E S Technician

DRISCOLL HEALTH PLAN•Edinburg, TX

About The Position

The E S Technician cleans assigned areas according to department policies and procedures, helping provide a safe, clean, and attractive environment for patients, staff, and visitors. The role selects and transports cleaning supplies and equipment, performs routine and terminal cleaning, disinfects surfaces in accordance with infection-control protocols, and carries out floor care and waste handling. Technicians also replenish supplies, report repairs and safety hazards, and adjust their schedules to meet department needs. Other reasonably related duties may be assigned by the immediate supervisor or hospital administration.

Requirements

Less than high school education; or up to one month of related experience or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
Ability to adjust schedule to meet department needs and changes.
Knowledge of appropriate personal protective equipment use, infection-control guidelines, and applicable hospital safety plans and codes.

Responsibilities

Maintain confidentiality and comply with hospital policies, ethical practices, corporate compliance and integrity guidelines, attendance guidelines, and health and educational requirements.
Communicate courteously and use appropriate age-specific practices when interacting with customers, patients, and families.
Select cleaning supplies, materials, and equipment and transport them to work areas.
Clean assigned surfaces, furnishings, fixtures, floors, restrooms, patient rooms, offices, ancillary areas, public areas, and other listed spaces and equipment according to Environmental Services / Sodexo Shine procedures.
Clean and disinfect according to infection-control protocols and standards, including beds, cribs, and isolation rooms.
Perform daily, discharge, and terminal cleaning of patient rooms and daily cleaning of offices, ancillary areas, public areas, and restrooms.
Remove and replace cubicle curtains and transport beds, cribs, and furniture as needed.
Clean spills, broken glass, body fluids, and large volumes of water.
Perform floor care, including carpet extraction or shampooing, stain removal, buffing, stripping, scrubbing, and refinishing.
Replenish paper towels, toilet tissue, and hand soap, and return unused supplies to the janitor’s closet.
Clean carts, equipment, and janitor closets at the end of the shift.
Report needed repairs and safety hazards.
Collect, transport, and dispose of regular, infectious, and recycled waste.
Complete all “STATS” cleaning requests without delay.
Use personal protective equipment appropriately and follow infection-control guidelines.
Attend department meetings and in-services, and demonstrate knowledge of the Fire Plan, Disaster Plan, and other DCH codes.
Communicate with supervisors about areas needing clarification or guidance.
Perform other duties as assigned.