Environmental Services Technician 5pm-1:30am

UMC Health System; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

UMC Health System is seeking an Environmental Services Technician for the 5pm-1:30am shift at the Main Campus. You will perform housekeeping in patient rooms and public areas, adhering to infection control and safety protocols to protect patients and staff.

Responsibilities include cleaning, disinfecting isolation rooms, handling medical waste, and delivering linen exchanges. The role requires a High School diploma or GED and at least one year of environmental service experience, preferably in a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum 1 year housekeeping or environmental service experience, preferably in a hospital.
• Ability to follow infection control procedures and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide housekeeping in patient rooms and assigned areas, including isolation settings.
• Clean public areas, vacuum, baseboards, vents, and elevators.
• Disinfect isolation rooms and handle waste according to procedures.
• Exchange full sharp boxes and deliver linen exchange carts.
• Maintain organized utility rooms and adhere to PPE requirements.

Skills

Infection Control Cleaning

Verbal & Written Communication

Safety & PPE Handling

Basic Tool Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Environmental Services Technician 5pm-1:30am - Logo### Environmental Services Technician 5pm-1:30amApply: UMC Main Campus: Full time: Posted Today: R21622We’ve learned that what is best for patients is also best for employees. Learn more about why we are one of the Best Companies to Work for in Texas.Job Summary The Environmental Service Worker focuses on Infection Control and Prevention by providing proper cleaning and sanitation throughout the hospital and assigned site campuses Reports to: Supervisor, Environmental Services Job Specific Responsibilities Daily assignments may include but are not limited to: • Provide housekeeping services in patient rooms, both occupied and unoccupied, and assigned areas within the hospital and/or site campuses; Cleaning may require exposure to blood, blood borne pathogens, and bodily fluids (ie.blood, urine, vomit, etc..) • Provide housekeeping services in public areas, which includes but not limited to: vacuuming, cleaning baseboards, vents, fans, and elevators • Clean and disinfect isolation rooms such as Tuberculosis (TB), C-Diff, and COVID-19, bathrooms, collecting and disposing of regular waste (trash), spot cleaning carpets, furniture, fixtures, washing windows/walls, dusting furniture, equipment, woodwork, windowsills, countertops, etc • Exchange full sharp boxes for empty sharp boxes • Deliver clean linen exchange carts to appropriate storage areas, maintain utility rooms in an orderly fashion • All other assigned duties related to Environmental Services Education and Experience • Preferred: High School Diploma or GED • 1 year housekeeping, linen, or other environmental service experience, preferably in a hospital setting • Demonstrate basic knowledge of cleaning procedures and operating equipment after successful completion of 90 day training Required Licensures/Certifications/Registrations N/A Skills and Abilities • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of proper handling and disposing of medical infectious waste and soiled linen • Ability to properly clean and disinfect areas of blood, bodily fluids, and other pathogens • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing • Basic knowledge of hand and power tools Interaction with Other Departments and Other Relationships This position will have interaction with patients, their families, and hospital medical staff Physical Capabilities Requires wear or personal protective equipment (PPE); Ability to lift/move various types of equipment, supplies/chemicals, and furniture of light/medium weight. Work requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, bending, pushing, pulling, lifting and stretching. Environmental/Working Conditions This position is subject to indoor and outdoor environmental changes that may include varying temperatures. Exposure to chemicals used in cleaning supplies and blood/ blood borne pathogens is highly likelyUMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.\\*Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources.\\*