Technician II- Environmental Services

We believe a career is more than just a career — it's a calling. Our teammates' "True North" is what calls them to health care; it’s their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.

Department: 57008500 Environmental Services Work

The Environmental Services Technician II at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for creating a clean, safe, and compliant environment to support delivery of high quality care by performing daily and special cleaning that meets departmental procedure and safety and infection control standards. This role takes responsibility beyond immediate ask for ensuring a clean environment and engages to provide high quality customer service and to identify opportunities for improvement across role responsibilities and activities.

The Environmental Services Technician II channels efficiency and organization while remaining adaptable and flexible to support team needs as they arise. JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs daily floor care, stripping/refinishing and carpet care in all areas of the hospital in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures of the Environmental Services Department.
• Performs all facets of cleaning department/hospital standards as needed. Team Work:
• Seek constant improvement and never says “That’s not my job”.
• Works with co-workers of every department to make NMHS better for the patients and their families.
• Takes ownership of spills or trash they see and clean it up.
• Works as a team with EVS to ensure that every area is cleaned at a high level daily. Clerical:
• Completes floor care tracking sheet as assigned by manager.
• Logs in/out of Tele tracking for lunch/break. Customer Service:
• Ensures excellent customer service.
• Responds to management and internal departments in a timely manner.
• Locates and defines new process improvement opportunities.
• Provides support to co-workers and other departments as required/requested.
• Follows AIDET and High Profile Cleaning during every patient cleaning/burnishing interaction. Budget:
• Ensures that supplies are used appropriately at all times. Regulation:
• Adheres to NMHS behavioral standards.
• Adheres to NMHS/NMMC Policies/Procedures/Guidelines.
• Complies with applicable Local/State/Federal policies/procedures/guideline/regulations/laws/statues.
• Adheres to all HIPAA regulations. Knowledge Skills and Abilities
• Chemical/SDS knowledge; preferred
• Excellent organizational and communication (verbal and written) skills; preferred
• Excellent interpersonal skills; preferred
• Good initiative and time management skills; preferred
• Must complete EVS related training during initial training and annually thereafter
• Must complete hospital based training annually as assigned
• Must exhibit a high level of initiative, accuracy, diplomacy, and self-direction
• Must have daily interaction with: EVS team, including management and all hospital staff
• Must reflect a positive, caring attitude toward patients and families, all hospital staff and the public we serve
• Must show respect for patients and families, EVS team, including management and all hospital staff
• Must convey a high level of professionalism, service and care
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently as well as with a team
• Must display a positive image and attitude Physical Demands A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Standing. Constantly
• Walking. Frequently
• Sitting. Rarely
• Lifting/Carrying. Frequently 50 lbs
• Pushing/Pulling. Frequently
• Climbing. occasionally
• Balancing. occasionally
• Stooping/Kneeling/Bending. Frequently
• Reaching/Over Head Work. Frequently
• Grasping. Frequently
• Speaking. occasionally
• Hearing. Constantly
• Repetitive Motions. Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations. Frequently Salary Range: $15.83 - $23.74

High School Diploma, GED, or Project Search Graduate | Environmental Services | Required