Environmental Service Tech

Imagine a workplace where your passion for healing meets a commitment to community. At Mercy Gilbert Medical Center a 198-bed non-profit facility youll be an integral part of providing exceptional compassionate healthcare to the vibrant and growing communities in and around Gilbert Arizona.

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You belong here if you are:

• Committed to social justice. We believe everyone deserves equitable access to healthcare regardless of background or circumstance. Youll contribute to a culture that champions fairness dignity and respect for all.
• Dedicated to health equity. We actively work to address disparities in healthcare and improve outcomes for underserved populations. Your skills will help us create a healthier community one patient at a time.
• Prepared to deliver care in new innovative ways. The healthcare landscape is constantly evolving and we embrace forward-thinking approaches to patient care. We value creativity adaptability and a willingness to explore new solutions to complex challenges.
• Seek a collaborative and supportive environment. At Mercy Gilbert youll work alongside a diverse team of dedicated professionals who share your commitment to excellence. We foster a culture of teamwork mutual respect and continuous learning.
• Envision a career with purpose. Every day youll have the opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of individuals and families and the community. Your work here isnt just a job; its a calling.

Your skills are valued your compassion celebrated and your commitment to a healthier future empowered. Join us and make a lasting impact.

As our Environmental Service Technician you will help be responsible for executing the daily duties required to establish and maintain a safe hygienic and aesthetically pleasing care environment. While executing the assigned responsibilities you will have contact/interactions with patients visitors and clinical and non-clinical staff. You will also be responsiblefor ensuring timely room turnovers related to patient throughout within the basic principles of environmental hygiene and infection prevention. The Environmental Services Technician in accordance with organizational standards of quality is an essential contributor to cleaning disinfection infection prevention and patient experience.

Every day you will be responsible for maintaining a clean hygienic and aesthetically pleasing environment in a healthcare setting.

To be successful in this role you must be proficient in cleaning and infection control protocols prioritize safety and waste management consistently follow all guidelines maintain a strong work ethic be accountable and communicate effectively.

• Responsible for completing as assigned daily occupied and discharge/transfer cleaning and disinfection of patient care areas equipment and other common areas
• Performs duties while demonstrating a working knowledge of the health care cleaning and disinfecting principles and requirements. Displays safe chemical use and equipment handling for all items within the healthcare environment
• Maintains cleaning cart(s) supplies and equipment as outlined in the Standard Work cart set up. Removes waste and transports to the appropriate disposal area while identifying proper waste stream handling (i.e. regulated medical recycle solid and hazardous) in accordance with established procedures and regulatory requirements
• Follows all infection prevention practices including but not limited to: proper cleaning and disinfection protocols hand hygiene standard and isolation precautions proper donning and doffing of personal protective equipment (PPE)

Preferred

• High School Diploma or GED
• Previous healthcare experience