Environmental Svcs Tech
About The Position
The Environmental Services Technician keeps patient rooms and other hospital areas clean and sanitized to help protect patients, visitors, and staff from infectious diseases and other hazards. The role performs routine and specialized cleaning and disinfection of patient care areas, equipment, and common areas, including occupied and discharge/transfer cleaning. The technician handles waste according to applicable procedures and regulatory requirements, including identifying the appropriate waste stream for regulated medical, recyclable, solid, and hazardous waste. The position also maintains cleaning carts, supplies, and equipment; may replenish dispensers and other supplies and deliver clean linens; and follows patient privacy requirements. Success in this role requires thoroughness, a commitment to safety, critical thinking, proper use and maintenance of EVS tools and equipment, and collaboration as part of the patient care team.
Requirements
- No requirements are listed upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- High school graduate with general studies and previous healthcare experience.
- High school GED with general studies and previous healthcare experience.
Responsibilities
- Complete assigned daily occupied and discharge/transfer cleaning and disinfection of patient care areas, equipment, and common areas.
- Perform routine cleaning tasks such as sweeping, mopping, and dusting, and use specialized equipment and techniques to sanitize the facility.
- Maintain cleaning carts, supplies, and equipment according to the Standard Work cart setup.
- Remove waste and transport it to the appropriate disposal area, identifying and handling regulated medical, recyclable, solid, and hazardous waste in accordance with established procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Follow proper disposal techniques for biohazard materials, including bodily fluids and sharp objects.
- Refill soap dispensers, paper towel dispensers, and other supplies, and deliver clean linens as needed.
- Operate and properly maintain the EVS tools and equipment needed to clean and disinfect the environment.
- Recognize and adhere to patient privacy requirements, including HIPAA.
- Practice critical thinking and collaborate with others as part of the patient care team.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
