Environmental Services Technician

Parkland Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkland Health seeks an Environmental Services staff member to maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe hospital environment. Duties include cleaning assigned areas, assisting with patient room turnover, and upholding high customer service standards.

The role emphasizes following directions, proper use of cleaning materials, and teamwork with staff, patients, and visitors to support Parkland’s mission of excellent care.

Qualifications

• Must be able to follow both oral and written directions.
• Must be able to demonstrate sanitation techniques, and the use of cleaning materials; or learn the department's techniques within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Cleans assigned areas to ensure a clean, sanitary and safe environment for hospital and Parkland customers.
• May respond to the bed tracking system to quickly clean rooms after patient discharge for immediate availability.
• Promotes harmonious interactions with patients, visitors, staff and managers to support high levels of customer service.
• Maintains and cares for environmental services materials, equipment and supplies; notifies supervisor when maintenance or repairs are needed.

Skills

Follow directions

Sanitation techniques

Job description

Primary Purpose

Provides environmental services to PHHS units and departments and internal/external customers, Inclusive of some critical care areas, assuring sanitation, cleanliness, and safety in a timely manner and promotes harmonious relationships with all contacts.

Location: WISH: 1st FLR BLK 100

Primary Purpose

Provides environmental services to PHHS units and departments and internal/external customers, Inclusive of some critical care areas, assuring sanitation, cleanliness, and safety in a timely manner and promotes harmonious relationships with all contacts.

MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS

Education

• None.

Experience

• None.

Equivalent Education And/or Experience

• None.

Certification/Registration/Licensure

• None.

Skills Or Special Abilities

• Must be able to follow both oral and written directions.
• Must be able to demonstrate sanitation techniques, and the use of cleaning materials; 0R, be able to learn the department's techniques and use of cleaning materials within a ninety-day period.

Responsibilities

• Cleans assigned areas to assure the optimal clean, sanitary and safe environment for all internal/external customers of the hospital and Parkland. Assigned duties may include sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, collecting trash, bed area cleaning, buffing floors, detailing, etc. May be responsible for responding to and using the "bed tracking" system to assure immediate cleaning of rooms after patient discharge for the immediate availability of the room to newly assigned patients.
• Harmoniously works with all contacts inclusive of patients, visitors, hospital and Parkland employees and managers, to promote optimal customer services and customer satisfaction in accord with the missions and objectives of the department, the hospital and Parkland.
• Maintains, correctly uses, and cares for all environmental services materials, equipment and supplies, and notifies supervisor when supply requisitions, maintenance, and/or repair is needed to assure the optimal usage of materials and safety for department services and resources.

Job Accountabilities

• Identifies ways to improve work processes and improve customer satisfaction. Makes recommendations to supervisor, implements, and monitors results as appropriate in support of the overall goals of the department and Parkland.
• Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the field by attending seminars/workshops, reading professional journals, actively participating in professional organizations, and/or maintaining certification or licensure. Integrates knowledge gained into current work practices.
• Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws and guidelines that impact the area. Develops effective internal controls designed to promote adherence with applicable laws, accreditation agency requirements, and federal, state, and private health plans. Seeks advice and guidance as needed to ensure proper understanding.

Requisition ID: 990566