Environmental Services Technician I

City/State South Boston, VA Overview Work Shift First (Days) (United States of America) Environmental Services (Housekeeping) Tech Full Time ~ Evening Shift 8-hour day; 5 days per week Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital is fueled by the expertise of a well-established medical staff representing more than two-dozen specialties, while remaining focused on excellent care. Services at this hospital include: cardiovascular services, emergency services, family birthing center, hospitalist program, imaging/radiology services, laboratory services, nephrology services, orthopedic services, rehabilitation services and surgical services. Required: High School Grad or GED but may consider experience in lieu of education Preferred: Previous experience in cleaning; exceptional customer service Click https://youtu.be/4h35Lx2SqTI to hear Sheron tell us about a day in the life of an Environmental Services Technician with Sentara Healthcare. Benefits: Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Sick, Tuition Reimbursement, a 401k/403B, 401a, Performance Plus Bonus, Career Advancement Opportunities, Work Perks, and more. Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth. Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities that we serve! The primary role for this position is linen inventory and replenishment. Job Summary Responsible for maintaining assigned area(s) in a clean, orderly and sanitary condition. Practices safe work habits through the appropriate use of chemicals, various equipment and cleaning applications to include: damp dusting, mopping, scouring, scrubbing, stripping and polishing. Adheres to all regulatory standards for waste collection and transport. 1 year of housekeeping/ESD experience required in lieu of High School/GED Diploma As an Environmental Services Technician with Sentara, you will be working around patients in housekeeping. This position's primary duties include cleaning the patients' rooms, hallways, and any spills. You will also have the opportunity to be cross-trained in other areas. You will find that teamwork is exceptional, with everyone working together to ensure the best care for our patients. Qualifications: HS - High School Grad or Equivalent (Required) Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) RQI 1 year of housekeeping/ESD experience in lieu of High School Education Skills Communication, Reading Comprehension, Service Orientation, Speaking Sentara Healthcare prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves. Per Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), some clinical environments require proof of education; these regulations are posted at ecfr.gov for further information. In an effort to expedite this verification requirement, we encourage you to upload your diploma or transcript at time of application. In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment. Sentara Healthcare is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering hundreds of sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE, home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan. The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara “Employer of Choice” for over ten years. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15 years. Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!