Environmental Svcs Tech

CommonSpirit Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health partners with St. Luke's Health-The Vintage Hospital in Northwest Houston to keep patient rooms and hospital areas clean and sanitized, helping prevent illness and injuries.

You will perform routine cleaning tasks such as sweeping, mopping, and dusting, and use specialized equipment to further disinfect the facility. The role emphasizes safety, proper disposal of biohazards, and teamwork with the patient care staff.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate General Studies and previous healthcare experience, upon hire.
• High School GED General Studies and previous healthcare experience, upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Daily cleaning and disinfection of patient care areas and equipment.
• Maintain cleaning carts and supplies; dispose waste per procedures.
• Comply with HIPAA privacy requirements.
• Apply critical thinking in daily EVS tasks.
• Operate and maintain EVS tools and equipment.
• Collaborate with the patient care team.

Education

High School General Studies

High School GED 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.

• Responsible for completing as assigned, daily occupied and discharge/transfer cleaning and disinfection of patient care areas, equipment, and other common areas.
• 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.
• Recognizes and adheres to patient privacy requirements (HIPAA).
• Practices critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to operate and properly maintain all EVS tools and equipment needed to clean and disinfect the environment.
• 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

St. Luke's Health-The Vintage Hospital is 106 bed facility that is nationally-recognized for providing high-quality, compassionate care to Northwest Houston communities including Willowbrook, Champions and Tomball. With the resources and expertise of the St. Luke's Health system, St. Luke's-The Vintage offers the latest advancements in diagnostic and surgical services, including heart care, lung health and orthopedics. St. Luke's Health is a member of CommonSpirit.