Environmental Services Technician

Oregon Health & Science University • Portland, OR

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of the position is to reduce the risk of healthcare associated infections by cleaning and sanitizing the clinical environment and to perform general cleaning in OHSU operated facilities. May be responsible for high-risk infection control for the especially vulnerable patient population. Environmental Services Technician positions are represented by the AFSCME union. We are hiring for Swing and Night Shifts. The schedules will be determined at time of interview.

Requirements

• Able to communicate in English
• Must demonstrate stable work history
• Must be able to competently use cleaning solutions and equipment.
• Must demonstrate regular attendance
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team
• Exceptional customer service skills both in person and over phone
• strong interpersonal skills
• Strong organization skills and ability to multi-task
• Serve as positive professional role model
• Must maintain core competencies
• and demonstrate continuous application of these skills throughout the period of employment.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED
• 6 months employment experience in custodial, housekeeping, or environmental services
• Healthcare experience
• CHEST certification (Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Technician through the Association for the Healthcare Environment)

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the general cleaning of both patient and non-patient care areas such as office and bathrooms in the hospital and clinics.
• Cleans and sanitizes all surfaces and floors in patient rooms, clinical areas, support space, public areas, office space, and restrooms to include mopping, sweeping, vaccuuming, spot cleaning carpets, dust moping, wet mopping, damp wiping, high dusting
• Cleans and sanitizes equipment, including beds, stretchers, and bassinets; uses chemical cleaners and disinfectants.
• May clean and sanitize all surfaces and floors in OR’s, intensive care units, high risk patient areas, patient rooms, clinical areas, support space, public areas, office space, and restrooms.
• Collects trash, linen, and trash carts
• Empties and cleans trash bins
• Operates trash compactor and waste sterilization equipment.
• Makes beds, bassinets, cribs, and stretchers
• Moves beds, furniture, and other equipment for cleaning
• operates EVS cleaning equipment.
• Stocks EVS closets and carts
• replenishes dispensers (soap, paper towels, toilet paper, alcohol based hand sanitizer, disposable seat covers).
• Responds to patient requests in a customer-focused and timely manner
• Effectively utilizes I CARE and other patient experience tools for patient experience.

Benefits

• Two raises per year – One at anniversary date and one across the board annual increase
• Healthcare Options - Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents, and $25K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee
• Two separate above market pension plans to choose from
• Vacation- up to 200 hours per year depending on length of service
• Sick Leave- up to 96 hours per year
• 8 paid holidays per year
• Substantial Tri-met and C-Tran discounts
• Additional Programs including: Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees