Environmental Services Tech - Swing Shift

Wellfound; 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

Job summary

Wellfound in Tacoma, WA is seeking an Environmental Services Tech to maintain a clean and sanitary environment. The role involves adhering to infection control policies and utilizing computer systems for tracking work.

Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and effective communication skills. This is a union position with robust benefits including medical insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must effectively communicate in English, both orally and in writing.
• Must be able to independently use a computer multiple times per day.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and sanitary environment in patient care and administrative areas.
• Follow infection control policies and procedures.
• Dispose of medical waste according to regulatory requirements.
• Use computer tools to track work progress.
• Collaborate with other staff to ensure efficient operations.
• Adhere to HIPAA and Privacy laws.

Skills

Effective oral/written English communication skills

Ability to independently utilize a computer

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position: Environmental Services Tech - Swing Shift

Location: Tacoma, WA

Job Id: 671

# of Openings: 1

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

An Environmental Services tech will assist where necessary 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
• 403B with discretionary match for those that participate in the plan and meet work requirements
• Paid Time Off - You will 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 hours 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 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.