Environmental Service Technician PT-Baytown

Environmental Service Technician PT-Baytown

At Houston Methodist, the Environmental Services (EVS) Technician position performs a variety of general as well as moderately complex cleaning tasks in assigned specialty areas to provide a safe and attractive environment for patients, guests, and staff. This position maintains environmental and infection control standards within established policies and procedures. In addition, the EVS Technician follows Association of Operating Room Nurses (AORN) standards for turnover and terminal cleaning of procedure rooms. This position works with floor maintenance equipment and chemicals as well as handling and interaction with hazardous materials for appropriate disposal, conference room set ups and linen distribution, collection and tracking, as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Interacts in a positive, professional manner with patients, family and staff
• Actively participates in meetings, huddles and with other team members using positive communication
• Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team focused work unit to achieve optimal results
• Responds promptly and positively to requests for assistance with directions and information from patients, staff and visitors
• Promptly responds to all assignments to create an environment that is conducive for healing. Communicates and documents any facility or patient related issues to management, as appropriate
• Performs efficient room cleaning processes ensuring timely patient admissions
• Follows department process for room cleaning and discharge inspections, with the goal of meeting or exceeding HCAHPS cleanliness scores
• Achieves discharge, daily room cleaning and assigned area turnaround times, as appropriate
• During discharge activity, tracks, logs, and notifies appropriate management of safety and repair needs for equipment
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety rules. Corrects minor safety hazards and observes standard infection control precautions and complies with OSHA standards
• Performs cleaning / maintenance procedures for floors and uses appropriate equipment; collects, transports and disposes of solid / biohazard waste; follows cleaning procedures in assigned areas (e.g., surgical, procedural or isolation areas); transports linen and assists with quality assurance by examining and identifying linen quality
• Aproperly uses and stores chemicals, paper goods, supplies, and equipment; reports, tracks and assesses wasteful practices
• Manages time effectively and prioritizes daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime
• Participates in continuing education and in-service programs; contributes to EVS governance and improves department processes

Qualifications

Education

High School diploma or equivalent education preferred (e.g., GED, homeschool equivalency, partial or full post-secondary education).

Work Experience

One year of experience preferred.

Licenses And Certifications

Required : DOTHAZMAT Certification (DOT) — US Department Of Transportation Hazardous Materials Certification within 90 days

Licenses And Certifications - Preferred

Driver License (State licensure).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Demonstrates the skills and competencies to safely perform the job, with ongoing assessments; proficient in English for safe and effective communication; effective customer service communication with patients, physicians, family members and coworkers; ability to access department and hospital system information; multi-tasking; ability to work with minimal supervision; safe use of housekeeping equipment and chemicals.

Supplemental Requirements

Work Attire

Uniform yes; Scrubs yes; Business professional no; Other (department approved) yes

On-Call

Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies; On Call : No

Travel

Travel specifications may vary by department; May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area : No; May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area : No

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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