Hospital Sanitation & Safety Technician

CommonSpirit Health; Sherwood (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health's CHI St Vincent is seeking an Environmental Services Technician to keep patient rooms and hospital areas clean and sanitized, protecting everyone from infectious diseases and hazards. You will perform routine cleaning and learn to use disinfecting chemicals and equipment according to location-specific procedures.

You will refill supplies, dispose of medical waste following proper methods, and interact warmly with patients, visitors, and staff, contributing to a safe and

Qualifications

• None, 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

High School GED General Studies

Job description

CommonSpirit Health's CHI St Vincent is seeking an Environmental Services Technician to keep patient rooms and hospital areas clean and sanitized, protecting everyone from infectious diseases and hazards. You will perform routine cleaning and learn to use disinfecting chemicals and equipment according to location-specific procedures.

You will refill supplies, dispose of medical waste following proper methods, and interact warmly with patients, visitors, and staff, contributing to a safe and