Environmental Services Technician

Americanmercyhomecare; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington, KY is seeking an Environmental Services Technician to clean and sanitize patient rooms and all areas of the hospital. You will perform daily cleaning tasks, use specialized equipment, and follow biohazard disposal procedures to protect patients, visitors, and staff.

The role requires diligence, strong safety standards, and teamwork with the patient care team. Experience in healthcare cleaning and knowledge of infection control is valued.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safety and infection prevention practices.
• Understanding of patient privacy requirements (HIPAA).

Responsibilities

• Daily cleaning and disinfection of patient care areas and common spaces.
• Operate cleaning equipment and follow chemical handling procedures.
• Follow disposal procedures for biohazard materials and PPE use.
• Support patient care team with safe, clean, and comfortable environment.

Skills

Safety awareness

HIPAA awareness

Education

High School Graduate General Studies and Previous healthcare experience.

High School GED General Studies and Previous healthcare experience.

Job description

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.
• Demonstrates the ability to operate and properly maintain all EVS tools and equipment needed to clean and disinfect the environment. 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

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

Welcome to Saint Joseph Hospital, a 433-bed hospital founded in 1877 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth as the first hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Led by Sister Euphrasia Stafford, the mission to provide compassionate care to the underserved is still carried out today. Saint Joseph Hospital holds over two dozen national ranks and recognitions and is recognized as a 2024 Best Place to Work in Kentucky.

Saint Joseph is part of CommonSpirit Health, a non-profit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. With approximately 175,000 team members and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians.

Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2,200 care centers serving 24 states.