Environmental Svcs Tech

CommonSpirit Health; Hot Springs (AR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health's CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs is seeking an Environmental Services Technician to maintain a clean, safe hospital environment. You will perform routine cleaning, sanitize patient rooms, and dispose of biohazard materials following safety and infection-control guidelines.

Responsibilities include cleaning and restocking supplies, operating EVS equipment, and supporting the patient care team. A high school diploma or GED is preferred; previous healthcare experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform routine cleaning tasks in a hospital setting.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and waste disposal guidelines.
• Comfort using cleaning equipment and following PPE procedures.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect patient rooms and common areas daily.
• Restock supplies and manage waste streams per regulatory requirements.
• Operate EVS equipment and follow safety and infection-control standards.
• Collaborate with the patient care team to support safety and cleanliness.

Skills

Cleaning & sanitation

Infection control

PPE protocols

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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

CHI St. Vincent, a regional health network serving Arkansas, is part of CommonSpirit Health. We have served Arkansas since 1888 with a history of many firsts. Together with more than 4,500 coworkers, 1,000 medical staff, and 500 volunteers, we consistently receive praise for care advancements. With more than 280 licensed beds, CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs is a faith-based, not-for-profit organization serving the health care needs of Hot Springs, Ark., and surrounding communities. CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs and CHI St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock are two of just over 400 Magnet hospitals nationwide and two of just four in Arkansas. As a Magnet institution, CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs achieved Magnet status for the first time on October 14, 2020 and employs the highest standards of quality and ensures that patient care and safety are the top priority. Studies show that Magnet hospitals have better overall patient outcomes than non-Magnet hospitals.

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

CHI St. Vincent provides you with the same level of care you provide to others. We care about our team member well-being and offer benefits that complement and support your work/life balance