Environmental Svcs Tech

About the Role

As an Environmental Services Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and sanitization of patient rooms and all hospital areas to protect against illness or injury from infectious diseases or other hazards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine cleaning tasks such as sweeping, mopping, and dusting.
• Utilize specialized equipment and techniques for facility sanitization.
• Learn and adhere to proper disposal techniques for biohazard materials, including bodily fluids or sharp objects.
• Refill soap dispensers, paper towel dispensers, and other supplies.
• Deliver clean linens.
• Complete assigned daily cleaning and disinfection of occupied and discharge/transfer patient care areas, equipment, and common areas.
• Maintain cleaning carts, supplies, and equipment according to Standard Work cart setup.
• Remove waste and transport to the appropriate disposal area, identifying proper waste stream handling (regulated medical, recycle, solid, and hazardous) in accordance with established procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Recognize and adhere to patient privacy requirements (HIPAA).
• Practice critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to operate and properly maintain all EVS tools and equipment needed to clean and disinfect the environment.
• Collaborate with others as part of the patient care team.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• None, upon hire

Qualifications

• Preferred: High School Graduate General Studies and Previous healthcare experience.
• Preferred: High School GED General Studies and Previous healthcare experience.