Environmental Services Technician

Mission Regional Medical Center•Mission, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Services Technician (also referred to as an EVS Tech or Environmental Aide) helps ensure a safe and healthy hospital environment by cleaning and disinfecting patient rooms, operating rooms, and common areas to prevent infection. The position handles waste disposal, restocks supplies, maintains floors and surfaces, and responds to urgent cleaning needs. It is a per diem/PRN position at Mission Regional Medical Center in Mission, Texas, with an evening shift from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM. Mission Regional Medical Center is a 297-bed, non-profit hospital providing inpatient and outpatient services to the Rio Grande Valley. It is part of Prime Healthcare and describes its team as committed to quality, compassion, and community.

Requirements

Must be able to read, understand, and communicate effectively.

Nice To Haves

One year of knowledge of acute-care hospital environmental services techniques, practices, and procedures.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Clean and disinfect patient rooms, operating rooms, and common areas to prevent the spread of infections.
Dispose of medical and hazardous waste according to hospital protocols.
Restock supplies such as gloves, masks, and cleaning materials in hospital areas.
Clean and maintain floors, restrooms, and other surfaces using specialized equipment and chemicals.
Respond to urgent cleaning needs, such as spills or contamination incidents, and communicate promptly using phones, handheld radios, pagers, and other devices.
Maintain cleanliness within the hospital and adjacent buildings, which may require traveling independently between facilities.