Environmental Services Technician -Cypress

Overview

At Houston Methodist, the Environmental Services (EVS) Technician position performs a variety of general as well as moderately complex cleaning tasks in assigned specialty areas to provide a safe and attractive environment for patients, guests, and staff. This position maintains environmental and infection control standards within established policies and procedures. In addition, the Environmental Services Technician position follows Association of Operating Room Nurses (AORN) standards for turnover and terminal cleaning of procedure rooms.

This position works with floor maintenance equipment and chemicals as well as handling and interaction with hazardous materials for appropriate disposal, conference room set ups and linen distribution, collection and tracking, as appropriate.

People Essential Functions

• Interacts in a positive, professional manner with patients, family and staff
• Actively participates in meetings, huddles and with other team members using positive communication
• Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team focused work unit to achieve optimal results.

Service Essential Functions

• Responds promptly and positively to requests for directions and information from patients, staff and visitors
• Responds to all assignments to create an environment conducive to healing; communicates and documents facility or patient-related issues to management, as appropriate
• Performs efficient room cleaning processes ensuring timely patient admissions

Quality/Safety Essential Functions

• Follows department process for room cleaning and discharge inspections with the goal of meeting or exceeding HCAHPS cleanliness scores
• Achieves discharge, daily room cleaning and assigned area turnaround times, as appropriate
• During discharge activity, tracks, logs, and notifies appropriate management of safety and repair needs for equipment
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety rules; corrects minor safety hazards and observes standard infection control precautions and complies with OSHA standards
• Performs cleaning/maintenance procedures for all floor types using appropriate equipment; collects, transports and disposes of solid/biohazard waste; follows identified cleaning procedures in assigned areas; uses proper transporting techniques for clean or soiled linen

Finance Essential Functions

• Appropriately uses and stores chemicals, paper goods, supplies, and equipment utilized during a shift; reports, tracks and assesses wasteful practices
• Manages time effectively and prioritizes department daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime

Growth/Innovation Essential Functions

• Assumes responsibility for growth and development; participates in continuing education and in-service programs
• Actively participates in EVS shared governance, meetings or huddles by contributing ideas towards improving the efficiency and effectiveness of department processes
• Fosters a positive and constructive teaching environment by engaging coworkers in learning opportunities that are valuable and aligned with business objectives

Note:

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.) preferred

Work Experience

• One year of experience preferred

Licenses and Certifications - Required

• DOT Haz Mat Certification (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). US Department Of Transportation Hazardous Materials Certification within 90 days

Licenses and Certifications - Preferred

• Driver License - State Licensure

KSA / Supplemental Data

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a customer service focused manner with positive language principles
• Demonstrates the ability to access information both in the department and within the hospital system to support the department as appropriate
• Multi-task oriented with the ability to complete work within designated time frames
• Ability to accurately and efficiently perform duties with minimal supervision
• Demonstrate efficient and safe use of housekeeping equipment and chemicals
• Ability to effectively communicate in a customer service focused manner

Supplemental Requirements

Work Attire

• Uniform Yes
• Scrubs Yes
• Business professional No
• Other (department approved) Yes

On-Call Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies…