Environmental Services Technician (EVS Tech) - 2nd Shift, 3:00PM to 11:30PM (Housekeeping)
About The Position
The Environmental Services Technician (EVS Tech) supports Augusta Health’s mission and departmental goals through cleaning, servicing, and replenishing duties in assigned hospital areas. The role helps ensure patient, medical, visitor, and administrative areas meet established sanitation and cleanliness standards, contributing to a collaborative, patient-centered environment. This is a second-shift position from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM. The schedule includes working every other weekend, scheduled days off, and holidays as assigned. The role provides daily housekeeping in patient-care areas, supports patient safety and privacy, and assists with room preparation after patient discharge.
Requirements
- Eligibility to work in the United States and meet Virginia state employment requirements.
- Ability to read, write, and follow directions.
- Basic computer skills.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED.
- Previous healthcare experience.
- Prior experience in a hospital, healthcare system, or related service-oriented environment.
- Familiarity with Augusta Health’s systems, workflows, or organizational culture.
Responsibilities
- Attend in-services as directed by the Environmental Services Supervisor and meet continuing education requirements.
- Maintain required Augusta Health and unit competencies, including annual completion of the competency record.
- Attend department staff meetings.
- Promote harmonious relationships and positive attitudes among the healthcare team.
- Communicate with patients and staff verbally, auditorily, and in writing using Augusta Health documentation.
- Work effectively in a supervised environment.
- Provide daily housekeeping in patient-care areas using the 7-step cleaning procedures.
- Clean lounges, restrooms, nurses’ stations, and offices.
- Collect waste, empty garbage containers, transport waste to the disposal area, sanitize waste containers, and replace liners.
- Replenish soap, paper towels, and tissue supplies.
- Keep tools, equipment, chemicals, and supplies safely secured and accessible only to appropriately assigned and trained employees.
- Maintain equipment and supplies and promptly report deficiencies in equipment, furniture, and fixtures to the appropriate person.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and respect patient dignity and privacy.
- Demonstrate appropriate verbal and nonverbal behavior and address patients by their proper names.
- Clean and service patient rooms after discharge, prepare beds for the next patient, and set up appropriate patient supplies.
- Report emergency situations to nursing personnel in a timely manner.
- Maintain positive interpersonal relationships with patients and families and demonstrate sensitivity to their needs.
- Follow universal precautions when providing care and performing assigned duties.
- Maintain patient safety and follow Fall Precaution Guidelines when indicated.
- Work every other weekend and holidays as scheduled.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
- Retirement savings plans and financial wellness support programs.
- Earned Wage Access Program for eligible team members.
- Paid time off and flexible scheduling.
- Career development programs and advancement opportunities.
- Personalized onboarding with dedicated preceptors and ongoing educational support.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Onsite childcare.
- Free onsite parking.
- 24/7 armed security.
- Health Fitness Reimbursement Program.
- Onsite credit union and pharmacy.
- Competitive pay with shift and weekend differentials.
- Employee discounts at the cafeteria, gift shop, pharmacy, and local entertainment venues.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
