Environmental Services Tech I (Housekeeper)

Kootenai Health • Coeur d'Alene, ID

277d • $9

About The Position

The Environmental Services Tech I is responsible for environmental services in the hospital and office building setting. This role involves adhering to the highest standards of ethical and moral conduct, acting in the best interest of Kootenai Health, and fully supporting the mission, vision, and values of the organization. Environmental Services (EVS) technicians play a crucial role in maintaining the safety and overall well-being of both patients and staff in a hospital. Their work goes beyond cleanliness; they help prevent the spread of infections by adhering to strict hygiene protocols, ensuring that patient rooms, surgical areas, and common spaces are properly sanitized. By maintaining a clean environment, EVS technicians support the hospital's mission and values to improve health in a safe, compassionate, and engaged environment. Their contributions are essential to the smooth operation of the facility and to patient outcomes.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Previous housekeeping experience preferred
• Must be able to lift and move up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to maintain a standing position
• Must be able to stoop, crouch, bend or twist
• Must be able to push, pull, or transport heavy equipment
• Must be able to reach arms above or below shoulder height
• Possible exposure to blood borne pathogens

Responsibilities

• Provides routine daily cleaning of assigned areas
• Utilizes work duty phone for EPIC, work distribution and communication
• Cleans patient discharge rooms, operating and sterile procedure rooms
• Obtains and utilizes knowledge of materials, chemicals, equipment and action processes in cleaning and maintenance of select areas
• Stocks closets, service carts and storerooms
• Maintains cleanliness of environmental services equipment and housekeeping closet
• Transports waste, recyclables, and biohazard wastes, disposing as appropriate
• Arranges Kootenai Health meeting rooms as instructed
• Maintains laundry carts for units/areas as assigned
• Maintains knowledge of environmental services systems
• Demonstrates the ability to interact, relate to, work with, and support the activities of a diverse workforce
• Recognizes and adheres to patient privacy requirements (HIPAA)
• Follows all environmental and infection prevention practices
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
• Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical plan options with fully paid employer premiums for full-time employees
• Affordable part-time premiums for part-time employees
• Voluntary benefits including dental, vision, life, and pet insurance
• Well-being resources and telemedicine service options for all employees
• Tuition assistance program available after 90 days
• Retirement plans with employer matching contributions
• Competitive salaries with night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials
• Award-winning wellness program
• Employee discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, and more
• Robust employee referral program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED