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Environmental Svcs Tech

CHI, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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Overview

Environmental Svcs Tech position at CHI. Responsibilities and qualifications reflect daily cleaning, disinfection of patient care areas and related duties in a healthcare environment. Responsibilities

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 health care cleaning and disinfecting principles and requirements. Displays safe chemical use and equipment handling for 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 initiatives to improve patient experience and cleanliness metrics. Maintains cleaning cart(s), supplies, and equipment, as outlined in the Standard Work cart setup. Removes waste and transports to the appropriate disposal area, identifying proper waste stream handling (i.e., regulated medical, recycle, solid, and hazardous) per established procedures and regulatory requirements. Follows all infection prevention practices, including proper cleaning and disinfection protocols, hand hygiene, standard and isolation precautions, and proper donning and doffing of PPE. Recognizes and adheres to patient privacy requirements (HIPAA). Job Summary and Responsibilities

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

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 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 initiatives to improve patient experience and cleanliness metrics. Maintains cleaning cart(s), supplies, and equipment, as outlined in the Standard Work cart setup. Removes waste and transports to the appropriate disposal area, identifying proper waste stream handling (i.e., regulated medical, recycle, solid, and hazardous) per established procedures and regulatory requirements. Follows all infection prevention practices, including proper cleaning and disinfection protocols, hand hygiene, standard and isolation precautions, and proper donning and doffing of PPE. Recognizes and adheres to patient privacy requirements (HIPAA). Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education And Experience

None Preferred Education And Experience

High School Graduate - General Studies High School GED - General Studies Previous healthcare experience Required Licensure And Certifications

None Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Training

Can distinguish the differences between levels of disinfection and perform low and intermediate level disinfection. Ability to explain orally or in writing the differences between levels of disinfection and perform intermediate level disinfection in areas where required. Ability to operate necessary equipment/machines. Effectively uses computers and mobile devices. Listens to viewpoints and ideas of others, communicates openly and candidly, and works with others respectfully. Ability to work without close supervision. Where You'll Work

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is an internationally recognized leader in research and clinical excellence with initiatives across cardiovascular care, neuroscience, oncology, transplantation, and more. The McNair Campus is designed around the human experience and evidence-based practices for safety. The campus represents the future of healthcare through a network focused on patient care, research, and education, in collaboration with Texas Heart Institute and Baylor College of Medicine. Pay Range

$15.00 - $18.32 /hour Seniority level

Entry level Employment type

Contract Job function

Management and Manufacturing Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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