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 illness or injury. The role performs routine cleaning, including sweeping, mopping, and dusting, and uses specialized equipment and techniques to clean and disinfect the facility. It also involves properly handling and disposing of biohazard materials and other waste, replenishing supplies, and delivering clean linens. The technician contributes to patient safety and comfort through thorough, safety-conscious work and collaboration with the patient care team.
Nice To Haves
- High school graduate with a general studies background and previous healthcare experience, upon hire.
- High school GED with a general studies background and previous healthcare experience, upon hire.
Responsibilities
- Complete assigned daily occupied-room and discharge/transfer cleaning and disinfection in patient care areas, equipment, and common areas.
- 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 according to procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Follow patient privacy requirements, including HIPAA.
- Operate and properly maintain the environmental services tools and equipment needed to clean and disinfect the environment.
- Refill soap and paper towel dispensers and other supplies, and deliver clean linens.
- Collaborate with others as part of the patient care team.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
