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 service excellence in a collaborative, patient-centered environment. The position performs cleaning, servicing, and replenishing duties in assigned hospital areas to maintain patient, medical, visitor, and administrative spaces according to established sanitation and cleanliness standards. This is a second-shift role from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, with a rotating schedule that includes working every other weekend and holidays as assigned. Days off are scheduled. The technician works in a supervised environment, communicates with patients and staff, maintains equipment and supplies, and follows patient privacy, safety, and universal-precaution practices. The role also includes attending department meetings, in-services, and required continuing education and competency activities.
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, department staff meetings, and required continuing education activities.
- Maintain unit-defined competencies, including annual completion of the competency record.
- Communicate with patients and staff verbally, auditorily, and in writing using Augusta Health documentation.
- Provide daily housekeeping services in patient-care areas and maintain them in a clean and orderly fashion using the 7-step cleaning procedures.
- Clean lounges, restrooms, nurses’ stations, and offices.
- Pick up waste, empty garbage containers, transport waste to the disposal area, sanitize waste containers, and replace trash liners.
- Replenish soap, paper towels, and tissue supplies.
- Keep tools, equipment, chemicals, and supplies from being left unattended in patient-care areas; use appropriate caution to restrict access to trained employees as applicable.
- Maintain equipment and supplies and report deficiencies in equipment, furniture, and fixtures to the appropriate person in a timely manner.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and dignity, use patients’ proper names, and protect privacy when working with patients.
- Demonstrate appropriate verbal and nonverbal behavior and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with patients and their families.
- Service and clean patient rooms after discharge, prepare beds for the next patient, and set up rooms with appropriate patient supplies.
- Assist with patient care and report emergency situations to nursing personnel promptly.
- Follow universal precautions and patient safety practices, including Fall Precaution Guidelines when indicated.
- Promote harmonious relationships and positive attitudes among the healthcare team.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision 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, advancement opportunities, and ongoing educational support.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Onsite childcare.
- Free onsite parking and 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
