Environmental Service Tech I

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Schedule: Varied

Shift: Varied

Definition of Position: 

An Environmental Service Technician (EVS Tech) is a vital member of the healthcare team responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary environment for patients, visitors, and staff. This role is crucial in preventing the spread of infection, promoting patient well-being, and supporting the overall operational efficiency of the hospital. EVS Technicians are responsible for cleaning and disinfecting patient rooms, common areas, offices, and medical equipment within healthcare facilities to prevent the spread of infection, ensure patient safety, and maintain a high standard of cleanliness.

• Cleaning and Disinfection: Performs thorough cleaning and disinfection of all areas within the hospital, including patient rooms, operating rooms, laboratories, restrooms, waiting areas, offices, and common spaces, medical equipment, and high touch areas. This involves following strict protocols for infection control, using appropriate cleaning agents and equipment, and adhering to established schedules.
• Perform specialized cleaning tasks like “terminal cleaning” of surgical suites.
• Clean and polish all mirrors, glass partitions, doors, and windows. Additionally, dust and wash walls, ceilings, light fixtures, and vents
• Waste Management: Collects and disposes of various types of waste, including general waste, biohazardous waste, and sharps, according to hospital policies and regulatory guidelines.
• Floor Care: Cleans and maintains floors using various methods such as sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, waxing, and buffing.
• Equipment Maintenance: Cleans and maintains cleaning equipment, ensuring it is in good working order and reporting any malfunctions.
• Supply Management: Monitors and restocks cleaning supplies in designated areas.
• Responding to Spills: Safely and effectively cleans up spills of various substances, including bodily fluids, following proper procedures.    
• Adherence to Safety Standards: Complies with all hospital safety policies and procedures, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and proper handling of hazardous materials.
• Customer Service: Interacts with patients, visitors, and staff in a professional and courteous manner, addressing concerns related to cleanliness and contributing to a positive hospital experience.
• Linen Management: Properly handle and transport soiled and clean linens, including lifting and carrying linen bags, restock linens and other supplies as needed.
• Documentation: Completes necessary logs and documentation related to cleaning activities, as required.

• The employee supports the hospital mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures.
• Participates in required education for DNV programs as applicable to position (reference program education curriculum).
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

Required: NA

Preferred: High School diploma or equivalent.                                                                         

Licenses/ certifications/ registrations

Required: NA

Preferred: Certified Health Care Environmental Services Technician (CHEST), Certified Surgical Cleaning Technician (CSCT) or Certificate in Non-acute Care Cleaning (CNACC).

Experience

Required: No prior experience required.

Preferred: Health Care Environment Services preferred.

Other:

NA

Physical Requirements:

The physical and sensory functions described below are essential to the successful performance of this position. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. The position requires sufficient auditory ability to detect and respond to various sounds, including patient alarms and verbal communication. Clear and effective communication is essential, as is the ability to interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members. Visual acuity is necessary for observing patient conditions, reading documentation and monitors, and distinguishing colors for clinical purposes, such as identifying medications or safety indicators. Tactile perception is also important for assessing physical characteristics such as temperature, size, shape, or texture during patient care. Motor coordination is required for reaching, grasping, handling, and performing fine motor tasks necessary for the use of medical equipment and procedures. The position also involves occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling when assisting patients or accessing equipment. Walking and standing are typically continuous throughout the shift. The role requires the ability to lift to 50 pounds independently and involves frequent pushing, pulling, carrying, or repositioning of objects or patients weighing up to 25 pounds. There may also be occasional lifting or transferring of individuals weighing over 100 pounds, with the expectation that appropriate lifting techniques, mechanical aids, or team assistance will be used to ensure safety. May to sit for long periods of time.

Working Conditions:

This position is performed primarily in an indoor healthcare environment, such as a hospital, clinic, or long-term care facility. While the work setting is protected from outdoor weather conditions, it may be subject to variable indoor temperatures. The role involves frequent exposure to infectious and contagious diseases, hazardous materials, and medical equipment, with the expectation that all staff follow appropriate safety protocols and utilize personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.

The health care environment can be fast-paced and unpredictable, requiring the ability to respond quickly to changing circumstances, including high-pressure or emergency situations. The work setting also involves multiple simultaneous demands and varying levels of noise due to medical equipment, staff activity, and patient needs.