EVS Tech I - PT

Bay Area Hospital•Fort Bridger, WY

About The Position

The Environmental Services Tech maintains a clean, sanitary, and safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff. The position cleans patient rooms, public areas, and offices according to policy; handles various categories of waste; cleans floors, bathrooms, windows, carpets, and shared patient equipment; and moves beds and other equipment to support patient care. The role also prepares conference rooms, operates Environmental Services equipment, reports defective equipment or safety issues to a supervisor, and assists with training new employees. Employees are expected to support Bay Area Hospital’s mission, vision, and values, comply with applicable laws and regulations and the hospital’s Code of Conduct and Compliance Program, and communicate effectively with people from varied backgrounds. This is a part-time position with 40 hours per pay period and a shift assigned as needed. The position is affiliated with UFCW.

Requirements

At least three months of experience performing some type of commercial cleaning duties.
Ability to read and write in English.
Ability to deal effectively with other departments and the public.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and think and act independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to competently use industrial cleaning solutions and equipment, including vacuum cleaners, wet/dry vacuums, and a trash compactor.
Effective communication skills, including reading, writing, and speaking in person or on the telephone.
Ability to stand, climb, stoop, and bend frequently and perform considerable physical activity.
May be required to lift up to 45 pounds.
Ability to tolerate possible exposure to toxic chemicals, biohazardous materials, dirt, dust, and heights.
Ability to use proper body mechanics to lift supplies and equipment and push carts.
Must wear protective clothing as required.
May be required to travel to various locations.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current Oregon driver’s license.
Healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

Clean patient rooms, public areas, and office areas according to policies.
Gather and properly dispose of regular, confidential, recyclable, and regulated medical waste.
Sweep, mop, wet wash, dust, clean bathrooms and windows, and wipe down shared patient equipment as directed.
Spot-clean carpets and vacuum according to approved policy.
Move beds and other equipment as directed for patient care.
Prepare conference rooms for meetings, moving tables, chairs, and AV equipment as required.
Operate Environmental Services equipment competently and report defective equipment or safety issues to the supervisor.
Assist in training new employees.
Maintain regular, consistent, and punctual attendance at the assigned job location.
Support the organization’s mission, vision, and values; comply with applicable laws and regulations and the Bay Area Hospital Code of Conduct and Compliance Program.