Environmental Svcs Tech

About the Role

As an Environmental Services Technician, you will be responsible for keeping patient rooms and all areas of the hospital clean and sanitized to protect everyone from potential illness or injury.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine cleaning tasks such as sweeping, mopping, or dusting.
• Use specialized equipment and techniques to sanitize the facility.
• 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 daily occupied and discharge/transfer cleaning and disinfection of patient care areas, equipment, and other common areas.
• Maintain cleaning cart(s), supplies, and equipment, as outlined in the Standard Work cart set up.
• Remove waste and transport to the appropriate disposal area, identifying proper waste stream handling (i.e., 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.
• 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 required upon hire.

Qualifications

• Preferred: High School Graduate (General Studies) and previous healthcare experience.
• Preferred: High School GED (General Studies) and previous healthcare experience.
• Must be thorough and committed to safety.