Hospital Sanitation & Safety Technician

CHI; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI St Vincent is seeking an Environmental Services Technician to keep patient rooms and hospital areas clean and sanitized to protect patients, staff and visitors from infectious diseases and hazards. The role involves routine cleaning, sanitizing with approved methods, restocking supplies, and safe disposal of medical waste.

A friendly, helpful demeanor helps ensure comfort and safety across departments. You will learn and apply proper disposal techniques for biohazard materials, use

Qualifications

• Required: None, upon hire.
• Preferred: High School Graduate General Studies and Previous healthcare experience., upon hire
• Preferred: High School GED General Studies and Previous healthcare experience., upon hire

Responsibilities

• Provide routine cleaning and decluttering to appropriate areas of the hospital - dusting, sweeping, mopping, and disposing of trash.
• Sanitize appropriate areas of the hospital using approved tools and routines which may vary by location. Patient rooms, emergency rooms, and operating rooms will all have their own procedures and vary from the hallways, nurses’ stations, waiting areas, and restrooms. Use proper chemicals, procedures, and equipment to clean and disinfect surfaces thoroughly.
• Restock supplies as needed in supply areas, common areas, and patient rooms. This may include soap, paper towels, bath tissue, facial tissue, bath linens, bed linens and your own cleaning supplies in supply closets.
• Learn and follow proper techniques for disposal of all medical waste, including biological or biohazard waste such as bodily fluids or sharp implements.
• Remain patient, kind and personable in all interactions with patients, visitors and staff.

Education

High School Graduate General Studies and Previous healthcare experience.

High School GED General Studies and Previous healthcare experience.

Job description

CHI St Vincent is seeking an Environmental Services Technician to keep patient rooms and hospital areas clean and sanitized to protect patients, staff and visitors from infectious diseases and hazards. The role involves routine cleaning, sanitizing with approved methods, restocking supplies, and safe disposal of medical waste.

A friendly, helpful demeanor helps ensure comfort and safety across departments. You will learn and apply proper disposal techniques for biohazard materials, use