Environmental Services Tech

St. Elizabeth Hospital•Enumclaw, WA

17h•$22 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

Requirements

None

Nice To Haves

High School Graduate General Studies and previous healthcare experience
High School GED General Studies and previous healthcare experience

Responsibilities

Keep patient rooms and all areas of the hospital clean and sanitized to protect everyone from potential illness or injury due to infectious diseases or other hazards.
Perform routine cleaning tasks such as sweeping, mopping, or dusting.
Use specialized equipment and techniques to further sanitize the facility.
Learn and adhere to proper disposal techniques for biohazard materials, including bodily fluids or sharp objects.
Refill soap dispensers, paper towel dispensers, and other supplies.
Deliver clean linens.
Complete daily occupied and discharge/transfer cleaning and disinfection of patient care areas, equipment, and other common areas.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of health care cleaning and disinfecting principles and requirements.
Display safe chemical use and equipment handling for all items within the healthcare environment.
Adhere to all organization safety, risk management and infection control guidelines and standards while promoting a culture of safety.
Actively participate in departmental performance improvement initiatives, including but not limited to initiatives to improve patient experience and cleanliness metrics.
Maintain cleaning cart(s), supplies, and equipment, as outlined in the Standard Work cart set up.
Remove waste and transport to the appropriate disposal area while identifying proper waste stream handling (i.e. regulated medical, recycle, solid, and hazardous) in accordance with established procedures and regulatory requirements.
Follow all infection prevention practices, including but not limited to: proper cleaning and disinfection protocols, hand hygiene, standard and isolation precautions, proper donning and doffing of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Recognize and adhere to patient privacy requirements (HIPAA).
Practice critical thinking skills.
Demonstrate personal accountability.
Identify and utilize appropriate resources to ensure identified problems or concerns are followed through and resolved.
Demonstrate knowledge of facility safety requirements.
Operate and properly maintain all EVS tools and equipment needed to clean and disinfect the environment.
Perform tasks according to the various facility needs, including but not limited to: conference room set ups, cleaning of stairwells and elevators, and hanging of cubicle curtains.
Mentor new Environmental Services Tech I employees.
Collaborate with others as part of the patient care team.