Environmental Services Technician (EVS Tech)

Beloit Health System•Beloit, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Services Technician at Beloit Health System is responsible for maintaining a safe, clean, and sanitized healthcare environment. This role is crucial for supporting infection prevention, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining regulatory compliance. The technician plays a key part in upholding the hospital's commitment to excellence in patient care and satisfaction by adhering to high standards of cleanliness across all areas, including patient care areas, public spaces, and administrative offices.

Requirements

Must complete Environmental Services onboarding and competency checklist.
Understanding of infection prevention principles and universal precautions.
Familiarity with SDS, cleaning protocols, and safe chemical handling.
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Professional and courteous demeanor with a focus on patient satisfaction.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced healthcare environment
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 8-12 hours per shift).
Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 lbs. and push/pull carts up to 50 lbs.
Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, kneeling, and crouching.
Ability to operate cleaning equipment and tools safely.
Capable of ascending and descending stairs and lifting mattresses (up to 34 lbs.) as needed.
Must meet hospital's pre-placement physical examination and immunization requirements.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or GED preferred.
Prior healthcare housekeeping or custodial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs daily cleaning, disinfecting, and sanitizing of patient rooms, procedure areas, restrooms, offices, and public areas in accordance with hospital infection prevention and environmental standards.
Utilizes hospital-approved cleaning agents and equipment, following manufacturer's instructions and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) guidelines.
Safely handles, removes, and disposes of general waste, regulated medical waste, and sharps containers.
Cleans and maintains flooring including vacuuming, sweeping, dry/wet mopping, and spot cleaning carpets and upholstery.
Dusts, wipes, and disinfects all horizontal and vertical surfaces, including high-touch areas (e.g., bed rails, door handles, light switches).
Restocks supplies such as paper towels, soap, sanitizer, and toilet tissue as needed.
Always adheres to proper hand hygiene and personal protective equipment (PPE) protocols.
Performs terminal cleaning in discharge and isolation rooms, ensuring compliance with infection prevention protocols.
Cleans glass, windows, and mirrors, maintaining a streak-free finish.
Operates EVS equipment such as vacuums, scrubbers, and chemical dispensing systems safely and effectively.
Documents cleaning tasks and follows departmental procedures for quality assurance.
Follows isolation precautions and environmental guidelines for contact, droplet, airborne, and enhanced precautions as directed.
Assists with evaluation and inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment.
Participates in departmental training, competency assessments, safety drills, and continuous improvement efforts.
Reports facility issues (e.g., broken fixtures, spills, safety hazards) to appropriate departments promptly.
Other duties as assigned