EVS Associate - Washington Township Hospital (FT, Day)
About The Position
The Environmental Services (EVS) Associate helps maintain high housekeeping standards by cleaning assigned areas according to schedules and established methods. The role supports a sanitary, orderly, and safe patient-care environment for patients, visitors, and staff, helps prevent cross-contamination, controls bacteria and odors, and sustains acceptable aseptic conditions. Associates may also assist with moves, recycling, supply deliveries, and removal of trash and biohazard waste. The position involves following departmental housekeeping, infection-control, and safety procedures; properly handling biohazards and environmental contaminants; maintaining cleaning equipment and supply areas; and responding to pages or phone calls in a timely manner. The Associate interacts courteously with patients, visitors, and colleagues and performs other duties as assigned. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred. Six months to one year of housekeeping or healthcare-environment cleaning experience is preferred but not required. The stated hourly salary range is $17.00 to $20.84, with the hiring rate based on experience, skills, and qualifications; the position is not eligible for an annual incentive.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
- Six months to one year of housekeeping or cleaning experience in a healthcare environment preferred but not required.
- Ability to comply with established personal protective equipment requirements and hospital/departmental safety and hygiene policies.
Nice To Haves
- Six months to one year of housekeeping or cleaning experience in a healthcare environment.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain clean, sanitary, and safe assigned work areas by following departmental policies and procedures.
- Dispose of biohazards according to EPA and OSHA codes and regulations, and handle environmental contaminants such as batteries, mercury thermometers, and needles.
- Keep the biohazard food and loading area safe and free of debris.
- Clean and maintain carts, buckets, floor machines, other equipment, and supply closets.
- Comply with personal protective equipment requirements for protection from blood and other potentially infectious body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation, and other hazardous substances.
- Follow hospital and departmental hand-hygiene policies.
- Maintain carpet and hard-surface flooring according to departmental procedures.
- Use safety precautions when pushing equipment and report faulty mechanical, structural, or electrical problems according to safety policy.
- Use wet-floor signs to help prevent slips and perform duties in compliance with safety policies and practices.
- Interact with patients and visitors using scripting, extend courtesy, and demonstrate high standards of conduct.
- Assist with moving furniture, equipment, and supplies, and with recycling and setups when requested by a supervisor or staff member.
- Respond to pages or phone calls in a timely fashion.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Interact with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with Jefferson's values.
Benefits
- Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
- Supplemental insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Flexible spending accounts
- Retirement plans
- Tuition assistance
- Voluntary benefits with access to group insurance rates and discounts
- Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service
- Medical insurance, including prescription coverage, is available to all colleagues, including those working less than part-time.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
