EVS Tech (General) (3536)

REGIONAL ONE HEALTH•Memphis, TN

About The Position

Performs cleaning of assigned areas, such as medical units, patient rooms, public areas, offices, laboratories, restrooms and other duties related to housekeeping as assigned

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year experience

Responsibilities

Performs various housekeeping duties to provide patients, visitors and staff with a safe and clean environment by maintaining standards of cleanliness, sanitation and infection control.
Ensures that medical units, patient rooms, public areas, offices, laboratories, restrooms and any other assigned areas are cleaned in a timely manner.
Maintains clean environment in patient rooms, patient rest rooms, beds, waiting areas and examination areas; sweep and mop tile floors and/or vacuum carpet.
Maintains cleanliness in clinical/office areas including damp wipe furniture, fixtures, counter tops, telephones, file cabinets, ledges, base tile, etc.
Removes all trash from hospital and deposit into designated area.
Cleans trash carts and trash cans.
Arranges furniture and equipment in an orderly fashion after cleaning work area.
Reports any furniture that needs shampooing or repairing.
Keeps hallways uncluttered.
Answers dispatched calls and responds accordingly.
Prioritizes work based on bed availability, patient care and staff needs.
Communicates the needed for assistance to Manager to avoid service delays.
Provides assistance to co-workers as workload requires.
Follows prescribed disinfecting procedures in performing work. Cleans blood and body fluids from floors, walls, beds, and other equipment using Universal Precaution (UP), Personal Protective Equipment, (PPE) and Personal Protective Devices (PPD).
Maintains required department records, reports and files. Adheres to established department policies, procedures, objectives, compliance/quality improvement with consideration given to risk management, infection control and patient safety practices.
Cleans and assists with care and maintenance of department equipment and utilizes supplies in a cost effective manner.
Reports malfunction of equipment to supervisor.
Demonstrates flexibility to work nights, weekends and holidays to provide continuous coverage as required.