Environmental Services Tech-PRN 3pm-11pm

Environmental Services TechnicianAt 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.Houston Methodist Experience ExpectationsProvide personalized care and service by consistently demonstrating our I CARE values:Integrity: We are honest and ethical in all we say and do.Compassion: We embrace the whole person including emotional, ethical, physical, and spiritual needs.Accountability: We hold ourselves accountable for all our actions.Respect: We treat every individual as a person of worth, dignity, and value.Excellence: We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate.Practices the Caring and Serving ModelDelivers personalized service using HM Service StandardsProvides for exceptional patient/customer experiences by following our Standards of Practice of always using Positive Language (AIDET, Managing Up, Key Words)Intentionally collaborates with other healthcare professionals involved in patients/customers or employees' experiential journeys to ensure strong communication, ease of access to information, and a seamless experienceInvolves patients (customers) in shift/handoff reports by enabling their participation in their plan of care as applicable to the given jobActively supports the organization's vision, fulfills the mission and abides by the I CARE valuesResponsibilitiesInteracts in a positive, professional manner with patients, family and staffActively participates in meetings, huddles and with other team members using positive communicationPromotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team focused work unit to achieve optimal results.Responds promptly and positively to requests for assistance with directions and information from patients, staff and visitorsPromptly 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 admissionsFollows 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 appropriateDuring discharge activity, tracks, logs, and notifies appropriate management of safety and repair needs for equipmentFollows policies, procedures, and safety rules. Corrects minor safety hazards and observes standard infection control precautions and complies with OSHA standardsPerforms 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.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 overtimeAssumes 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 processesFosters a positive and constructive teaching environment by engaging coworkers in learning opportunities that are valuable and in alignment with business objectivesQualificationsHigh School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.) preferredOne year of experience preferredLicense/CertificationDOTHAZMAT Certification (DOT) -- US Department Of Transportation Hazardous Materials Certification within 90 daysDL - Driver License - State LicensureKSA/ Supplemental DataDemonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluationsSufficient 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 securityAbility 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 principlesDemonstrates the ability to access information both in the department and within the hospital system to support the department as appropriateMulti-task oriented, ability to complete work within designated time framesAbility to accurately and efficiently perform duties with minimal supervisionDemonstrate efficient and safe use of housekeeping equipment and chemicalsAbility to effectively communicate in a manner consistent with a customer service focusCompany ProfileSince 1998, Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital has been serving Fort Bend and the surrounding counties. Residents have come to rely on a level of compassionate care and leading-edge technology that was once available only in the Texas Medical Center. Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital tied for No. 4 in Houston and No. 6 (three-way tie) in Texas in U.S. News & World Report's best hospital rankings in 2020. With 316 operating beds, 24 operating rooms and over 2,400 employees, Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital was designed to provide comprehensive, personalized care for the community.