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Job Description
Schedule:
Monday - Friday | 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Ringgold County Hospital is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Environmental Services Technician to join our team. This important role helps ensure a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for our patients, visitors, and staff. The Environmental Services Technician is an essential part of our infection prevention efforts and contributes directly to the overall patient experience. The ideal candidate is someone who takes pride in their work, values teamwork, and understands the importance of maintaining high standards in a healthcare setting.
Key Responsibilities:
Clean and disinfect patient rooms, exam rooms, procedure areas, offices, restrooms, and other hospital spaces according to established safety and infection prevention standards. Perform routine cleaning duties including vacuuming, dusting, mopping, window washing, bed making, and waste removal. Follow proper cleaning, disinfecting, hand hygiene, and PPE practices to support a safe healthcare environment. Maintain assigned areas, supplies, equipment, carts, and storage spaces in a clean and organized manner. Complete cleaning checklists and documentation accurately. Process, sort, fold, and distribute linens as needed. Operate laundry equipment, including washers and dryers, and report equipment concerns. Prepare and deliver linen carts throughout the hospital. Assist with moving furniture and other assigned tasks. Respond appropriately to immediate cleaning needs while prioritizing daily responsibilities. Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality at all times. Participate in training, meetings, and department improvement activities.
What We're Looking For:
Dependable team member with strong attention to detail. Ability to work independently and manage priorities. Commitment to providing a clean, safe, and respectful environment. Ability to follow safety procedures and healthcare standards. Positive attitude and willingness to support patients, visitors, and coworkers. Previous environmental services, housekeeping, or healthcare experience is preferred but not required. Training will be provided for the right candidate. Join the Ringgold County Hospital team and help make a difference every day by creating a safe and comfortable environment for those we serve.
Benefits Health Insurance:
Coverage for medical, dental, and vision care. Paid Time Off (PTO) Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) / Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs): Accounts for employees to set aside pre-tax money for medical expenses.
IPERS:
a pension plan for public employees in Iowa. Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs): Confidential counseling and referral services for work-life issues.
Tuition Reimbursement:
Assistance with education costs or professional certification.
Professional Development:
Access to training, conferences, or mentorship programs.
Life Insurance:
Provides a death benefit to beneficiaries.
Disability Insurance:
Short-term and long-term coverage for illness or injury. Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
Insurance:
Pays benefits in case of accidents resulting in death or disability. Ringgold County Hospital RCH is an affiliate of MercyOne. Services provided by our 16-bed critical access hospital have expanded far beyond inpatient care. We now provide same-day outpatient surgeries, infusion therapy, cardiopulmonary rehab, physical therapy, sleep studies, medical imaging, and more. The hospital also owns and operates the Ringgold County Ambulance Service and the Mount Ayr Medical Clinic. We also regularly host specialty outpatient clinics, so our patients have access to the specialist care they need, when and where they need it. We are continually adding new services and equipment as resources permit, so we can continue to serve as your partner in health. Mount Ayr Medical Clinic is our rural health clinic located within Ringgold County Hospital. The current facilities were built in 2009 and features modern, large, and spacious. The physicians at Mount Ayr Medical Clinic treat patients of all ages between the hours of 7 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday. The clinic also functions much like an urgent care facility, treating those without life-threatening symptoms but who require immediate medical attention. Community Mount Ayr is located near the Iowa - Missouri border and is the county seat of Ringgold County, Iowa. Surrounding communities include Diagonal, Kellerton, Tingley, Ellston, Beaconsfield, Redding, Delphos, Maloy, Sun Valley Lake, and Benton. Ringgold County is a popular destination for hunters and anyone who enjoys the outdoors. Local parks, museums, and lakes provide a wide range of recreational opportunities. In the Mount Ayr area, you can fish, boat, cross-country ski, run trails, and more. The City of Mount Ayr welcomes you to explore the Lucky Lanes bowling alley, Princess Theater, Judge Lewis Park and its outdoor swimming pool, Mount Ayr Golf & Country Club, and several county parks. There are many shops and restaurants that appeal to a variety of tastes and interests located close to the town square business district. To ensure compliance with our company policies and regulatory requirements. Successful completion of a drug and alcohol screen is a mandatory condition of employment. Ringgold County Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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