Environmental Services Tech - Swing Shift

Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 24,851 - 46,080; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

403(b) retirement plan with discretionary match

Job summary

Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital is hiring an Environmental Services Tech to ensure a clean sanitary environment for patients and staff. This role requires effective communication, adherence to infection control policies, and proper waste disposal. The position involves working on a swing shift, 30 hours per week.

The role also includes utilizing EPIC software for tracking tasks and collaborating with team members. Candidates must possess a high school diploma, with prior experience in environmental services preferred.

Qualifications

• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to independently enter data into a computer.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and sanitary environment in the hospital.
• Adhere to infection control policies and procedures.
• Dispose of medical waste correctly.
• Use EPIC for tracking work completion.
• Collaborate with staff for routine information and maintenance work.
• Follow HIPAA and privacy laws.

Skills

Effective English communication skills

Ability to use a computer

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

Wellfound is hiring a swing shift Environmental Services Tech to join our team. This is a 30‑hour per week position, with three 10‑hour shifts from 12:00 PM–10:30 PM and rotating weekends. You must be able to work all days of the week.

Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital is a 120‑bed inpatient psychiatric hospital located in Tacoma, Washington. We are Department of Health and Joint Commission accredited. We are an acute care psychiatric hospital providing care to both voluntary and involuntary patients.

Position Information

As an Environmental Services tech, you will assist where necessary in order to provide the hospital with a clean and sanitary environment, including patient care areas, administrative areas, and floors.

Duties

• Use appropriate cleaning techniques, supplies, and safety precautions in cleaning assigned area and equipment.
• Adhere to and demonstrate knowledge for all infection control policies and procedures required to maintain the patient care environment.
• Dispose of all medical waste (regular, recyclable, and regulated) appropriately. Knowledgeable of regulatory requirements for correct waste segregation.
• Use computer to update EPIC as primary tool for tracking of individual progress of all work completed throughout the day.
• Work closely with other staff to obtain or provide routine information, submit work orders, request supplies, and schedule maintenance work.
• Follow HIPAA and Privacy laws.

Union Membership

As a condition of employment, you must join the SEIU Union within thirty (30) calendar days of employment and remain a member in good standing of the Union, unless you submit and are approved for a religious exemption.

Benefits

• Hourly: $18.04 – $33.45 an hour based on union scale experience
• Shift differentials: $1.25 an hour additional on weekends, $2.00 an hour additional at night
• Great benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Supplemental Life Insurance eligible the first of the month following 30 days of hire.
• Employee Assistance Program up on hire
• 403(b) with discretionary match for those that participate in the plan and meet work requirements.
• Paid Time Off – accrue Paid Sick and Safe Leave at 1 hour per 40 hours worked. Paid Sick leave cannot be used until 90 days after your hire date.
• Paid Time Off will be accrued based on hours worked and tenure. You will accrue 0.12 hours of PTO per hour worked until you reach the next level of accrual. PTO cannot be used until 90 days after your hire date with the exception of designated Wellfound holidays.

Requirements

• Must have effective oral/written English communication skills in order to perform the job.
• Ability to independently utilize a computer and enter data multiple times per day.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent.

Certification / License

Heart Saver through American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Work Experience

Experience in environmental services in a healthcare or hotel setting.