Environmental Technician IV Mon-Fri 8pm-4:30am - OR Terminal Cleaning (Winnie Palmer Hospital)

Orlando Health•Orlando, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The EVS Technician Level IV is responsible for providing a safe care environment for patients and staff within a specialty area (surgical services/peri-operative suite, Cath lab, endoscopy, etc.) by demonstrating the principles of cleaning, disinfection, and quality assurance toward the reduction of harmful pathogens. This role ensures timely room turns related to patient throughput within the basic principles of environmental hygiene and infection prevention. The EVS Technician IV is an essential contributor to cleaning, disinfection, infection prevention, and patient experience, adhering to organizational standards of quality. This specific role involves cleaning and disinfecting the OR at Winnie Palmer hospital.

Requirements

Four (4) years of experience in healthcare support services, EVS, hospitality, or a related field.
Trained on perioperative room equipment.
Trained on perioperative room set-up.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or GED preferred.
Certified Surgical Cleaning Technician (CSCT) preferred.

Responsibilities

Responds to common inquiries or complaints from customers, using appropriate designated engagement techniques.
Cleans and disinfects specialty units and equipment. Areas include but are not limited to Surgical Services, Labor Delivery, Critical Care, Angio, Endoscopy, MRI, Trauma, Cath Lab, NICU, Mental Health, and Burn Unit.
Adheres to all organization safety, risk management, and infection control standards while promoting a culture of safety.
Maintains all appropriate logs and check lists/sheets accurately and current.
Cleans and disinfects equipment and assigned areas according to procedures, policies, and manufacturer recommendations.
Demonstrates understanding of the training and education related to evidence-based recommendations in accordance with the Association for the Health Care Environment (AHE), Association for Professional in Infection Control (APIC), Association for Peri-Operative Nurses (AORN), CDC, The Joint Commission, and other regulatory bodies.
Actively participates in departmental performance improvement initiatives, including but not limited to initiatives to improve patient experience and cleanliness metrics.
Maintains supplies and equipment by properly stocking and restocking environmental services cart in a neat and orderly fashion.
Removes waste and transports it to the appropriate disposal area while identifying proper waste streams (i.e., regulated medical, recycled, solid, and hazardous).
Operates UV disinfection machine as needed or according to policy.
Follows all environmental and infection prevention practices (i.e., proper cleaning and disinfection protocols and process, hand hygiene, standard and isolation precautions, as well as proper donning and doffing of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)).
Recognizes and adheres to patient privacy requirements (HIPAA).
Reports unsafe situations and turns in Engineering Service Requests for repair.
Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Practices critical thinking skills to include prioritization of duties and immediate needs/requests (Stat cleans).
Identifies and utilizes appropriate resources to ensure identified problems or concerns are followed through.
Demonstrates knowledge of facility safety requirements.
Demonstrates the ability to operate all EVS tools and equipment needed to clean and disinfect the environment.
Assists in onboarding new Environmental Services Technicians I, II, III and IVs as requested.
Completes other tasks assigned by EVS leadership.

Benefits

Multiple medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
On-site pharmacy and discounted health services
Wellness incentives—earn up to $500/year
Competitive 401(k) plan with up to 5% employer match
Group life, short‑term, and long‑term disability insurance at no cost
Nearly five weeks of PTO—including vacation, holidays, and sick leave
Four-week paid parental leave for eligible team members
Family care support including fertility benefits (up to $25K), adoption assistance (up to $15K), backup child/elder/pet care, and virtual tutoring
“Preferred Education Program”: earn degrees or technical certificates with zero out‑of‑pocket costs
Tuition reimbursement (up to $5,000/year) and student loan repayment ($1,200/year)
Full career development resources: coaching, workshops, events, and leadership training
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential counseling services
Access to discounts on attractions, travel, cell phones, insurance, and more