Hospital Environmental Services Technician

Memorialhospitalgardena; Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hospital of Gardena in Gardena, CA is seeking an Environmental Services technician to clean patient care and non-patient areas under supervision. Duties include high/low dusting, restroom and fixture cleaning, terminal cleaning of isolation rooms, and helping nursing by moving beds and handling waste.

The role emphasizes adherence to the hospital's 7-step cleaning procedures, HIPAA, and AIDET patient communication; prior EVS experience is preferred and teamwork is essential in

Qualifications

• Two (2) years hospital EVS experience preferred.
• Critical thinking, service excellence and interpersonal communication skills, ability to read/comprehend written instructions, strong organizational skills, ability to follow verbal instructions, and PC skills.
• A capacity to learn, synthesize, make critical judgments, work independently, place patients and families first, and collaborate with the team members who are recognized leaders within healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Conducts a complete clean of patient and treatment rooms.
• Cleaning of offices and Nursing Stations.
• Cleaning of restrooms, tub rooms, utility rooms, nourishment rooms, showers, and fixtures.
• Mopping and vacuuming of assigned areas.
• Terminal Cleaning and Isolation Rooms
• Responds to all calls for their assigned areas.
• Implements the 7 step cleaning procedures. Uses clear, concise, professional communication with coworkers, patients, all customers internal and external.
• Uses AIDET in interactions with patients and family members.
• Acts with a sense of urgency when performing tasks.
• Basic unit/department maintenance such as keeping files, drawers, cabinets free from unnecessary clutter.
• Reports on any equipment and or environmental issues for repair.
• Abides by HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) regulations.
• Speaks up to stop the line and escalates potential safety events if necessary.
• Completes and attends monthly training assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

EVS experience

Critical thinking

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Reading/comprehension

Verbal communication

Computer skills

Job description

Memorial Hospital of Gardena in Gardena, CA is seeking an Environmental Services technician to clean patient care and non-patient areas under supervision. Duties include high/low dusting, restroom and fixture cleaning, terminal cleaning of isolation rooms, and helping nursing by moving beds and handling waste.

The role emphasizes adherence to the hospital's 7-step cleaning procedures, HIPAA, and AIDET patient communication; prior EVS experience is preferred and teamwork is essential in