Houston Methodist

Nonprofit academic medical center with hospitals

Environmental Services Technician

Environmental Services (Healthcare)Posted on Nov 9

Part-timeHouston, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

One year of experience is preferred.
Demonstrate the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, as determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations.
Have sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English to perform essential functions, especially activities affecting patient or employee safety or security.
Effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members, and co-workers in a manner consistent with customer service and positive language principles.
Access information in the department and hospital system to support the department as appropriate.
Be able to multitask and complete work within designated time frames.
Accurately and efficiently perform duties with minimal supervision.
Demonstrate efficient and safe use of housekeeping equipment and chemicals.

Responsibilities

Perform general and moderately complex cleaning tasks in assigned specialty areas to provide a safe and attractive environment for patients, guests, and staff.
Maintain environmental and infection control standards within established policies and procedures.
Follow Association of periOperative Registered Nurses standards for turnover and terminal cleaning of procedure rooms.
Use floor maintenance equipment and chemicals, handle hazardous materials for appropriate disposal, set up conference rooms, and distribute, collect, and track linen as appropriate.
Interact in a positive, professional manner with patients, family, and staff.
Participate actively in meetings and huddles and communicate positively with team members.
Promote a positive work environment and contribute to a team-focused work unit to achieve optimal results.
Respond promptly and positively to patient, staff, and visitor requests for assistance with directions and information.
Respond promptly to assignments to create an environment conducive to healing.
Perform efficient room-cleaning processes to support timely patient admissions.
Follow room-cleaning and discharge-inspection processes, as appropriate, with the goal of meeting or exceeding HCAHPS cleanliness scores.
Meet discharge, daily room-cleaning, and assigned-area turnaround times, as appropriate.
During discharge activity, track, log, and notify appropriate management of equipment safety and repair needs.
Follow policies, procedures, and safety rules; observe standard infection-control precautions and comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards.
Communicate and document facility- or patient-related issues to management, as appropriate, and correct minor safety hazards.
Use and store chemicals, paper goods, supplies, and equipment appropriately during each shift.
Manage time effectively and prioritize daily department tasks to minimize incidental overtime.
Assume responsibility for growth and development and participate in continuing education and in-service programs.
Contribute ideas to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of department processes.

Desired Qualifications

A high school diploma or equivalent education is preferred.

We are currently hiring for multiple positions in this role!  We have both full-time and part-time opportunities available across various shifts.  By applying to this requisition, you will be considered for current and future openings that match your skills and availability. If you’re looking for a rewarding opportunity with flexibility and a great company culture, we encourage you to apply today!

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.

FLSA STATUS
Non-exempt

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

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

EXPERIENCE

One year of experience preferred

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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.
Performs efficient room cleaning processes ensuring timely patient admissions.

QUALITY/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. Observes standard infection control precautions and complies with OSHA standards.
Communicates and documents any facility or patient related issues to management, as appropriate. Correct minor safety hazards.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Appropriately uses and stores chemicals, paper goods, supplies, and equipment utilized during a shift.
Manages time effectively and prioritize department daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime.

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assumes responsibility for growth and development. Participates in continuing education and in-service programs.
Contributes ideas towards improving the efficiency and effectiveness of department processes.

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 (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.

On Call* No

TRAVEL**

**Travel specifications may vary by department**

May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

Work Shift:

4 - Evergreen - All Shifts (United States of America)



Job Category:

Non-clinical

Houston Methodist Hospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 hospital in Texas and one of America’s “Best Hospitals.” As a full-service, acute-care hospital located in the Texas Medical Center and the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist, it has evolved into one of the nation’s largest nonprofit teaching hospitals and a leader in innovative medical research with a comprehensive residency program. Two of Houston Methodist’s primary academic affiliates are among the nation’s leading health care organizations: Weill Cornell Medicine and New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Houston Methodist also has affiliations with Texas A&M University and the University of Houston. Houston Methodist Hospital offers unparalleled care for thousands of patients from around the world.


Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About the Company

Houston Methodist

Nonprofit academic medical center with hospitals

Houston Methodist is a nonprofit academic medical center and hospital system in the Houston area. It delivers fee-for-service care through eight hospitals, focusing on cancer, heart and vascular care, transplantation, neurosciences, orthopedics, and digestive disorders, and treats thousands of international patients. The system combines patient care with research, education, and philanthropy through the Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation, with its flagship at the Texas Medical Center and partnerships with Weill Cornell Medicine, Texas A&M, and Rice University that support programs like EnMed and a broad clinical trials network via the Houston Methodist Research Institute. Its goal is to improve patient outcomes by providing high-quality medical care while expanding research, education, and collaborative clinical programs.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Houston, TX
Founded: 2008

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