Job Title & Specialty Area: Environmental Services Tech l
Department: Environmental Services
Location: Plano, TX
Shift: Multiple shifts available
Job Type: On-Site
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for cleaning and disinfection, of patient care areas including but not limited to daily occupied and discharge/transfer, clinical, ancillary, support services; cleansing not limited to, dusting, vacuuming, gathering and disposing of trash and waste materials, removing linens, cleaning and disinfecting bathrooms and/or patient rooms, cleaning and disinfecting fixtures, wet mopping and other similar duties.
- Maintain assigned equipment/cleaning carts for cleanliness and have repairs made as needed. Keeps stock and restocks of supplies and equipment as needed.
- Removes waste and transports to the appropriate disposal area while identifying proper wasted streams handling (i.e. regulated medical, recycle, solid, and hazardous). Take corrective action for unsatisfactory cleanliness when observed in any area of the hospital, i.e., removing litter in public areas.
- Utilize bed tracking system (EPIC or other system) to identify cleaning needs; respond to pager or overhead pages, and assist in cleaning of emergency spills, observed or upon request.
- Recognizes and adheres to patient privacy requirements (HIPAA) Adheres to all organization safety, risk management and infection control guidelines and standards while promoting a culture of safety.
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Less than 1 year Minimum 6 months of related experience preferred
- Can demonstrate effective use of computers and/or movable devices for job performance activities preferred
EDUCATION
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
- The Association for the Health Care Environment (AHE): Certified Health Care Environmental Services Technician (CHEST) and/or Certified Surgical Cleaning Technician (CSCT) preferred
A Place Where You Belong
We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute.
Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care for You:
- Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.
- 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure
- Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)
- Caregiver Leave
- Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement >