Environmental Services Technician
About The Position
The Environmental Services Technician, also referred to as an EVS Tech or Hospital Housekeeper, helps maintain a safe and healthy hospital environment by cleaning and disinfecting patient rooms, operating rooms, and common areas to prevent infection. The role also involves waste disposal, supply restocking, floor and surface maintenance, and responding to urgent cleaning needs. The position is full-time, with variable shifts and variable eight-hour hours, at Mission Regional Medical Center in Mission, Texas. The hospital is a 297-bed nonprofit facility providing inpatient and outpatient services to the Rio Grande Valley and has offered healthcare services for over 60 years.
Requirements
- Must be able to read, understand, and communicate effectively.
Nice To Haves
- One year of knowledge of acute-care hospital environmental service techniques, practices, and procedures is preferred.
- High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
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, traveling between facilities independently when required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
