EVS Tech (Part-Time) | Evenings

Clarke County Hospital•Osceola, IA

About The Position

The EVS Tech cleans and disinfects patient rooms, treatment areas, restrooms, offices, hallways, and common spaces using established protocols and appropriate cleaning tools, equipment, and chemicals. The role follows infection prevention and control procedures, safely handles and disposes of waste including regulated medical waste, maintains supplies and equipment, and responds to cleaning requests. The employee reports maintenance issues and safety hazards, maintains cleanliness of surfaces and building areas, and may help keep entryways clear of snow, ice, and debris. The position requires professionalism and courtesy in interactions with patients, visitors, and colleagues; adherence to hospital and departmental policies, safety standards, infection-control practices, environmental guidelines, quality-assurance programs, and compliance requirements; and maintenance of required records and reports. The employee participates in training and meetings, supports team-based decision making, and performs other duties assigned under hospital policy. Employees are expected to demonstrate Clarke County Hospital standards of behavior, maintain reliable attendance, keep required licenses or certifications current, comply with HIPAA and applicable healthcare regulations, complete annual education and competency requirements, and raise compliance concerns to hospital administration.

Requirements

Regular, reliable attendance.
Maintain current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
Complete annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
Knowledge of HIPAA, DIA, DNV, OSHA, and other federal and state regulatory requirements guiding healthcare.
Knowledge of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs, including Medicare and Medicaid, regarding fraud, waste, and abuse.

Responsibilities

Clean and disinfect patient rooms, treatment areas, restrooms, offices, hallways, and common spaces according to established protocols.
Dust, clean, disinfect, and polish furniture and equipment according to established protocols.
Follow infection prevention and control procedures to reduce the risk of hospital-acquired infections.
Safely handle, remove, and dispose of waste, including regulated medical waste, in compliance with hospital and regulatory guidelines.
Stock and maintain supplies in designated areas.
Operate and maintain cleaning equipment safely and properly.
Respond promptly to cleaning and service requests from staff and departments.
Report maintenance issues, safety hazards, or needed repairs to appropriate personnel.
Maintain cleanliness of walls, windows, doors, and ceilings through spot cleaning and scheduled washing and disinfection.
Assist with keeping entryways free of snow, ice, and debris as needed.
Follow hospital and departmental policies, procedures, safety standards, infection-control practices, environmental guidelines, and quality-assurance programs.
Maintain required records, reports, and statistics as directed.
Assist in the care, cleaning, and proper storage of departmental equipment and supplies.
Participate in educational programs, in-service training, and required departmental or hospital meetings.
Follow hospital safety standards and participate in safety training.
Communicate and uphold hospital compliance program standards, procedures, and goals.
Contribute to team-based decision making and demonstrate flexibility, cooperation, and respect for others’ ideas.
Demonstrate Clarke County Hospital standards of behavior and adhere to hospital policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
Maintain regular, reliable attendance and current required licenses or certifications.
Complete annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
Raise compliance questions or concerns to hospital administrative staff and take appropriate action on staff-reported compliance concerns.
Perform other duties as assigned in accordance with approved hospital policy.