- Location
- SACRAMENTO, CA, US
- Department
- IT
- Education
- High School
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- iCIMS
Description
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Environmental Services Technician, you'll keep our patient rooms and all areas of the hospital clean and sanitized. This protects everyone from potential illness or injury due to infectious diseases or other hazards.Every day, you will perform routine cleaning tasks such as sweeping, mopping, or dusting. You will also use specialized equipment and techniques to further sanitize our facility. This role requires you to learn and adhere to proper disposal techniques for biohazard materials, including bodily fluids or sharp objects. You may also refill soap dispensers, paper towel dispensers, and other supplies, as well as deliver clean linens.To be successful in this role, you are thorough and committed to safety. You truly are the most important component contributing to the safety and comfort of our patients, visitors, and staff. A well-maintained facility with compassionate staff brings comfort and peace of mind to patients, their loved ones, and all who serve here.
- Cleans and sanitizes all patient and ancillary departments, offices and public areas.
- Cleans assigned areas by washing walls, doors, door frames, ceiling, patient and non-patient furniture, fans, vents, fixtures, floors, carpets and windows.
- Cleans assigned areas within the given eight-hour period.
- Selects and prepares proper chemical solution for all jobs.
- Compliance must meet department cleaning standards.
- Collects and transports infectious, chemo, pharmaceutical and pathological waste in special waste containers.
Job Requirements
Required
- High School Graduate or equivalent education and/or experience.
- Knowledge of basic environmental services practices and procedures and safety standards.
- Proper handling and disposal of infectious waste, proper safety skills in handling of environmental services chemicals and equipment and basic floor and carpet care practices.
Where You’ll Work
Founded in 1973, Dignity Health - Methodist Hospital is a 158-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Sacramento, California. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II NICU, heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology. Additionally, Methodist Hospital of Sacramento has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center.
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