Environmental Svcs Tech

CommonSpirit Health•Sherwood, AR

19h•Onsite

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 cleaning, including dusting, sweeping, mopping, and trash disposal, and uses approved tools, chemicals, procedures, and specialized equipment to disinfect the facility. Cleaning procedures vary by location, including patient rooms, emergency rooms, operating rooms, hallways, nurses’ stations, waiting areas, and restrooms. The technician restocks supplies, which may include soap, paper towels, bath and facial tissue, bath and bed linens, and cleaning supplies. The role also requires learning and following appropriate procedures for disposing of medical and biohazard waste, including bodily fluids and sharp objects. Friendly, patient, and personable interactions with patients, visitors, and staff contribute to a safe and comfortable environment.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate with general studies and previous healthcare experience, or a GED with general studies and previous healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

Clean and declutter appropriate hospital areas through dusting, sweeping, mopping, and disposing of trash.
Sanitize hospital areas using approved tools and routines that vary by location.
Use proper chemicals, procedures, and equipment to clean and disinfect surfaces thoroughly.
Restock supplies in supply areas, common areas, and patient rooms, including cleaning supplies, soap, paper products, and linens.
Learn and follow proper techniques for disposing of medical waste, including biological and biohazard waste such as bodily fluids and sharp implements.
Remain patient, kind, and personable when interacting with patients, visitors, and staff.