Environmental Svcs Tech

The Environmental Services Technician plays a critical role in upholding a safe and sanitary healthcare environment. Core responsibilities include the comprehensive cleaning and disinfection of all patient care areas, equipment, and common spaces, encompassing both occupied and turnaround rooms. Successful execution demands a proficient understanding of healthcare cleaning and disinfection protocols, alongside demonstrated expertise in safe chemical handling and equipment operation. Strict adherence to organizational safety, risk management, and infection control guidelines is prerequisite, actively contributing to our culture of safety.

Engagement in departmental performance improvement initiatives, particularly those concerning patient experience and cleanliness standards, is also expected. This position necessitates meticulous management of supplies, equipment, and waste, ensuring strict compliance with all infection prevention and safety protocols. Critical thinking, personal accountability, and collaborative teamwork are essential for performing diverse facility tasks and effective issue resolution.

What we are looking for in a great team member:

• We value diversity and commit to building a teamwork-focused and detailed oriented team.  
• Eagerness to contribute to patient safety and infection prevention using proven science and technology 
• Highly motivated, great attitude, excellent customer service skills
• Willingness to enhance customer service skills by following customer interaction guidelines (we’ll teach you how!)
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with hospital staff
• Ability to read, understand and communicate in English sufficient to perform the duties of the position
• Basic computer skills (e.g. email, etc.)

Come with a great attitude and we will train you with proven techniques to be a success!

Preferred

• High School diploma or GED
• Previous healthcare experience

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award winning health systems in Washington state - CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region.