Environmental Services Tech

CHI; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider seeks an Environmental Services Technician in Houston, TX. This role involves cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms and common areas to protect against potential hazards and infections. Candidates should preferably have a High School diploma/GED and previous healthcare experience. The pay range for this position is $17.00 per hour, offering an opportunity to contribute to patient safety and cleanliness standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Keep patient rooms and all areas clean and sanitized.
• Complete daily cleaning and disinfection of patient care areas.
• Maintain cleaning carts, supplies, and equipment.

Education

High School/GED

Job description

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.

• Responsible for completing as assigned, daily occupied and discharge/transfer cleaning and disinfection of patient care areas, equipment, and other common areas.
• Performs duties while demonstrating a working knowledge of the health care cleaning and disinfecting principles and requirements. Displays safe chemical use and equipment handling for all items within the healthcare environment.
• Adheres to all organization safety, risk management and infection control guidelines and standards while promoting a culture of safety.
• Actively participates in departmental performance improvement initiatives, including but not limited to initiatives to improve patient experience and cleanliness metrics.
• Maintains cleaning cart(s), supplies, and equipment, as outlined in the Standard Work cart set up.
• Removes waste and transports to the appropriate disposal area while identifying proper waste stream handling (i.e. regulated medical, recycle, solid, and hazardous) in accordance with established procedures and regulatory requirements.

Job Requirements

Required Education

None

Preferred Education/Experience

• High Schoo/GED
• Previous healthcare experience

Required Licensure/Certification

None

Where You'll Work

St. Luke's Health–The Vintage Hospital provides high-quality, compassionate care for residents of the Willowbrook, Champions, and Tomball areas of Northwest Houston. With the resources of the St. Luke’s Health system, we are able to deliver the most advanced care available to our Northwest Houston community. The Vintage Hospital offers the latest in diagnostic and surgical expertise, including heart care, women’s health, and orthopedics.

Pay Range

$17.00 - $17.00 /hour