Environmental Cleaning Services (EVS) Tech, Per Diem

Samaritan Healthcare•Moses Lake, WA

About The Position

The Environmental Services Tech I performs environmental services duties to maintain a clean, sanitary, and pleasant environment essential to quality care for patients, visitors, and staff. The employee is expected to understand the purpose and operation of Environmental Services and exercise sound judgment when situations require it. This is a per diem position with varying hours and workdays, including weekends. The role serves locations including the hospital, Professional Center, and Pioneer Medical Center. The employee works closely with hospital staff and other Environmental Services staff and reports to the Environmental Services Director. The position also requires professional conduct, compliance with organizational policies and labor agreements, safe work practices, and adherence to the Professional Appearance Policy.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to read and write and follow oral and written instructions.
Alertness to hazards.
Knowledge of common cleaning supplies and equipment, including mops and dry and wet vacuums.
Ability to use ladders.
Demonstrated competency with equipment listed on the department-specific checklist.
Critical thinking skills, including seeking direction when necessary, independently solving problems, making logical and deliberate decisions, demonstrating accountability, and exercising safe judgment.
Practice within legal and ethical guidelines.
Demonstrated competency in caring for customers and patients across the age continuum.
Commitment to the organization's Mission, Vision, Values, and Strategy and to service and operational excellence.

Nice To Haves

One year of Environmental Services experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Clean patient rooms, including washing ceilings, walls, windows, and shades; wiping surfaces; dusting; mopping and wet mopping; and stripping, washing, and making beds.
Clean areas throughout the Hospital, Professional Center, and Pioneer Medical Center.
Collect garbage, wash wastebaskets, and replace liners.
Clean lighting fixtures, door tops, vents, and other high areas.
Remove and replace cubicle curtains and shower curtains; wash cubicle strings and shower curtains.
Clean patient, public, and staff restrooms.
Clean ice machines and defrost and clean refrigerators.
Wash sinks, plumbing fixtures, drinking fountains, stainless steel mirrors, furniture, equipment, and casters.
Clean carpet stains and clean occupied and terminated isolation rooms.
Deliver clean linen and pick up soiled linen.
Remain available by page, phone, or radio while on duty and respond when contacted.
Maintain professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of trends in the field.
Follow safe work practices and policies to prevent injuries, including requirements related to security and safety, MSDS, equipment, infection control, fire, disaster, safe lifting, and body mechanics.
Comply with organizational policies and procedures and labor agreements.
Interact with team members and other support groups courteously and efficiently in keeping with the organization’s values.
Maintain professional conduct and a personal appearance that meets job and organizational standards.
Handle additional accountabilities as required by management to meet organizational standards.