Environmental Svcs Tech I

CommonSpirit Health; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision benefits

Paid vacation

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a Healthcare Cleaning Associate in the Brazos Valley region to perform daily disinfection of patient care areas and related spaces. You will follow CDC guidelines and safety procedures while maintaining cleanliness and contributing to patient experience metrics.

The role emphasizes safe chemical handling, proper storage of hazardous materials, and adherence to hospital safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Preferred experience in housekeeping in high-traffic facilities such as hospitals, clinics, hotels, casinos, convention centers, schools, etc.

Responsibilities

• Sanitize and disinfect patient rooms, nurses' stations, waiting areas, meeting rooms, offices, corridors, and common areas.
• Maintain safety guidelines when using cleaning chemicals and disposing of hazardous materials.
• Inventory and properly store hazardous materials and display caution signs to prevent injuries.

Skills

Safety awareness

Disinfection procedures

Infection control

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

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.

• Sanitize and disinfect specific areas such as patient rooms, nurse's stations, waiting areas, meeting rooms, offices, corridors, and common areas
• Contribute to hospital efficiency and integrity by maintaining quality cleanliness in accordance with hospital and CDC guidelines
• Understand and utilize all safety guidelines and procedures when using cleaning chemicals and disposing of hazardous materials
• Inventory and ensure proper storage of hazardous materials for ignitability (flammable), corrosivity (rust), reactivity (explosive), toxicity (poison), etc.
• Appropriately display signs to prevent injuries of patients, employees, and visitors such as slips and/or falls

Job Requirements Minimum Qualifications Preferred

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in housekeeping or commercial cleaning in high traffic facilities such as hospitals, clinics, hotels, casinos, convention centers, schools, and the like

• While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, paid vacation, FSA, matching retirement plans, and more.

Where You'll Work

St. Joseph Health has been caring for the communities in and surrounding the Brazos Valley since 1936 (Bryan/College Station, Navasota, Caldwell, Madisonville (TX)). St. Joseph has a Level III Trauma Center, the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley.

St. Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region. As an integrated healthcare system St. Joseph Health includes a comprehensive network of over 100 employed providers including primary care physicians specialists and advanced practice clinicians. The network includes more than 30 ambulatory clinics featuring Primary Care, Express Clinics and Imaging and Diagnostic Services.

Pay Range

$15.00 - $20.12 /hour