Environmental Svcs Tech I

CommonSpirit Health • College Station, TX

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About The Position

St. Joseph Health is seeking an Environmental Services Technician I to complete assigned daily occupied and discharge/transfer cleaning and disinfection of patient care areas, equipment, and common areas. The role requires working knowledge of healthcare cleaning and disinfection principles and requirements, as well as safe use of chemicals and handling of equipment in a healthcare environment. The technician follows organizational safety, risk management, and infection control standards and participates in departmental performance improvement initiatives, including efforts to improve patient experience and cleanliness metrics.

St. Joseph Health serves communities in and around the Brazos Valley, including Bryan/College Station, Navasota, Caldwell, and Madisonville, Texas. It is an integrated healthcare system with a Level III Trauma Center, a certified Primary Stroke Center, an accredited Chest Pain Center, more than 100 employed providers, and over 30 ambulatory clinics.

Requirements

• Preferred: High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).

Nice To Haves

• Previous housekeeping or commercial cleaning experience in high-traffic facilities such as hospitals, clinics, hotels, casinos, convention centers, or schools.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned daily occupied and discharge/transfer cleaning and disinfection of patient care areas, equipment, and common areas.
• Sanitize and disinfect patient rooms, nurses' stations, waiting areas, meeting rooms, offices, corridors, and other common areas.
• Maintain cleanliness in accordance with hospital and CDC guidelines.
• Follow safety guidelines and procedures when using cleaning chemicals and disposing of hazardous materials.
• Inventory and properly store hazardous materials according to their hazards, including ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity, and toxicity.
• Display signs as appropriate to help prevent injuries, including slips and falls, among patients, employees, and visitors.
• Adhere to organizational safety, risk management, and infection control guidelines and standards.
• Participate in departmental performance improvement initiatives, including efforts to improve patient experience and cleanliness metrics.
• Use cleaning equipment safely and handle equipment appropriately in the healthcare environment.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid vacation
• Flexible spending account
• Matching retirement plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED