Environmental Services Technician

CHI Health Saint Francis; United States; On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI Health St. Francis is seeking an Environmental Services Technician to keep patient rooms and hospital areas clean and sanitized.

You will perform routine cleaning, use equipment to sanitize, and follow disposal procedures for biohazard materials, while supporting patient safety and comfort. Responsibilities include maintaining carts and supplies, handling waste streams, adhering to infection prevention practices and PPE protocols, and collaborating with the care team to meet cleanliness

Qualifications

• High school graduate; healthcare experience preferred.
• GED acceptable with healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Keep patient rooms and hospital areas clean and sanitized.
• Use specialized equipment and proper disposal techniques for biohazard materials.
• Refill soap dispensers, paper towels, and deliver clean linens.
• Maintain safety and infection control practices, including PPE procedures.
• Assist with housekeeping tasks per facility needs and support patient care team.

Education

High School Graduate General Studies

High School GED General Studies

Job description

Where You'll Work

CHI Health St. Francis was established in Grand Island, Neb. in 1887. Today, our hospital is a regional referral center, with more than 100 physicians and more than 1,100 team members working together to build a healthier community. Our goal is to provide patients with high-quality medical care close to home, where they can be supported by their family, friends, and community.

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. 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).

Demonstrates the ability to operate and properly maintain all EVS tools and equipment needed to clean and disinfect the environment. Recognizes and adheres to patient privacy requirements (HIPAA).

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, to mentor new Environmental Services Tech I employees, and 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