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Virginia Mason Medical Center

Environmental Svcs Tech

Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127

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Job Summary and Responsibilities Join our dedicated team as an Environmental Services Technician and directly contribute to the well‑being and safety of our patients and staff. You'll be instrumental in creating a pristine and hygienic environment every single day.

In this role, you will:

Ensure Impeccable Cleanliness:

Perform daily cleaning and disinfection of patient care areas (occupied, discharge, and transfer), medical equipment, and all common areas, meeting the highest healthcare standards.

Apply Specialized Skills:

Demonstrate proficiency in healthcare cleaning and disinfection principles, safely handling chemicals and operating specialized equipment.

Champion Safety:

Be a proactive advocate for safety by rigorously following all organizational safety, risk management, and infection control guidelines.

Enhance Patient Experience:

Actively participate in initiatives designed to improve both cleanliness metrics and the overall patient experience.

Maintain Operational Excellence:

Efficiently manage supplies, equipment, and waste disposal, ensuring strict compliance with all infection prevention and safety protocols.

Team Up for Success:

Leverage your critical thinking and accountability to collaborate with colleagues on various facility tasks and effective issue resolution.

Job Requirements Required

Ability to explain orally or in writing the differences between levels of disinfection and perform intermediate level disinfection in areas where required

Knowledge and skills in the use of power equipment, conventional and high-speed floor machines, carpet cleaning equipment, wet, dry and power vacuum equipment and push sweeper

Ability to operate necessary equipment/machines

Effectively uses computers and mobile devices

Respectfully listens to viewpoints and ideas of others

Communicates orally or in writing openly and candidly, creates an environment where co‑workers and team members reciprocate in kind

Ability to work without close supervision.

Preferred

High School diploma or GED

Previous healthcare experience

Where You'll Work Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award‑winning health systems in Washington state - CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington, our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region.

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