ENVIRONMENTAL SVCS TECH I

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Overview

EVS Tech I performs daily cleaning and restocking of supplies in assigned areas throughout the Medical Center and its affiliated properties. Duties are carried out in accordance with established procedures set by the Environmental Services Department and the Infection Prevention and Control department to ensure a clean, safe, and sanitary environment.

Qualifications

Education:

High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Must be able to lift objects and climb ladders.
• Moderate physical effort.

Responsibilities

• Understands how soiling occurs, including the difference between soluble and insoluble soil and how each is addressed during the cleaning process.

• Maintains cleaning carts and Environmental Services closets in a clean, stocked, and organized condition in accordance with department policy.

• Demonstrates knowledge of Environmental Services chemicals, including their proper use and dilution rates.

• Performs hard surface floor care including dust mopping and wet/microfiber mopping.

• Vacuums carpeted surfaces using an upright vacuum cleaner.

• Handles and properly disposes of all waste streams, including regulated medical waste generated in the hospital setting.

• Cleans and maintains intravenous pumps (IV or Sigma Smart Pumps).

• Cleans inpatient rooms on a daily basis.

• Performs discharge and transfer cleaning procedures in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

• Performs isolation cleaning procedures while utilizing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

• Responsible for cleaning offices and conference rooms, including furniture setup and arrangement as needed.

• Performs specialized cleaning procedures required in laboratory settings.

• Routinely cleans public and non-public restrooms and locker rooms.

• Performs between-case and terminal cleaning in inpatient and outpatient special procedure areas.

• Cleans pharmacy IV clean rooms according to required standards.

• Reports facility repair issues (e.g., wall damage, ceiling tile replacement, leaking fixtures, burnt-out lights) to department leadership or submits appropriate work orders.

• Maintains all equipment (cleaning carts, upright vacuums, pagers, etc.) in accordance with department guidelines.

• Performs general maintenance of hard and soft flooring.

• Follows departmental safety procedures when using chemicals and equipment and reports any discrepancies.

• Reports any injuries or incidents to department leadership and completes required injury reports.

• Completes all assigned duties proficiently and within designated time frames.

• Participates in required training, meetings, and annual computer-based learning modules within designated time frames.

• Remains familiar with departmental policies and procedures and monitors departmental communication boards.

Customer Service Standards

• Performs A.I.D.E.T. (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank You) and Greet and Feet techniques as outlined in department policy and understands their impact on patient satisfaction and third-party patient survey processes.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.