EVS Tech

J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital•Southport, NC

About The Position

The EVS Tech cleans and services all areas of the hospital building, including off-site facilities, and moves furniture, equipment, and supplies throughout hospital departments according to established procedures. The role helps maintain the hospital in a neat, orderly, and sanitary condition. The EVS Tech performs cleaning and sanitation tasks throughout patient rooms and other assigned areas, handles waste and linens, and operates cleaning equipment. The position also supports department quality initiatives, attends required in-service programs and meetings, follows hospital and department policies and standards of behavior, and maintains professional interactions with patients, visitors, physicians, staff, and other departments. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Ability to comprehend and follow instructions.
Familiarity with regulatory standards.
Complete required education for the Hip & Knee Replacement (HKRPC) as required by policy.
Maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA guidelines and regulations.
Ability to coordinate mental and muscular activity rapidly and simultaneously.
Able to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs and pushing/pulling heavy equipment up to 100 lbs.
Able to handle cleaning chemicals and work around machinery with moving parts.

Responsibilities

Clean assigned areas and furnishings using germicidal solutions, including furniture, tile, fixtures, vents, patient televisions, windows, floors, carpets, blinds, curtains, and cubicle curtains.
Operate mechanical and electrical cleaning equipment.
Select cleaning materials and supplies and prepare germicidal solutions according to procedures.
Load service carts and transport them to work areas.
Clean and disinfect patient, private, and public bathrooms; clean mirrors and replenish bathroom supplies.
Collect waste throughout the hospital, sanitize trash cans, collect hazardous waste according to Infection Control Committee procedures, and transport it to the designated pickup area.
Perform terminal cleaning of patient rooms promptly, sanitize the room, and notify the nurse when it is ready for occupancy.
Clean movable furniture and stationary furnishings, shelves, and ledges.
Return unused supplies to the supply room, clean carts and equipment, and restore items in an orderly manner.
Notify the team lead when supplies are low or equipment needs repair.
Transport clean linens, remove soiled linens from departments, and replenish linen closets.
Wash, dry, fold, and deliver designated hospital laundry items, such as cleaning clothes, mop heads, pillow covers, and restraints.
Support and participate in quality initiatives as required.
Attend hospital in-service programs and department meetings.
Follow hospital and department policies and procedures, dress code, HIPAA guidelines, and Standards of Behavior.
Maintain professional rapport with patients, visitors, doctors, staff, and other departments.
Perform other duties as assigned.