Environmental Services Technician
About The Position
At CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy, the Environmental Services Technician helps maintain a clean, sanitized, safe, and comfortable hospital environment for patients, visitors, and staff. The role performs routine and specialized cleaning and disinfection throughout the facility, following healthcare cleaning principles, infection-prevention practices, safety requirements, and regulatory procedures. The technician handles waste according to designated disposal streams, uses and maintains EVS equipment and supplies, and may replenish dispensers, deliver clean linens, and perform other facility-specific tasks. The position may also include mentoring new Environmental Services Tech I employees.
Requirements
- No requirements are listed upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- High school graduate or GED, with a General Studies focus.
- Previous healthcare experience.
Responsibilities
- Clean and disinfect patient rooms and other hospital areas using routine and specialized methods.
- Perform routine tasks such as sweeping, mopping, and dusting.
- Use chemicals and equipment safely and handle healthcare cleaning tools properly.
- Maintain cleaning carts, supplies, and equipment according to the Standard Work cart setup.
- Remove and transport waste to appropriate disposal areas, following regulated medical, recycling, solid, and hazardous waste procedures.
- Follow infection-prevention practices, including cleaning and disinfection protocols, hand hygiene, standard and isolation precautions, and proper use of personal protective equipment.
- Follow patient privacy requirements, including HIPAA.
- Operate and properly maintain EVS tools and equipment used to clean and disinfect the environment.
- Refill soap and paper towel dispensers and other supplies, and deliver clean linens as needed.
- Perform facility-specific tasks such as conference room setup, cleaning stairwells and elevators, and hanging cubicle curtains.
- May mentor new Environmental Services Tech I employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
