• Environmental Services Tech

    Catholic Health Initiatives (The Woodlands, TX)


    Job Summary and Responsibilities

     

    The Environmental Services Tech I is responsible for executing the daily duties required to establish and maintain a safe, hygienic, and aesthetically pleasing care environment. The EVS Tech is responsible for ensuring timely room turnovers related to patient throughput within the basic principles of environmental hygiene and infection prevention.

     

    + Responsible for completing as assigned, daily occupied and discharge/transfer cleaning and disinfection of patient care areas, equipment, and other common areas.

    + Performs duties while demonstrating a working knowledge of the health care cleaning and disinfecting principles and requirements. Displays safe chemical use and equipment handling for all items within the healthcare environment.

    + Adheres to all organization safety, risk management and infection control guidelines and standards while promoting a culture of safety.

    + Actively participates in departmental performance improvement initiatives, including but not limited to initiatives to improve patient experience and cleanliness metrics.

    + Maintains cleaning cart(s), supplies, and equipment, as outlined in the Standard Work cart set up.

    + Removes waste and transports to the appropriate disposal area while identifying proper waste stream handling (i.e. regulated medical, recycle, solid, and hazardous) in accordance with established procedures and regulatory requirements.

    + Follows all infection prevention practices, including but not limited to: proper cleaning and disinfection protocols, hand hygiene, standard and isolation precautions, proper donning and doffing of personal protective equipment (PPE).

    Job Requirements

    Required Education

    None

     

    Preferred Education/Experience

     

    High Schoo/GED

     

    Previous healthcare experience

     

    Required Licensure/Certification

     

    None

     

    Where You'll Work

     

    The Woodlands Hospital a primary and secondary care hospital serving North Harris and Montgomery counties. Clinical services include cardiovascular services, diagnostic imaging, women’s services (digital mammography and bone density studies), neurosciences, pediatric care (Newborn and Level II nurseries) and surgery, pathology and pulmonary services, and sleep disorders. Clinical affiliations include The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center’s Radiation Treatment Center, and Texas Children’s Hospital.

    Pay Range

    $15.00 - $18.32 /hour

     

    We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.