Environmental Svcs Tech I
About The Position
Responsible for completing assigned daily occupied and discharge/transfer cleaning and disinfection of patient care areas, equipment, and other common areas. The role requires a working knowledge of healthcare cleaning and disinfection principles and requirements, safe use of chemicals, and proper handling of equipment in the healthcare environment. The employee follows organizational safety, risk management, and infection control guidelines and standards while promoting a culture of safety. The position also 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. The integrated healthcare system includes a Level III Trauma Center, more than 100 employed providers, and more than 30 ambulatory clinics.
Requirements
- High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is listed as a minimum qualification preferred.
- Working knowledge of healthcare cleaning and disinfection principles and requirements.
- Safe use of chemicals and proper equipment handling in a healthcare environment.
Nice To Haves
- Previous housekeeping or commercial cleaning experience in a high-traffic facility, such as a hospital, clinic, hotel, casino, convention center, or school.
Responsibilities
- Clean and disinfect assigned occupied and discharge/transfer patient care areas, equipment, and common areas.
- Sanitize and disinfect patient rooms, nurse's 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 ensure proper storage of hazardous materials, including materials that are flammable, corrosive, reactive, or toxic.
- Display signs appropriately 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 initiatives to improve patient experience and cleanliness metrics.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid vacation
- Flexible spending account (FSA)
- Matching retirement plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
