Environmental Services Technician

Job Summary

Amherst Surgery Center is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Environmental Service Technician to join our surgical team. The Environmental Service Technician is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary environment throughout our Operating Rooms and clinical areas. The primary responsibility of this position is to clean and disinfect the Operating Room between every surgical case and perform terminal cleaning after the daily surgical schedule is completed. This position is an important part of our infection prevention and patient safety program and requires someone who takes pride in thorough, consistent, and timely work.

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform Operating Room turnover cleaning between every surgical case according to facility policies and infection prevention procedures.
• Perform terminal cleaning of Operating Rooms after the surgical schedule is completed.
• Clean and disinfect floors, surfaces, equipment, and other assigned areas using approved products and manufacturer instructions.
• Remove and properly dispose of regulated and general waste according to facility policies.
• Remove and replace soiled linen as required.
• Clean high-touch and frequently touched environmental surfaces.
• Perform additional environmental services duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous experience in Environmental Services, Healthcare Housekeeping, Hospital Housekeeping, or a similar healthcare setting.

Preferred

• Certification or training in Environmental Services/Healthcare Environmental Services.
• Certified Healthcare Environmental Services (CHESP) certification or similar environmental services certification.
• Previous Operating Room or surgical center cleaning experience.
• Knowledge of healthcare infection prevention and environmental cleaning practices.
• Experience with operating room turnover and terminal cleaning.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to bend, stoop, push, pull, and reach.
• Ability to lift and move supplies and waste within the requirements of the position.
• Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to work around blood, bodily fluids, surgical waste, and other potentially infectious materials while following required safety precautions.

What We Are Looking For:

We are looking for someone who is reliable, hardworking, detail-oriented, and takes infection prevention seriously. The ideal candidate understands that Operating Room cleaning must be completed thoroughly and correctly while also keeping pace with the surgical schedule. Every turnover matters. Every detail matters.

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Environmental Technologist: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person