Environmental Services Technician
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 waste disposal, supply restocking, floor and surface maintenance, and responding to urgent cleaning needs. The position is per diem, with day shifts listed as 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in 8-hour shifts, at Riverview Regional Medical Center in Gadsden, Alabama. Maintaining cleanliness may require independently traveling between the hospital and adjacent buildings.
Requirements
- Must be able to read, understand, and communicate effectively.
- One year of knowledge of acute-care hospital environmental service 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 or contamination incidents, and communicate promptly using phones, handheld radios, pagers, and other devices.
- Maintain a high level of cleanliness within the hospital and adjacent buildings, which may require independently traveling between facilities.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Medical insurance benefit plan
- 401K
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
