Environmental Services Technician

Mission Regional Medical Center•Mission, TX

12d•Onsite

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 help prevent infection. The role also involves handling waste disposal, restocking supplies, maintaining floors and surfaces, and responding to urgent cleaning needs. The position is at Mission Regional Medical Center in Mission, Texas. The hospital is a 297-bed, non-profit facility providing inpatient and outpatient services to the Rio Grande Valley. The position is full-time, works an 8-hour day shift, and may require independent travel between the hospital and adjacent buildings.

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 help 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, including spills or contamination incidents, and communicate promptly using phones, handheld radios, pagers, and other devices.
Maintain a high level of cleanliness in the hospital and adjacent buildings, traveling between facilities independently as needed.