Job Details
Job Location
Advanced Diagnostics Dallas Hospital Clinics - Dallas, TX
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
None
Job Shift
Rotating
Job Category
Facilities
Description
OVERVIEW
Advanced Diagnostics Healthcare System is an independent, physician-led and patient-centered organization of hospitals, clinics and diagnostic centers in Texas. We are entirely focused on bringing you advanced, comprehensive care and superior patient experience. As we continue to grow, our focus is providing quality patient care by adding to our team of clinical and non-clinical professionals that work together in a collaborative manner.
JOB SUMMARY
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 Operating Room 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
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cleans and services patient rooms, offices and common areas. Follows cleaning procedures and checks off list after completion of each room.
• Sweeps, mops, waxes all floors using clean water, sanitized mops and accurately uses floor polishers.
• Provides supplies (tissues, paper towels, soap, etc.) to areas as needed. Checks cleaning supplies daily before going to area.
• Appropriately disposes of trash and medical waste from all areas of the hospital. Maintains trash cans sanitized with new liner, tie and disposes trash in compactor.
• Moves furniture and exercises safety procedures and avoids damage to furniture or walls.
• Cleans assigned areas using proper solutions, equipment and techniques. Uses properly labeled chemicals. Follows cleaning procedures and checks off list after completion of each room.
• Cleans equipment after each use and stores it neatly in designated area.
• Checks cleaning supplies each day before going to area and exercises responsibility in the use of supplies.
• Follows cleaning procedures and checks off list after completion of each room

Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Texas Driver's License

• One (1) year related experience and/or training, preferably in a hospital setting
• Some commercial housekeeping experience, preferably in a healthcare setting preferred.

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or GED PREFERRED

CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE

• Valid Texas Driver's License

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job.
• 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.