• Environmental Svcs Tech I

    Catholic Health Initiatives (Bryan, TX)


    Job Summary and Responsibilities

     

    As our Environmental Services Technician, you'll keep our patient rooms and all areas of the hospital clean and sanitized. This protects everyone from potential illness or injury due to infectious diseases or other hazards.

     

    Every day, you will perform routine cleaning tasks such as sweeping, mopping, or dusting. You will also use specialized equipment and techniques to further sanitize our facility. This role requires you to learn and adhere to proper disposal techniques for biohazard materials, including bodily fluids or sharp objects. You may also refill soap dispensers, paper towel dispensers, and other supplies, as well as deliver clean linens.

     

    To be successful in this role, you are thorough and committed to safety. You truly are the most important component contributing to the safety and comfort of our patients, visitors, and staff. A well-maintained facility with compassionate staff brings comfort and peace of mind to patients, their loved ones, and all who serve here.

     

    + 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.

    Job Requirements

    Preferred:

    + HS Diploma/GED preferred.

    + Previous experience in commercial/healthcare cleaning preferred.

     

    Where You'll Work

     

    St. Joseph Health – Bryan/College Station, Navasota, Caldwell, Madisonville, TX. Since 1936, St. Joseph Health has been caring for the communities in and surrounding the Brazos Valley. We have a Level III Trauma Center, the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center, and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley. St. Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region. As an integrated healthcare system St. Joseph Health includes a comprehensive network of over 100 employed providers including primary care physicians specialists and advanced practice clinicians. The network includes more than 30 ambulatory clinics featuring primary care, Express Clinics, and imaging and diagnostic services.

    Pay Range

    $15.00 - $18.10 /hour

     

    We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.