Environmental Services Tech

Dignity Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

AZ General Hospital Laveen is seeking an Environmental Service Technician to maintain a clean, hygienic, and aesthetically pleasing care environment. You will interact with patients and staff, ensuring timely room turnovers and adherence to infection prevention standards.

You will perform daily cleaning and disinfection in patient areas, practice safe chemical handling, and support a culture of safety and excellence in patient care.

Qualifications

• Proficient in cleaning and infection control protocols.
• Prioritize safety and waste management.
• Maintain strong work ethic and accountability.
• Communicate effectively with patients, visitors and staff.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily occupied and discharge/transfer cleaning and disinfection of patient care areas, equipment, and common areas.
• Demonstrate knowledge of healthcare cleaning/disinfection principles and safe chemical/equipment handling.
• Maintain cleaning carts, supplies and equipment; manage waste streams per procedures and regulations.
• Follow infection prevention practices including hand hygiene, isolation precautions and proper PPE use.

Skills

Infection control protocols

Safety awareness

Waste management

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Previous healthcare experience

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Environmental Service Technician, you will help be responsible for executing the daily duties required to establish and maintain a safe, hygienic, and aesthetically pleasing care environment. While executing the assigned responsibilities, you will have contact/interactions with patients, visitors, and clinical and non-clinical staff. You will also be responsible for ensuring timely room turnovers related to patient throughout within the basic principles of environmental hygiene and infection prevention. The Environmental Services Technician, in accordance with organizational standards of quality, is an essential contributor to cleaning, disinfection, infection prevention and patient experience.

Every day you will be responsible for maintaining a clean, hygienic and aesthetically pleasing environment in a healthcare setting.

To be successful in this role, you must be proficient in cleaning and infection control protocols, prioritize safety and waste management, consistently follow all guidelines, maintain a strong work ethic, be accountable and communicate effectively.

• 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
• 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
• Follows all infection prevention practices, including but not limited to: proper cleaning and disinfection protocols, hand hygiene, standard and isolation precautions, proper donning and doffing of personal protective equipment (PPE)

Preferred

• High School Diploma or GED
• Previous healthcare experience

Where You'll Work

Hello Humankindness

Where Compassion Meets Innovation: Your Career at AZ General Hospital Laveen

Are you ready to be part of something bigger? At AZ General Hospital Laveen, we're not just a healthcare facility - we're a close-knit community dedicated to making a tangible difference in the lives of our neighbors. As a 16-bed non-profit hospital, we offer a unique opportunity to provide highly personalized, quality healthcare right here in Laveen, Arizona, and the surrounding areas.

Join a Legacy of Care, Shape the Future of Health.

We are a proud member of CommonSpirit Health, a national leader operating over 2,200 care sites across 24 states. This means immense resources, unparalleled opportunities for growth, and the chance to contribute to making healthcare accessible to nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents.

But at Laveen, you'll experience the best of both worlds:

• The Power of Proximity: In our intimate 16-bed setting, you'll foster deeper connections with your patients, their families, and your colleagues. You'll truly see the impact of your work every single day.
• A Collaborative Spirit: We work hand-in-hand with SJHMC Arizona, fostering a dynamic environment of shared knowledge and best practices. You'll be part of a team that thrives on innovation and mutual support.
• Impactful Innovation: We believe in delivering care in new and innovative ways. If you're someone who thinks creatively, embraces challenges, and is eager to explore cutting-edge solutions, you'll find your perfect home here.

If these values resonate with you, and you're ready to contribute your skills, compassion, and innovative spirit to a team that truly cares, then you belong with us.

Pay Range

$18.00 - $22.75 /hour