Job Summary
The EVS Technician performs specialized cleaning and sanitization duties throughout the healthcare facility to maintain a safe, clean, and infection-controlled environment. This role follows strict regulatory guidelines while supporting patient care areas and interacting with staff, patients, and visitors.
Minimum Qualifications
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent required
- Maryland resident
- Individuals eligible for the Maryland Service Year Program (generally ages 18-24)
- Experience: One year of cleaning or housekeeping experience preferred
- Licensure/Certification: None required
- Skills & Abilities:
- Ability to perform heavy-duty cleaning and lift up to 50 lbs
- Ability to follow detailed instructions and safety protocols
- Strong attention to detail and infection control practices
- Good communication and customer service skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
What You'll Do
- Clean and disinfect patient rooms, equipment, and public areas
- Perform specialized cleaning in regulated areas (e.g., operating rooms, MRI, pharmacy)
- Remove and dispose of infectious and non-infectious waste safely
- Complete required documentation and checklists
- Follow all infection control, safety, and regulatory guidelines
- Use PPE and specialized cleaning techniques
- Assist with training and supporting other EVS staff
What the Job is Really Like
- This is a physically demanding role with constant movement and cleaning tasks
- Work is highly detail-oriented and regulated-procedures must be followed exactly
- You'll work in both public and clinical areas, including sensitive environments
- Tasks can be repetitive but are critical to patient safety
- You'll interact with patients and staff regularly while working
- Exposure to infectious materials and strict safety protocols is part of the role
Work Environment & Demands
- Hospital environment with exposure to biological materials and cleaning chemicals (see page 2 working conditions)
- Frequent standing, walking, lifting, pushing, and pulling
- Requires use of PPE and adherence to infection control standards
- High physical activity and attention to detail required
- Team-based but often independently executed work
What Success Looks Like
- Areas are consistently clean, sanitized, and compliant with standards
- Infection control protocols are followed without exception
- Documentation is accurate and complete
- Patients and staff experience a clean, safe environment
- You work efficiently while maintaining high quality standards
Caring for Our Team
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and professional growth. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the 1st of the month following date of hire, along with life insurance, & short and long-term disability coverage. Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one, and we also provide a 401k plan, an education assistance program, and an employee assistance program. Additionally, employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential, adding even more value to your role.
Happy to Help
At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.