EVS-Operating Room

Kaweah Health • Visalia, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our eight-campus healthcare district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services across a broad continuum of care. It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health. We serve a region where the needs are great, which makes the rewards even greater. Every day, we care for people facing unique challenges and in need of healing. Throughout it all, our focus is to make a difference, and we do — in the health of our patients, our loved ones, and our community. The EVS-Operating Room position performs a variety of routine and specialized cleaning of the sterile areas and associated surgery related areas. The primary responsibility is the effective use of proper cleaning equipment and cleaning procedures.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent GED
• Minimum of six months health care environmental services experience.
• Successful completion of specialized sterile areas cleaning training as applicable
• Working knowledge of basic cleaning procedures, particularly as it relates to the sterile areas.
• Working knowledge of materials, methods and practices used in cleaning operations.
• Working knowledge of the operation and care of cleaning electrical equipment and other EVS equipment.
• Ability to exercise care in the use of cleaning materials for different types of building surfaces.
• Ability to maintain a high standard of cleanliness and odor control in work area.
• Ability to read and write and follow direct written and oral instructions.
• Ability to multi-task and collaborate with key stakeholders.
• Must pass the Physical Capacity Exam (PCE). This exam includes a 50-pound lifting requirement.

Responsibilities

• Performs cleaning and disinfection of all Sterile areas, with particular attention to the special needs in surgical areas; sterile processing; and medication rooms in accordance with regulatory standards and established organization’s procedures.
• Aware of medication room access and security protocol, to include immediately reporting any security breach.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and services appropriate to the population served on the assigned unit or work area.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED