ENVIRONMENTAL SVCS SPECIALTY TECH LEAD at H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center – Tampa, Florida

ENVIRONMENTAL SVCS SPECIALTY TECH LEAD

The Environmental Services Specialty Lead is responsible for supporting the team who disinfects specialty areas such as Infusion Pharmacy, Sterile Processing, Operating Rooms, Procedure Rooms, Cell Therapy. As part of the Spill Response Team, deactivates and decontaminates chemotherapy and other hazardous agent spills. Responsible for reducing the spread of bacteria and infection as well as providing an environment that appears clean, fresh, and polished.

The Lead will ensure all areas of responsibility are completed by opening and closing the shift, tracking Team member's progress, performing quality inspections, providing supplies and equipment, driving team members from one location to another, and informing their supervisor on the status of the team's progress. Assumes responsibility of running shift in absence of a Supervisor.

This position will ensure adequate inventory levels, proper storage of supplies, machines and floor cleaning equipment. This position performs a variety of duties that support the department in maintaining a clean environment for patients and staff, this includes cleaning/disinfecting other areas as needed.

Minimum Education

• High School Diploma/GED

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

• Driver's License (DL) Florida driver's License required upon hire

EXPERIENCE/S

• Minimum Experience Required Minimum two (2) years in Healthcare Janitorial / Environmental Services experience including the following: 6 months applying proficient knowledge of specialty area (for example including terminal cleans), Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), Personal Protective Equipment (PPE),
• A minimum of 6 months Supervisory or Lead/Project Lead experience (total experience required 2 years)
• Must Complete Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Technician (CHEST) certification within 18 months of hire (certification will be tracked by the business)
• Must show evidence of a good driving record and maintain a good record per Moffitt Policy.

Minimum Skills/Specialized Training Required

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both oral/written form (for the safety of our patients and staff in an emergency situation)
• Must be able to work independently and unsupervised at times.
• Ability to deescalate situations

Essential Function

• 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