EVS Tech - Housekeeper

Overview Shifts Available: Variable Employment Type: Full-time  Hours: 8-hour - Variable  Location: Mission Regional Medical Center  – Mission, Tx  We are seeking an Environmental Services Technician, also referred to as a EVS Tech or Hospital Housekeeper.  The EVS Tech ensures a safe and healthy environment by cleaning and disinfecting patient rooms, operating rooms, and common areas to prevent infection. The EVS Tech will handle waste disposal, restock supplies, maintain floors and surfaces, and respond to urgent cleaning needs.   Mission Regional Medical Center is a 297-bed, non-profit hospital that provides inpatient and outpatient hospital services to the people of the Rio Grande Valley. Rated one of the top hospitals in the country for clinical excellence in many services including maternity and orthopedic care, Mission Regional Medical Center has been offering quality healthcare, close to home, for over 60 years. For more information visit www.missionrmc.org. Responsibilities Responsibilities Section   Clean and disinfect patient rooms, operating rooms, and common areas to prevent the spread of infections  Properly disposing of medical and hazardous waste according to hospital protocols  Restock supplies like gloves, masks, and cleaning materials in various hospital areas  Clean and maintain floors, restrooms, and other surfaces using specialized equipment and chemicals  Respond to urgent cleaning needs such as spills or contamination incidents and communicate promptly using phone, handheld radios, pagers, and other devices  Maintain a high level of cleanliness within the hospital and adjacent buildings, which may require traveling between facilities independently  Qualifications Education and Work Experience One (1) year of knowledge within acute care hospital environmental service techniques, practices and procedures preferred. High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred. Must be able to read, understand and communicate effectively. Employment Status Full Time Shift Variable Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights:  https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf