Environmental Svcs Tech

About the role

As our Environmental Services Technician at CHI St. Vincent, you’ll keep patient rooms and all areas of the hospital clean and sanitized to protect everyone from potential illness or injury due to infectious diseases or other hazards. You will succeed in this job if you are thorough and committed to safety. You are a key component of safety and comfort for our patients, visitors, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine cleaning tasks such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, and disposing of trash
• Sanitize appropriate areas of the hospital using approved tools and routines, which may vary by location (patient rooms, emergency rooms, operating rooms, hallways, nurses’ stations, waiting areas, 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, including soap, paper towels, bath tissue, facial tissue, bath linens, bed linens, and 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

Requirements

• None required upon hire
• Preferred: High School Graduate or GED in General Studies and previous healthcare experience

Where You'll Work

CHI St. Vincent, a regional health network serving Arkansas, is part of CommonSpirit Health. We have served Arkansas since 1888 with a history of many firsts. Together with more than 4,500 coworkers, 1,000 medical staff, and 500 volunteers, we consistently receive praise for care advancements. CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

Pay

$15.00 – $15.69 per hour