Environmental Service Technician PT-Willowbrook

Houston Methodist•Houston, TX

71d•Onsite

About The Position

At Houston Methodist, the Environmental Services (EVS) Technician position performs a variety of general as well as moderately complex cleaning tasks in assigned specialty areas to provide a safe and attractive environment for patients, guests, and staff. This position maintains environmental and infection control standards within established policies and procedures. In addition, the Environmental Services Technician position follows Association of Operating Room Nurses (AORN) standards for turnover and terminal cleaning of procedure rooms. This position works with floor maintenance equipment and chemicals as well as handling and interaction with hazardous materials for appropriate disposal, conference room set ups and linen distribution, collection and tracking, as appropriate. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.) preferred
One year of experience preferred
DOTHAZMAT Certification (DOT) -- US Department Of Transportation Hazardous Materials Certification within 90 days
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
Demonstrates the ability to access information both in the department and within the hospital system to support the department as appropriate
Multi-task oriented, ability to complete work within designated time frames
Ability to accurately and efficiently perform duties with minimal supervision
Demonstrate efficient and safe use of housekeeping equipment and chemicals
Ability to effectively communicate in a manner consistent with a customer service focus

Nice To Haves

DL - Driver License - State Licensure

Responsibilities

Interacts in a positive, professional manner with patients, family and staff
Actively participates in meetings, huddles and with other team members using positive communication
Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team focused work unit to achieve optimal results.
Responds promptly and positively to requests for assistance with directions and information from patients, staff and visitors
Promptly responds to all assignments to create an environment that is conducive for healing. Communicates and documents any facility or patient related issues to management, as appropriate.
Performs efficient room cleaning processes ensuring timely patient admissions
Follows department process for room cleaning and discharge inspections, as appropriate, with the goal of meeting or exceeding HCAHPS cleanliness scores.
Achieves discharge, daily room cleaning and assigned area turn-around times, as appropriate
During discharge activity, tracks, logs, and notifies appropriate management of safety and repair needs for equipment
Follows policies, procedures, and safety rules. Corrects minor safety hazards and observes standard infection control precautions and complies with OSHA standards
Performs one or more of the following: ¿ Follows proper cleaning/maintenance procedures for all floor types utilizing equipment, as appropriate. ¿ Collects, transports and disposes of solid/biohazard waste through proper procedures. ¿ Follows identified cleaning procedures, which may include utilizing specialty equipment, in assigned areas (e.g. surgical, procedural or isolation areas, etc.). ¿ Uses appropriate transporting techniques for clean or soiled linen and assists with quality assurance by examining, identifying and rejecting poor quality linen.
Appropriately uses and stores chemicals, paper goods, supplies, and equipment utilized during a shift. Reports, tracks and assesses wasteful practices.
Manages time effectively and prioritize department daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime
Assumes responsibility for growth and development. Participates in continuing education and in-service programs. Actively participates in EVS shared governance, meetings or huddles by contributing ideas towards improving the efficiency and effectiveness of department processes
Fosters a positive and constructive teaching environment by engaging coworkers in learning opportunities that are valuable and in alignment with business objectives