Environmental Svs Associate

CommonSpirit Health; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health's Mercy Hospital Bakersfield is seeking an Environmental Services Technician to maintain patient rooms and hospital areas in a clean, sanitized condition. You will perform routine cleaning, restock supplies, and follow proper disposal procedures for biohazard materials while upholding safety standards.

You'll work to protect patients, visitors, and staff by ensuring cleanliness and hygiene across public and care areas, aligning with hospital regulations and best practices in

Qualifications

• High School Graduate General Studies or 2 years equivalent work experience, upon hire or
• High School GED General Studies or 2 years equivalent work experience, upon hire and
• None, upon hire

Responsibilities

• Performs cleaning of public and patient care areas to established standards.
• Must score 2 or fewer discrepancies on current Medi-Dyn Assessment Tool.
• Must follow Hospital Safety Regulations 100% of the time.
• Must practice proper hand hygiene 100% of the time.
• Uses properly and cares for cleaning equipment and chemicals for job assignment.
• Observes Universal Precautions 100% of the time.

Skills

Cleaning protocols

Safety compliance

Hand hygiene

Education

High School Diploma

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.

• Performs cleaning of public and patient care areas to established standards.
• Must score 2 or fewer discrepancies on current Medi-Dyn Assessment Tool.
• Must follow Hospital Safety Regulations 100% of the time.
• Must practice proper hand hygiene 100% of the time.
• Uses properly and cares for cleaning equipment and chemicals for job assignment.
• Observes Universal Precautions 100% of the time.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Graduate General Studies or 2 years equivalent work experience, upon hire or
• High School GED General Studies or 2 years equivalent work experience, upon hire and
• None, upon hire

Preferred

• Previous Housekeeping or Guest services experience

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1910, Dignity Health - Mercy Hospital is a 229-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Bakersfield, California. Serving nearly 90,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including Level II NICU, cancer care, women’s health, and orthopedics. Additionally, Mercy Hospital Downtown & Mercy Hospital Southwest have been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. They are both Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Centers. Mercy Hospital Downtown offers the only inpatient Oncology Unit in Bakersfield while Mercy Hospital Southwest has the only Obstetric Emergency Department in Bakersfield.

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