Hospital Environmental Services Tech - Clean & Disinfect

Dignity Health; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health is seeking an Environmental Services Tech at St. John’s Regional Medical Center in Oxnard, CA. The role involves cleaning and disinfecting patient rooms and common areas to maintain sanitary conditions in a hospital setting.

You will operate cleaning equipment, respond to cleaning requests from clinical staff, restock supplies, and maintain confidentiality while working with the healthcare team. Proficiency in English is required and prior experience in housekeeping is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience utilizing basic housekeeping practices and procedures.
• Proper handling/disposal of infectious waste.
• Proper safety skills in handling of housekeeping chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect patient rooms, exam rooms, restrooms and common areas following hospital infection-control standards.
• Safely handle, transport, and dispose of bio-hazard waste, regular trash and linens according to regulatory guidelines.
• Operate cleaning equipment including floor scrubbers, vacuums, and disinfectant sprayers.
• Converse, comprehend and communicate verbally in English.
• Respond to cleaning requests from nursing units, clinical staff, and supervisors in a timely manner.
• Restock supplies such as hand sanitizer, paper products, soap and PPE in assigned areas.
• Work tactfully and effectively with team members, patients and visitors.
• Maintain confidentiality of issues and materials designed as such.

Skills

Basic housekeeping

Infectious waste handling

Chemical safety

Job description

Dignity Health is seeking an Environmental Services Tech at St. John’s Regional Medical Center in Oxnard, CA. The role involves cleaning and disinfecting patient rooms and common areas to maintain sanitary conditions in a hospital setting.

You will operate cleaning equipment, respond to cleaning requests from clinical staff, restock supplies, and maintain confidentiality while working with the healthcare team. Proficiency in English is required and prior experience in housekeeping is preferred.