Environmental Services
Prime Healthcare•Gadsden, AL
•Onsite
About The Position
The Environmental Services Technician (also referred to as an EVS Tech or Hospital Housekeeper) helps maintain a safe and healthy hospital environment by cleaning and disinfecting patient rooms, operating rooms, and common areas to prevent infection. The role includes disposing of waste, restocking supplies, maintaining floors and surfaces, and responding to urgent cleaning needs. The position is full-time, with evening hours from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. in 8-hour shifts at Riverview Regional Medical Center in Gadsden, Alabama.
Requirements
- Ability to read, understand, and communicate effectively.
Nice To Haves
- One year of knowledge of acute-care hospital environmental services techniques, practices, and procedures.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Clean and disinfect patient rooms, operating rooms, and common areas to help prevent the spread of infections.
- Dispose of medical and hazardous waste according to hospital protocols.
- Restock supplies such as gloves, masks, and cleaning materials in hospital areas.
- Clean and maintain floors, restrooms, and other surfaces using specialized equipment and chemicals.
- Respond to urgent cleaning needs, including spills and contamination incidents, and communicate promptly using phones, handheld radios, pagers, and other devices.
- Maintain a high level of cleanliness in the hospital and adjacent buildings, traveling between facilities independently as needed.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance options
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
- Bereavement leave, FMLA, and other leave options
- Employer 401(k) options
- Tuition reimbursement options
- Life, disability, and other insurance options
- Many other benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
