Environmental Services Tech

CommonSpirit Health; Tacoma (WA); Sur place; USD 30 000 - 45 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health seeks an Environmental Services Technician to maintain clean, safe patient spaces. You will sanitize patient rooms and common areas daily, follow infection prevention protocols, and manage waste streams per policy.

You will also support supplies, mentor new staff when needed, and collaborate with the patient care team to uphold high cleanliness standards across the facility.

Qualifications

• Experience with healthcare cleaning protocols and PPE is preferred.
• Ability to learn and follow disposal procedures for biohazards.
• Strong attention to detail to maintain patient safety and hygiene.

Responsabilités

• Clean patient rooms and hospital areas daily and ensure sanitation.
• Disinfect surfaces using approved methods and check equipment for safety.
• Follow HIPAA privacy requirements and infection prevention practices.
• Maintain cleaning carts and replenish supplies as needed.
• Handle waste streams per procedures (regulated medical, recyclables, etc.).
• Collaborate with care teams to support patient experience and cleanliness metrics.
• Mentor new Environmental Services Tech I staff if asked.

Connaissances

Safety awareness

Infection control

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Cleaning completion

Formation

High School Diploma

GED

Description du poste

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.

• 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.

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).

Recognizes and adheres to patient privacy requirements (HIPAA).

• Practices critical thinking skills.

Demonstrates personal accountability.

Identify and utilize appropriate resources to ensure identified problems or concerns are followed through and resolved.

Demonstrates knowledge of facility safety requirements.

May be asked to perform tasks according to the various facility needs, including but not limited to: conference room set ups, cleaning of stairwells and elevators, and hanging of cubicle curtains.

May be asked to mentor new Environmental Services Tech I employees.

Ability to collaborate with others as we are a part of the patient care team.

Job Requirements

• *Job Requirements*Required
• None, upon hire

Preferred

• High School Graduate General Studies and Previous healthcare experience., upon hire or
• High School GED General Studies and Previous healthcare experience., upon hire

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 over the years 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

$22.12 - $32.87 /hour