Environmental Services Technician

Prime Healthcare; Mission (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical insurance benefit plan

401K

Job summary

Prime Healthcare is looking for an Environmental Services Technician at Mission Regional Medical Center in Mission, TX. This per diem role involves cleaning and disinfecting patient rooms and common areas, handling medical waste, and ensuring a high level of cleanliness throughout the facility. Preferred qualifications include experience in acute care hospital environmental service techniques and a high school diploma. The company offers competitive compensation and medical benefits.

Qualifications

• 1 year of knowledge in environmental service practices preferred.
• Ability to read and understand cleaning protocols is essential.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect patient rooms and common areas to prevent infections.
• Dispose of medical waste according to hospital protocols.
• Restock cleaning supplies in various areas as needed.

Skills

Knowledge of acute care hospital environmental service techniques

Effective communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an Environmental Services Technician, also referred to as an EVS Tech or Environmental Aide. The EVS Tech ensures a safe and healthy environment by cleaning and disinfecting patient rooms, operating rooms, and common areas to prevent infection. The EVS Tech will handle waste disposal, restock supplies, maintain floors and surfaces, and respond to urgent cleaning needs. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PD/PRN as needed.

Shift’s Available: Varied

Employment Type: Per Diem (PD / PRN)

Hours: Variable

Location: Mission Regional Medical Center – Mission, TX

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• Competitive compensation
• Medical insurance benefit plan
• 401K

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• Clean and disinfect patient rooms, operating rooms, and common areas to prevent the spread of infections
• Properly dispose of medical and hazardous waste according to hospital protocols
• Restock supplies like gloves, masks, and cleaning materials in various hospital areas
• Clean and maintain floors, restrooms, and other surfaces using specialized equipment and chemicals
• Respond to urgent cleaning needs such as spills or contamination incidents and communicate promptly using phone, handheld radios, pagers, and other devices
• Maintain a high level of cleanliness within the hospital and adjacent buildings, which may require traveling between facilities independently

Qualifications

Before we go any further, we do have some deal‑breakers. You must have:

• One (1) year of knowledge within acute care hospital environmental service techniques, practices and procedures preferred.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• Must be able to read, understand and communicate effectively.

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/