB SUMMARY 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.

QUALIFICATIONS Education Education Level Education Details Required/Preferred High School Diploma or GED Equivalent or GED equivalent Preferred

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Preferred Previous experience in the hospital setting Preferred

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Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Required/Preferred Proficiency Ability to read, write, and communicate both verbally and in writing; highly desired Required N/A Good communication skills to effectively communicate with inter and intra departmental employees, patients and their family members, physicians, and the public; highly desired Required N/A 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. Required N/A 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). Required N/A Must perform assigned cleaning duties (including special cleaning and other area assignments) according to the standard operating procedures of the department. Required N/A Must prioritize and make suggestions to his/her supervisor regarding periodical cleaning in assigned areas. Required N/A Must assume responsibility for reporting safety hazards, and cleaning emergency spills when sighted. Required N/A Must perform responsibilities in a timely, efficient, cost effective, confidential and professional manner. Required N/A Must have extensive contact with inter and intra departmental personnel, patients and their family members, physicians, and public. Required N/A Must have good communication skills and reflect a positive, caring attitude toward both staff and the public. Required N/A

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About North Mississippi Health Services

North Mississippi Health Services (NMHS) is a diversified regional health care organization serving 24 counties in north Mississippi and northwest Alabama and is one of the largest employers in Mississippi with over 6,900 employees. NMHS covers a broad range of acute diagnostic and therapeutic services offered through North Mississippi Medical Center (NMMC) in Tupelo, Community Hospital System, and North Mississippi Medical Clinics. NMHS strives to improve the health for people in this region by providing conveniently accessible and cost-effective healthcare of the highest quality.