Environmental Svcs Tech

CommonSpirit Health • Seattle, WA

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About The Position

Where You’ll Work Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award winning health systems in Washington state - CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region. Job Summary and Responsibilities As an Environmental Services Technician, you will play a vital role in maintaining a safe and sanitary environment for our patients and staff. Your daily responsibilities will include: Thoroughly cleaning and disinfecting patient care areas (occupied, discharge, and transfer), equipment, and common spaces. Applying healthcare cleaning and disinfection best practices while safely handling chemicals and equipment. Adhering strictly to all safety, risk management, and infection control guidelines, actively contributing to a culture of safety. Participating in performance improvement initiatives focused on patient experience and cleanliness. Meticulously managing supplies, equipment, and waste disposal in line with infection prevention and safety protocols. Utilizing critical thinking and personal accountability to collaborate with the team on various facility tasks and issue resolution.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous healthcare experience preferred
• Can distinguish the differences between levels of disinfection and perform low and intermediate level disinfection.
• Ability to explain orally or in writing the differences between levels of disinfection and perform intermediate level disinfection in areas where required.
• Ability to operate necessary equipment/machines.
• Effectively uses computers and mobile devices.
• Respectfully listens to viewpoints and ideas of others.
• Communicates orally or in writing openly and candidly, creates an environment where co-workers and team members reciprocate in kind.
• Respectfully listens to viewpoints and ideas of others.
• Ability to work without close supervision

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly cleaning and disinfecting patient care areas (occupied, discharge, and transfer), equipment, and common spaces.
• Applying healthcare cleaning and disinfection best practices while safely handling chemicals and equipment.
• Adhering strictly to all safety, risk management, and infection control guidelines, actively contributing to a culture of safety.
• Participating in performance improvement initiatives focused on patient experience and cleanliness.
• Meticulously managing supplies, equipment, and waste disposal in line with infection prevention and safety protocols.
• Utilizing critical thinking and personal accountability to collaborate with the team on various facility tasks and issue resolution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees