Environmental Services Technician

Prime Healthcare•Mission, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Mission Regional Medical Center is seeking an Environmental Services Technician (also referred to as an EVS Tech or Environmental Aide) to help maintain a safe, healthy, and clean hospital environment. The position involves cleaning and disinfecting patient rooms, operating rooms, and common areas to help prevent infection; handling medical and hazardous waste; restocking supplies; maintaining floors and surfaces; and responding to urgent cleaning needs. The technician may travel independently between the hospital and adjacent buildings. This is a per diem (PD/PRN, as-needed) position on the evening shift, with listed hours of 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, at Mission Regional Medical Center in Mission, Texas. The hospital is a 297-bed, nonprofit facility serving the Rio Grande Valley and is a member of Prime Healthcare.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Clean and disinfect patient rooms, operating rooms, and common areas to help prevent the spread of infections.
Dispose of medical and hazardous waste according to hospital protocols.
Restock supplies, including 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, or other devices.
Maintain cleanliness throughout the hospital and adjacent buildings, traveling between facilities independently when needed.