Environmental Services Tech

Dignity Health; Phoenix (AZ); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 31.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

AZ General Hospital Laveen is hiring an Environmental Service Technician to maintain a clean and safe patient environment. You will clean patient care areas, equipment and common spaces daily, ensuring proper disinfection and waste handling in line with infection prevention protocols.

You will collaborate with care teams, follow safety guidelines, and communicate effectively with patients, visitors, and staff to support a positive patient experience.

Formación

• Must follow cleaning and disinfection guidelines in healthcare settings.
• Adhere to infection prevention practices, hand hygiene, PPE.
• Maintain sanitation of patient rooms, equipment and common areas.
• Communicate effectively with patients, visitors and staff.

Responsabilidades

• Perform daily cleaning and disinfection of patient care areas and equipment.
• Maintain cleaning carts, supplies and waste disposal per procedures.
• Follow health care cleaning principles and proper chemical handling.
• Adhere to infection prevention guidelines and PPE protocols.

Conocimientos

Cleaning protocols

Infection control

Communication

Safety awareness

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

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)

Job Requirements

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

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.