EVS Associate

Banner Health•Gilbert, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The EVS Associate performs cleaning in patient rooms and assigned areas as part of the environmental services team. The role helps maintain a safe, healthy, clean, and aesthetically pleasing environment for patients, visitors, and staff while minimizing interference with others. The position is based at Banner Gateway Medical Center in Gilbert, Arizona, and follows a Thursday through Monday schedule from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with Tuesday and Wednesday off. The work is fast-paced and physical, involving substantial walking and pushing a cleaning cart. Assignments may include the morgue or specialty areas such as a COVID-19 unit. The role involves using cleaning chemicals and cleaning blood or bodily fluids. A background check and drug screen are conducted if an offer is made. Employees must complete onboarding in a timely manner and receive an annual flu vaccine; questions about the exemption process should be directed to the recruiter.

Requirements

Ability to work independently and as part of a team without continuous supervision.
Ability to interpret and respond to verbal and written instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively with others by phone and verbally.
Ability to read and understand material safety data sheets and instructions for mixing and using cleaning chemicals, and to complete chemical identification stickers.
Employees in specified behavioral health settings serving children must possess and maintain an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card and sign an Arizona Criminal History Affidavit upon hire.
Employees at Olive Branch Senior Center must possess and maintain an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Must complete onboarding in a timely manner if offered the position.
Must receive the annual Banner Health flu vaccine; exemption-process questions may be directed to the recruiter.
Must complete a background check and drug screen if offered the position.

Nice To Haves

Previous related experience and familiarity with environmental services equipment and cleaning techniques.
Additional related education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

Perform assigned cleaning tasks, including dusting, mopping, scrubbing, disinfecting, vacuuming, and polishing, according to departmental policies and procedures; plan daily task completion.
Empty hampers and transport soiled linen; empty trash containers and remove trash; empty medical waste containers, including sharps.
Inventory, restock, and replenish supplies such as toilet tissue, paper towels, and hand soap in assigned areas.
Maintain departmental equipment, report repair needs, use equipment properly to prevent damage, and log equipment in and out.
Perform special projects as assigned, such as washing windows or walls and removing heavily soiled items or furnishings.
Respond to questions and requests from patients, staff, and visitors and meet or exceed customer service satisfaction goals.
Work independently and as part of a team under regular supervision, serving customers in the assigned facility or area.