Environmental Services Technician
Prime Healthcare•Kansas City, MO
•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 handling waste disposal, restocking supplies, maintaining floors and surfaces, and responding to urgent cleaning needs. The technician may travel independently between the hospital and adjacent buildings.
Requirements
- Must be able to read, understand, and communicate effectively.
Nice To Haves
- One year of knowledge of acute-care hospital environmental service techniques, practices, and procedures is preferred.
- High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
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 cleanliness within the hospital and adjacent buildings, traveling between facilities independently when 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
Education Level
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