Environmental Services Tech

CommonSpirit Health; Federal Way (WA); Presencial; USD 31.000 - 49.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking an Environmental Services Technician to keep patient rooms and hospital areas clean and sanitized, protecting patients and staff from infectious diseases and hazards. You will perform routine cleaning, use specialized equipment, and learn proper disposal techniques for biohazard materials while replenishing supplies and delivering clean linens.

Strong attention to safety and teamwork are essential as you support patient care teams and facility

Formación

• Any combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Responsabilidades

• Performs daily occupied, discharge, and transfer cleaning and disinfection of patient care areas, equipment, and common spaces in accordance with healthcare environmental services standards.
• Follows infection prevention, safety, risk management, and HIPAA guidelines, including proper PPE use, hand hygiene, isolation precautions, and waste stream handling procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of healthcare cleaning principles, safe chemical usage, and proper operation and maintenance of EVS equipment and tools.
• Maintains cleaning carts, supplies, and equipment while ensuring work areas meet cleanliness, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Collaborates with the patient care team, applies critical thinking and accountability, and resolves concerns using appropriate resources and communication.
• Supports departmental and facility operations through performance improvement initiatives, mentoring new staff, and assisting with additional facility needs such as conference room setups, stairwells, elevators, and cubicle curtain changes.
• Job Requirements*Any combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Conocimientos

Healthcare experience

Educación

High School Graduate General Studies

High School GED General Studies

Descripción del empleo

*Job Summary and Responsibilities*

As our *Environmental Services Technician*, you'll keep our patient rooms and all areas of the hospital clean and sanitized. This protects everyone from potential illness or injury due to infectious diseases or other hazards.

Every day, you will perform routine cleaning tasks such as sweeping, mopping, or dusting. You will also use specialized equipment and techniques to further sanitize our facility. This role requires you to learn and adhere to proper disposal techniques for biohazard materials, including bodily fluids or sharp objects. You may also refill soap dispensers, paper towel dispensers, and other supplies, as well as deliver clean linens.

To be successful in this role, you are thorough and committed to safety. You truly are the most important component contributing to the safety and comfort of our patients, visitors, and staff. A well-maintained facility with compassionate staff brings comfort and peace of mind to patients, their loved ones, and all who serve here.

• Performs daily occupied, discharge, and transfer cleaning and disinfection of patient care areas, equipment, and common spaces in accordance with healthcare environmental services standards.
• Follows infection prevention, safety, risk management, and HIPAA guidelines, including proper PPE use, hand hygiene, isolation precautions, and waste stream handling procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of healthcare cleaning principles, safe chemical usage, and proper operation and maintenance of EVS equipment and tools.
• Maintains cleaning carts, supplies, and equipment while ensuring work areas meet cleanliness, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Collaborates with the patient care team, applies critical thinking and accountability, and resolves concerns using appropriate resources and communication.
• Supports departmental and facility operations through performance improvement initiatives, mentoring new staff, and assisting with additional facility needs such as conference room setups, stairwells, elevators, and cubicle curtain changes.
• Job Requirements*Any combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Preferred

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

Where You'll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person - body, mind, and spirit - in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

*Pay Range*

$22.34 - $35.91 /hour