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Environmental Services Technician

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.

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

One year of experience preferred

DOTHAZMAT Certification (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Houston Methodist US Department Of Transportation Hazardous Materials Certification

Driver License - State Licensure

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 manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of 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, 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 manner consistent with a customer service focus

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.

Responds promptly and positively to requests for assistance with directions and information from patients, staff and visitors

Promptly responds to all assignments to create an environment that is conducive for healing. Communicates and documents any facility or patient related issues to management, as appropriate.

Performs efficient room cleaning processes ensuring timely patient admissions

Follows department process for room cleaning and discharge inspections, as appropriate, with the goal of meeting or exceeding HCAHPS cleanliness scores.

Achieves discharge, daily room cleaning and assigned area turn-around 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 one or more of the following:
Follows proper cleaning/maintenance procedures for all floor types utilizing equipment, as appropriate. Collects, transports and disposes of solid/biohazard waste through proper procedures. Follows identified cleaning procedures, which may include utilizing specialty equipment, in assigned areas (e.g. surgical, procedural or isolation areas, etc.). Uses appropriate transporting techniques for clean or soiled linen and assists with quality assurance by examining, identifying and rejecting poor quality linen.

Appropriately uses and stores chemicals, paper goods, supplies, and equipment utilized during a shift. Reports, tracks and assesses wasteful practices.

Manages time effectively and…