Environmental Services Floor Technician (Full-time, Evening Shift) - LaGrange, GA

About the Role

Join Wellstar Health System to contribute in an environment that values your input, compassion, and dedication. Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of every individual we serve, making a tangible impact in healthcare. This position operates during evening hours and plays a crucial role in maintaining cleanliness and safety within specialized hospital areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive cleaning including regular, terminal, and isolation room sanitation in areas such as Operating Room Suites, CATH Labs, GI Labs, VARU, Pharmacy Compounding Lab, Vascular, and Labor & Delivery Suites.
• Ensure all cleaning procedures comply strictly with established infection prevention and safety protocols.
• Handle waste management efficiently by correctly sorting and disposing of solid, chemotherapy, bio-hazard, pharmaceutical, and hot waste materials and recyclables.
• Use Ultra Violet Light disinfection devices appropriately and safely.
• Manage the replacement and proper disposal of containers for sharps, pharmacy waste, bio-hazard, and chemotherapy.
• Maintain cleanliness of walls, doors, windows, furniture, equipment, and floors using proper techniques such as dust and wet mopping, paying close attention to detail including corners and kick plates.
• Consistently use personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow proper donning and doffing procedures to ensure safety for self and others.
• Apply correct lifting methods to prevent injuries during duties.
• Document tasks thoroughly, adapt to staffing shortages, and utilize the Epic system for bed and patient flow management as needed.
• Participate actively in teamwork, performance improvement, and special projects assigned by supervisors.
• Adhere to all Wellstar policies, standards, and the code of conduct.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service skills while interacting with staff, patients, visitors, and family members, fostering a positive and supportive environment.

Education and Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED is preferred.
• Some prior experience in environmental services or related field is preferred but not mandatory.

Skills and Certifications

• Must be fluent in English for clear reading, writing, and understanding of instructions.
• Completion of the departmental training program within the first 30 days of employment is required.

Additional Information

• This position requires compliance with safety and infection prevention policies in a hospital setting.
• The role requires physical activities such as lifting and handling cleaning equipment safely.
• You will be trained and authorized for duties specific to assigned hospital areas.