Environmental Services Tech Per Diem

Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital • Tacoma, WA

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking a per diem Environmental Services Tech to join their team. This role is crucial in maintaining a clean and sanitary environment throughout the hospital, including patient care areas, administrative spaces, and floors. The hospital is a 120-bed acute care psychiatric facility in Tacoma, Washington, accredited by the Department of Health and Joint Commission, serving both voluntary and involuntary patients.

Requirements

• High School or equivalent
• Heart Saver certification through American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Experience in environmental services in a healthcare or hotel setting.
• Effective oral / written English communication skills.
• Ability to independently utilize a computer and enter data multiple times per day.
• Must join the SEIU Union within thirty (30) calendar days of employment and remain a member in good standing, unless approved for a religious exemption.

Responsibilities

• Assist where necessary to provide the hospital with a clean and sanitary environment, including patient care areas, administrative areas, and floors.
• Use appropriate cleaning techniques, supplies, and safety precautions in cleaning assigned area and equipment.
• Adhere to and demonstrate knowledge for all infection control policies and procedures required to maintain the patient care environment.
• Dispose of all medical waste (regular, recyclable, and regulated) appropriately, demonstrating knowledge of regulatory requirements for correct waste segregation.
• Use computer to update EPIC as primary tool for tracking of individual progress of all work completed throughout the day.
• Work closely with other staff to obtain or provide routine information, submit work orders, request supplies, and schedule maintenance work.
• Follow HIPAA and Privacy laws.

Benefits

• Hourly pay: $18.04 - $33.45 an hour based on union scale experience + 15% per diem rate
• Weekend differential: $1.25 an hour additional
• 403B with discretionary match for those that participate in the plan and meet work requirements
• Paid Sick and Safe Leave accrual at 1 hour per 40 hours worked (cannot be used until 90 days after hire date).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees