Environmental Services Technician PT-Josie Roberts Building
Company: Houston Methodist
Location: Houston
Posted on: October 10, 2024
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Job Description:
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 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 admissionsQUALITY/SAFETY
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 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.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 prioritize department daily tasks, minimizing incidental
overtimeGROWTH/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 in alignment with business objectivesThis 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.) preferredWORK EXPERIENCE One year
of experience preferredLICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED
DOTHAZMAT Certification (DOT) -- US Department Of Transportation
Hazardous Materials Certification within 90 daysLICENSES AND
CERTIFICATIONS - PREFERRED DL - Driver License - State
LicensureKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 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 focusSUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTSWORK ATTIRE Uniform Yes
Scrubs Yes Business professional No Other (department approved)
YesON-CALL**Note that employees may be required to be on-call
during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc)
regardless of selection below. On Call* NoTRAVEL****Travel
specifications may vary by department** May require travel within
the Houston Metropolitan area No May require travel outside Houston
Metropolitan area NoCompany Profile:Houston Methodist is one of the
nations leading health systems and academic medical centers.
Houston Methodist consists of eight hospitals: Houston Methodist
Hospital, its flagship academic hospital in the heart of the Texas
Medical Center, and seven community hospitals throughout the
greater Houston area. Houston Methodist also includes an academic
institute, a comprehensive residency program, a global business
division, numerous physician practices and several free-standing
emergency rooms and outpatient facilities. Overall, Houston
Methodist employs more than 27,000 employees and is supported by a
wide variety of business functions that operate at the system level
to help enable clinical departments to provide high quality patient
care.Houston Methodist is an equal opportunity employer inclusive
of women, minorities, disabled persons and veterans.Equal
Employment OpportunityHouston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept
to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will
not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person
employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis
of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or
other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor
priority referral Protected Veterans requested.Required
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