Environmental Svcs Tech
About The Position
The Environmental Services Technician keeps patient rooms, patient care areas, equipment, and other hospital spaces clean and disinfected to help protect patients, visitors, and staff from illness, injury, infectious diseases, and other hazards. The role includes routine cleaning such as sweeping, mopping, and dusting, as well as using specialized equipment and techniques to sanitize the facility. The technician handles waste according to applicable disposal procedures and regulatory requirements, including regulated medical, recyclable, solid, and hazardous waste. The role may also include replenishing dispensers and other supplies and delivering clean linens. The technician contributes to patient safety, comfort, and privacy as part of the patient care team.
Requirements
- No requirements upon hire.
- Preferred: High school graduate with general studies and previous healthcare experience, upon hire; or a GED with general studies and previous healthcare experience, upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- High school graduate with general studies and previous healthcare experience.
- GED with general studies and previous healthcare experience.
Responsibilities
- Complete assigned daily occupied and discharge/transfer cleaning and disinfection of patient care areas, equipment, and common areas.
- Maintain cleaning carts, supplies, and equipment according to Standard Work cart setup.
- Remove waste and transport it to the appropriate disposal area, identifying and following the correct waste stream procedures.
- Follow established procedures and regulatory requirements for handling regulated medical, recyclable, solid, and hazardous waste.
- Protect patient privacy in accordance with HIPAA requirements.
- Operate and properly maintain the EVS tools and equipment needed to clean and disinfect the environment.
- Perform routine cleaning tasks such as sweeping, mopping, and dusting, and use specialized equipment and techniques to sanitize the facility.
- Replenish soap dispensers, paper towel dispensers, and other supplies, and deliver clean linens as needed.
- Collaborate with others as part of the patient care team.
- Practice critical thinking skills.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
