Environmental Svcs Tech

CHI St Vincent Hot Springs; Hot Springs (AR); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs is seeking an Environmental Services Technician to keep patient rooms and hospital areas clean and sanitized, protecting patients and staff from infections.

You will perform routine cleaning, handle waste and biohazard materials, learn proper disposal methods, maintain cleaning carts, and support a safe, comfortable hospital environment for all. Adherence to safety protocols and compassionate service are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in healthcare settings preferred.
• Ability to follow safety and infection control standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cleaning of patient care areas, equipment and common areas.
• Utilize cleaning procedures and equipment to sanitize spaces.
• Adhere to waste disposal and PPE protocols for safety and compliance.
• Maintain cleaning carts and manage supplies per standard work.
• Support quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient experience.

Skills

Cleaning

Safety awareness

Waste management

PPE usage

Education

High School GED General Studies

High School Diploma General Studies

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.

• Cleaning and Disinfection: Completing daily occupied and discharge/transfer cleaning of patient care areas, equipment, and common areas using established healthcare disinfecting principles.


• Safety and Infection Control: Adhering to all safety, risk management, and infection control standards, including hand hygiene, isolation precautions, and the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).


• Waste Management: Identifying and transporting various waste streams (regulated medical, recycle, solid, and hazardous) to appropriate disposal areas in accordance with regulatory requirements.


• Operational Maintenance: Maintaining cleaning carts and supplies according to standard work setups and safely handling all chemicals and equipment.


• Quality Improvement: Actively participating in departmental initiatives to improve the patient experience and cleanliness metrics.

Job Requirements

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