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Strategis Consulting ยท 9 hours ago

Environmental Services Tech/Surgical Services

Strategis Consulting is seeking an Environmental Services Technician to maintain a safe, sterile environment in operating rooms and related areas. The role involves thorough cleaning, disinfection, and sanitation duties while ensuring compliance with hospital infection control policies and effective communication with medical staff. The technician will manage waste, restock supplies, and adhere to safety protocols to support the surgical department's operations.

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Responsibilities

Conducting deep and comprehensive cleaning of operating room suites at the end of each surgical day
Efficiently cleans and disinfects the operating rooms to support a rapid turnover
Safely removing and disposing of infectious medical waste, sharps, and contaminated linens
Ensuring that the surgical environment remains sterile, safeguarding patient safety and preventing infection
Monitors inventory and replenishes essential supplies, including surgical masks, caps, soap, paper towels, and linens
Uses industrial floor machines to scrub, buff, and wax hard-surface floors in high-traffic surgical corridors
Selects appropriate cleaning materials and prepares solutions in accordance with established procedures
Thoroughly cleaned using germicidal solutions
Specific areas, including walls, door frames, vents, patient televisions, beds, bathrooms, and tubs or showers, receive meticulous cleaning
Waste cans are emptied, washed, and relined with the appropriate plastic liners
All cleaning equipment is cleaned after each use
Responsible for cleaning water fountains and ice machines
Clean linen is delivered from the laundry to designated clean linen rooms, while soiled linen is returned to the laundry as needed
Occasionally moves lightweight furniture to facilitate thorough cleaning
Participation in ongoing education, including attending meetings and training sessions, is required for the Environmental Services Technician
Ensuring that all facility maintenance activities comply with JCAHO, federal, and state regulations

Qualification

Chemical Safety UnderstandingInfection Control ComplianceBiohazard DisposalSurgical Environment CleaningSupply ManagementEffective CommunicationSelf-MotivationAttention to Detail

Required

High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Applicants must have at least a year of professional experience as a cleaner or in a comparable position in the healthcare sector or a related industry

Preferred

Understanding of chemical safety (SDS), bloodborne pathogens, and universal precautions is highly preferred

Company

Strategis Consulting

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At Strategis we help Australian companies innovate their way to success, in strategic and tactical planning & coaching, and in our speciality areas of research, development and technology.

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