Environmental Services Technician at Portland, OR (Marquam Hill) – Portland, Oregon

Responsible for the general cleaning of both patient and non-patient care areas such as office and bathrooms in the hospital and clinics.

• Cleaning and Sanitizing:
  • Cleans and sanitizes all surfaces and floors in patient rooms, clinical areas, support space, public areas, office space, and restrooms to include mopping, sweeping, vaccuuming, spot cleaning carpets, dust moping, wet mopping, damp wiping, high dusting;
  • Cleans and sanitizes equipment, including beds, stretchers, and bassinets; uses chemical cleaners and disinfectants.
  • May clean and sanitize all surfaces and floors in OR’s, intensive care units, high risk patient areas, patient rooms, clinical areas, support space, public areas, office space, and restrooms.
• Waste Removal:
  • Collects trash, linen, and trash carts;
  • Empties and cleans trash bins;
  • Operates trash compactor and waste sterilization equipment.
    
• Equipment & Furniture Cleaning:
  • Makes beds, bassinets, cribs, and stretchers;
  • Moves beds, furniture, and other equipment for cleaning; operates EVS cleaning equipment.
    
• Supplies and Restocking:
  • Stocks EVS closets and carts; replenishes dispensers (soap, paper towels, toilet paper, alcohol based hand sanitizer, disposable seat covers).
    
• Customer Service & Patient Experience:
  • Responds to patient requests in a customer-focused and timely manner;
  • Effectively utilizes I CARE and other patient experience tools for patient experience.

• High school diploma or GED
• 6 months employment experience in custodial, housekeeping, or environmental services Healthcare experience
• CHEST certification (Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Technician through the Association for the Healthcare Environment)