Environmental Services Technician PRN

Parkland Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkland Health is seeking an Environmental Services Associate to maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe hospital environment at the Main Campus. You will perform cleaning duties across patient areas and common spaces, ensuring timely room turnover and high sanitation standards.

You will follow written and oral directions, learn department cleaning techniques within ninety days, and collaborate with hospital staff to promote excellent service and patient comfort.

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, be able to learn the department's techniques and use of cleaning materials within a ninety-day period.

Responsibilities

• Cleans assigned areas to assure a clean, sanitary and safe environment for patients, staff and visitors; duties may include sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, trash removal, bed area cleaning, floor buffing and detail work.
• Responds to bed tracking system to ensure rooms are cleaned after patient discharge for rapid turnover to new patients.
• Maintains proper use and care of environmental services materials and equipment; notifies supervisor for supplies, maintenance or repairs as needed.

Skills

Oral & written directions

Sanitation techniques

Cleaning materials

Job description

Location: Main Hospital Bldg - 1st Flr

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.

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: 989286