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Summary

 

 Position Highlights:

The Environmental Services Specialty Technician's primary responsibility is disinfecting

specialty areas such as Infusion Pharmacy, Sterile Processing, Operating Rooms, Procedure Rooms, Cell Therapy. As part of the Spill Response Team, deactivates and decontaminates chemotherapy and other hazardous agent spills. Responsible for reducing the spread of bacteria and infection as well as providing an environment that appears clean, fresh, and polished. This position performs a variety of duties that support the department in maintaining a clean environment for patients and staff, this includes cleaning/disinfecting other areas as needed.

 

Responsibilities: 

Clean spills containing blood or other potentially infectious material using established infection control, safety, and ES departmental procedures. Occasionally may have to work at off-site locations. Follow departmental and other regulatory standards regarding all cleaning policies and procedures (using proper disinfectants, labeling chemical bottles, keeping an organized cart, etc.) Perform all essential functions following established safety and infection control requirements (perform hand hygiene, wear PPE, etc.) Safely uses, dilutes, and stores chemicals and cleaning materials. Complete working knowledge of different types of hazardous materials (chemotherapy, pharmaceutical, bio-hazardous, sharps, pathological, microbiological, and bodily fluids) and how to properly handle and dispose. Proper operation of cleaning equipment- Properly clean and disinfect all types of areas including clinical inpatient/outpatient (patient rooms, exam rooms, nurse stations, etc.), support/common areas, offices, labs, conference rooms, elevators, stairwells, corridors, external grounds, etc.

Credentials and Qualifications:

No Education required. Minimum two (2) years in Healthcare Janitorial / Environmental Services experience including 6 months applying proficient knowledge of specialty area (for example including terminal cleans), Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Ability to communicate effectively in English, both oral/written form (for the safety of our patients and staff in an emergency situation). For internal candidates only (Average quality score of 90% in previous 12 months and successful completion of all competencies over a rolling 12-month period.) Valid FL Driver's License.