Healthcare Environmental Services Technician - Evening Shift

University of Missouri Health Care; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement options

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

MU Health Care is hiring an Environmental Services Technician to perform cleaning in a healthcare setting with a focus on infection prevention and patient confidentiality.

Position requires on-site work at University Hospital in Columbia, MO, with a 3:00pm–11:30pm shift and every-other-weekend schedule. Base pay ranges from $15.78 to $22.53 per hour, plus a $2.00 evening shift differential and union bid period details.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, plus any relevant experience as determined by the department.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine cleaning tasks in patient rooms, procedure areas, restrooms, public areas, clinics, and offices according to established protocols.
• Interacts professionally with patients, visitors, staff, and the public, using approved scripting and maintaining a service-oriented approach.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and privacy in compliance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Follows all infection control guidelines, including the use of PPE and isolation room procedures.
• Handles soiled linen, regular waste, and medical waste in accordance with department safety standards.
• Delivers and stocks clean linen, monitors par levels, and enters data using handheld or desktop computers.
• Operates equipment such as vacuums and carts safely and reports any maintenance or safety issues to the supervisor.
• Follows safety protocols when working with wet floors, ladders, and cleaning equipment to prevent accidents.
• Maintains equipment in clean, safe working condition and ensures the work area is compliant with inspection standards.
• May assist Floor Care Technicians or support team development tasks as assigned.
• May complete unit/department-specific duties as outlined in department documents.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

MU Health Care is hiring an Environmental Services Technician to perform cleaning in a healthcare setting with a focus on infection prevention and patient confidentiality.

Position requires on-site work at University Hospital in Columbia, MO, with a 3:00pm–11:30pm shift and every-other-weekend schedule. Base pay ranges from $15.78 to $22.53 per hour, plus a $2.00 evening shift differential and union bid period details.