Excela Health - Latrobe, PA
posted 2 months ago
Full-time
Latrobe, PA
Hospitals
About the position
The Environmental Services Technician is responsible for maintaining a clean, sanitary, and attractive healthcare environment for patients, visitors, and employees. This role involves performing daily cleaning routines in various hospital areas, collecting waste, and ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines. The technician works under the direction of the Lead Housekeeper in the absence of a Supervisor, contributing to the overall cleanliness and safety of the facility.
Responsibilities
- Cleans and services any assigned hospital area/facility.
- Performs routine cleaning requests from customers within departmental duties.
- Performs daily clean-up and care of equipment and materials.
- Meets hospital's established standards of cleanliness.
- Utilizes department established work patterns and cleaning steps.
- Collects and transports regulated and non-regulated waste, soiled linens, or materials to designated locations.
- Secures containers/liners in an upright position to prevent spillage.
- Cleans waste holding areas daily.
- Obtains, utilizes, and replenishes supplies in a cost-effective manner.
- Records supplies taken/removed on department inventory form.
- Records accurate data on all work-related forms.
- Communicates status of tasks to the shift charge person.
- Moves furniture including beds, chairs, and gurneys in patient areas.
- Follows direction from the charge person.
- Utilizes resources to prevent damage to all surfaces.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age.
- Good organizational skills, independent thinking skills, and sound judgment.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
