Environmental Svcs Tech
About The Position
As an Environmental Services Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of patient rooms and all other areas within the hospital. This critical role helps protect everyone from potential illness or injury caused by infectious diseases or other hazards. Daily tasks include routine cleaning such as sweeping, mopping, and dusting, as well as utilizing specialized equipment and techniques for facility sanitization. The position requires adherence to proper disposal techniques for biohazard materials, including bodily fluids and sharp objects. You may also be responsible for refilling dispensers for soap, paper towels, and other supplies, and delivering clean linens. Success in this role requires thoroughness and a strong commitment to safety, as the technician is a vital component in ensuring the safety and comfort of patients, visitors, and staff, contributing to a well-maintained facility that brings comfort and peace of mind.
Nice To Haves
- High School Graduate General Studies
- Previous healthcare experience
Responsibilities
- Responsible for completing as assigned, daily occupied and discharge/transfer cleaning and disinfection of patient care areas, equipment, and other common areas.
- Performs duties while demonstrating a working knowledge of the health care cleaning and disinfecting principles and requirements.
- Displays safe chemical use and equipment handling for all items within the healthcare environment.
- Adheres to all organization safety, risk management and infection control guidelines and standards while promoting a culture of safety.
- Actively participates in departmental performance improvement initiatives, including but not limited to initiatives to improve patient experience and cleanliness metrics.
- Maintains cleaning cart(s), supplies, and equipment, as outlined in the Standard Work cart set up.
- Removes waste and transports to the appropriate disposal area while identifying proper waste stream handling (i.e. regulated medical, recycle, solid, and hazardous) in accordance with established procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Follows all infection prevention practices, including but not limited to: proper cleaning and disinfection protocols, hand hygiene, standard and isolation precautions, proper donning and doffing of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Recognizes and adheres to patient privacy requirements (HIPAA).
- Practices critical thinking skills.
- Demonstrates personal accountability.
- Identify and utilize appropriate resources to ensure identified problems or concerns are followed through and resolved.
- Demonstrates knowledge of facility safety requirements.
- Demonstrates the ability to operate and properly maintain all EVS tools and equipment needed to clean and disinfect the environment.
- May be asked to perform tasks according to the various facility needs, including but not limited to: conference room set ups, cleaning of stairwells and elevators, and hanging of cubicle curtains
- May be asked to mentor new Environmental Services Tech I employees.
- Ability to collaborate with others as we are a part of the patient care team.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
