Position Highlights:

Under the direction of an Environmental Services Supervisor, the Technician Lead supports team members who clean and disinfect the physical environment for patients, visitors, and staff members. The Technician Leader will ensure all areas of responsibility are completed by opening and closing the shift, tracking Team Member progress, performing quality inspections, providing supplies and equipment, and informing their supervisor on the status of the team's progress. This position performs a variety of duties that support the department in maintaining a clean environment for patients and staff.

Responsibilities:

• Complete working knowledge of communicable diseases, blood-borne pathogens, isolation standards and transmission-based precautions, chain of infection, hand hygiene to ensure patient safety.
• Chemical dwell times
• Isolation differentiation
• Proper operation of cleaning equipment- Properly clean and disinfect all types of areas including clinical inpatient/outpatient (patient rooms, exam rooms, nurse stations, etc.), support/common areas, offices, labs, conference rooms, elevators, stairwells, corridors, external grounds, etc.
• Complete working knowledge of appropriate PPE
• Proper disinfection and cleaning of patient care are
• Complete working knowledge of standard precautions
• Handle and dispose of medical waste and sharps observing all required precautions, including properly tying and labeling bags
• Use proper chemicals, tools, and equipment for each situation
• Clean spills containing blood or other potentially infectious material using established infection control, safety, and ES departmental procedures
• Complete other duties as assigned

Policies and Procedures:

• Follow departmental and other regulatory standards regarding all cleaning policies and procedures (using proper disinfectants, labeling chemical bottles, keeping an organized cart, etc.)
• Perform all essential functions following established safety and infection control requirements (perform hand hygiene, wear PPE, etc.)
• Follow instructions and guidelines set forth by Environmental Services management

Credentials and Qualifications:

• Two (2) years Customer Service Experience
• One (1) year supervisory or project lead experience. NOTE: Internal candidates with 6 months supervisory or project lead experience may be considered.
• Eighteen (18) months Environmental Services, housekeeping, linen handling, or cleaning experience.
• One (1) year experience in a healthcare setting.
• Evidence of a good driving record and maintain a good record per Moffitt policy.